LiontipsNew York vs Toronto. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
New York has won its last three games. On December 22, the Knicks defeated New Orleans on the road with a score of 104:93. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Jalen Brunson, who scored 39 points, made one rebound and six assists. Karl-Anthony Towns made a double-double (11-10-4). Mikal Bridges recorded 18 points, O'G Anunoby - 16, Josh Hart - 14. Tom Thibodeau team (18 wins and ten losses) is in third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
New York approaches the upcoming match with an optimal roster. All leaders are healthy and eager to fight.
Interesting facts for betting
The Knicks average 108 points against the Raptors (statistics based on the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Jalen Brunson - Mikal Bridges - Josh Hart - OJ Anunoby - Karl-Anthony Towns.
Current form
Toronto has lost its last seven games in a row. In the game on December 23, the Raptors lost to Houston on their home court with a score of 110:114. The best player on the losing team was JaKobe Walter, who scored 27 points, made two rebounds and three assists. Jamal Sheed made a double-double (11-6-10). Chris Boucher and Ochai Agbaji scored 15 points each. Grady Dick recorded 14 points. Darko Rajakovic team (seven wins and 22 losses) occupies 14th place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
Toronto will begin the game against the Knicks with a weakened roster. The team two leading players, Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl, are still in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Raptors average 107 points against the Knicks over their last ten games.
The approximate amount is
Scotty Barnes - Grady Dick - RJ Barrett - Ochai Agbaji - Ja'Kobe Walter.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds Barnes Over 9.5
Barnes averages 8.7 rebounds per game.
1.87Barrett Total Assists Under 7.5
Barrett averages 6.2 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Toronto approaches the game with New York as a clear underdog. According to bookmaker analysts, the visiting team home team will have very little chance of success. And that true. The Ontario club has been playing very inconsistently this season and is unlikely to make it to the main round of the playoffs. The Knicks are showing excellent results and are rightfully among the conference leaders. Thibodeau team will have to achieve a confident victory with a fighting squad and the support of their fans.
Our prediction is a New York victory with a handicap of (-12.5) points including overtime at 1.74
Bet on total
Toronto and New York have not shown very high performance in their personal meetings this season. The average indicator for the last ten games is 216 points. Everything is going to the fact that this time both teams will not be able to please the fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is under 224.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
The Knicks will undoubtedly do everything possible to achieve another victory after a difficult match against the Pelicans. The team from the Big Apple will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is New York to win in the first quarter at 1.51
