Raptors vs. Knicks Picks & Best Bets 8th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New York Knicks will meet the Toronto Raptors in NBA action on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Knicks will be led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, while the Raptors are headlined by RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to determine the best Raptors vs. Knicks bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Knicks will likely beat the Raptors with a projected final score of 121-111.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Raptors vs. Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Raptors vs. Knicks picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Raptors vs. Knicks Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden
- Spread: Raptors +12 / Knicks -12
- Moneyline: Raptors +575 / Knicks -650
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 233 Points (-112/-108)
Raptors +12 @ -102 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Raptors have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Knicks have a probability of 44%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -102 for the Raptors +12, providing a favorable 5.5% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 233 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 233, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis shows a slightly higher chance that the total will stay under 233 points.
Raptors vs. Knicks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Toronto Raptors at +575 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the New York Knicks are available at -650 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Knicks are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections giving them an 82% chance of prevailing.
Although the Knicks are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +575 odds on the Raptors moneyline, providing an edge of 3%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Raptors vs. Knicks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Raptors vs. Knicks game.
Toronto Raptors Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
RJ Barrett | 21 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Immanuel Quickley | 20 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Scottie Barnes | 20 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
Jakob Poeltl | 15 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
Gradey Dick | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Immanuel Quickley Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+120)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Immanuel Quickley Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our top prop bet for the Raptors is on Immanuel Quickley to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.7% on the +120 odds offered by BetMGM.
New York Knicks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson | 29 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 26 | 14 | 5 | 2 |
Mikal Bridges | 21 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OG Anunoby | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Josh Hart | 15 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers (-105)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Knicks is on Mikal Bridges to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 5.5% on the -105 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Raptors vs. Knicks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Raptors vs. Knicks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
RJ Barrett Over 4.5 Total Assists
RJ Barrett has recorded more than 4.5 assists in 10 of his last 13 games (77% success rate). You can bet on him to go over 4.5 assists again at odds of +110 (48% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Josh Hart Over 9.5 Total Rebounds
Josh Hart has had more than 9.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can place a wager on him to record over 9.5 rebounds again at odds of -105 (51%), also available at DraftKings.
Jakob Poeltl Over 0.5 Total Steals
Jakob Poeltl has recorded at least one steal in 10 of his last 10 appearances (100%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of -250 (71%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Immanuel Quickley of the Raptors to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Raptors +12 to cover.
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