LiontipsNew York vs Toronto. NBA match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
New York has lost its last three games in a row. In a home game on January 7, the Knicks, without the injured Karl-Anthony Towns, lost to Orlando with a score of 94:103. The losers’ top scorers were Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson, who scored 24 points each. Josh Hart had a double-double (15 points, 14 rebounds, two assists). Tom Thibodeau’s team (24 wins and 13 losses) is in third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The league's top rebounder, Towns, may miss the next game due to a knee injury. The team's next replacement, Miles McBride, is also in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Knicks average 111 points against the Raptors (statistics for the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Jaylen Brown - Mikal Bridges - Josh Hart - OJ Anunoby - Karl-Anthony Towns.
Current form
Toronto has lost two of its last three games. The Raptors lost to Milwaukee 104-128 on January 7 at home. RJ Barrett was the best player on the losing team, scoring 25 points, grabbing nine rebounds and five assists. Scottie Barnes had 21 points, Jakob Poeltl had 12. Grady Dick and Immanuel Quickley each scored 11 points. Darko Rajakovic's team (eight wins and 28 losses) is in 14th place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Raptors went on the road to the Big Apple with an optimal roster. All the team leaders are healthy and eager to fight.
Interesting facts for betting
Toronto averages 109 points against the Knicks (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Immanuel Quickley - Grady Dick - RJ Barrett - Scotty Barnes - Jakob Poeltl.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Pöltl over 11.5
Poeltl averages 10.6 rebounds per game.
1.87Barnes Total Assists Over 7.5
Barnes averages 6.6 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
New York approaches the game with Toronto as a clear favorite. According to bookmakers' analysts, the visiting team will have very little chance of success. And that's true. The team from the Big Apple, after three defeats, has a chance to break its losing streak in a game with one of the championship's outsiders. The Knicks, even without Towns, will have to cope with this task. Thibodeau's team, with the noisy support of its fans, will achieve a convincing victory.
Our prediction is a New York victory with a handicap of (-10.5) points including overtime at 1.73
Bet on total
New York and Toronto have shown decent performance in their head-to-head encounters this season. The average score over the last ten games is 221 points. Everything points to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 230.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
New York has lost the first quarter in five of its last seven games. The Knicks will no doubt do everything possible to achieve victory after an unsuccessful trip to Florida. 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
