The quarterfinals of the NBA Cup have arrived, and in one of the four matchups, the New York Knicks will visit the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors went 4-0, and the Knicks posted a 3-1 mark in the group stage, both advancing to the quarterfinals by winning their groups.
Below, I’ll list three NBA Cup predictions for this Knicks vs Raptors quarterfinal, including the spread, total, and a player prop.
Knicks vs Raptors Predictions
All NBA odds used for these Knicks vs Raptors best bets are current as of Tuesday, Dec. 9, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Knicks -4.5 (-115) @ Raptors
This season, the Knicks are shooting 55.4% (9th) on 2-point shots, and over their last three games, that percentage is up to 56.8%.
The Raptors allow opponents to shoot 56.5% on such shots (26th), and that percentage is even higher at home (57.8%).
The Knicks should have Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) on the court after he participated in practice on Monday. New York has won three in a row while Toronto has lost five of six.
Finally, as a favorite, the Knicks are 14-6 against the spread, making this my NBA pick of the day.
Under 228.5 Total Points (-110)
The Raptors are averaging 116.4 points per game (18th), but that per-game rate is down to 106.3 over their last three, which ranks 26th in that span.
Additionally, the Knicks and Raptors rank in the top 10 in scoring defense, with the Knicks allowing the fifth-fewest points (112.4 per game) and the Raptors allowing the eighth-fewest (113.8).
Over their last three games, New York is allowing 105.3 points per game (fifth), and teams are shooting 46.2% on 2-point shots and 39.5% overall, which both rank second-best in the league over that span.
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Jalen Brunson: Over 28.5 Points (-110)
Next up, it’s time to dive into Knicks vs. Raptors prop bets, and I’m taking over on Brunson’s points at 28.5.
Brunson has had 29 or more in his last two games, and while he finished with just 18 in his previous game against the Raptors, he had a terrible shooting night, hitting 31.6% overall and just 16.7% from 3-point range.
Over their last three games, the Raptors are allowing opponents to shoot 56.4% from 2-point range (23rd) and 40.4% from 3-point range (24th).
Brunson will have a great night against Toronto.
