Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks Best Bet – 1/8/2025

• Date: January 8, 2025
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

Betting Odds

Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Win Probabilities

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Preview

On January 3, 2024, the Toronto Raptors (8-28) will face off against the New York Knicks (24-13) in a highly anticipated matchup at Madison Square Garden. This rivalry game carries extra significance as both teams will be motivated to secure a victory. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET.

The Knicks enter this contest as significant favorites, with a spread of Knicks -12.0 and a moneyline of -660. In contrast, the Raptors are positioned at +510 on the moneyline, suggesting an implied win probability of just 16%. Meanwhile, the Knicks boast an implied win probability of 84%. However, the Knicks come into this game on a cold streak, having lost their last three games, including a recent defeat to the Orlando Magic, 103-94.

The Raptors have struggled mightily this season, losing 23 of their last 30 games. Their most recent performance resulted in a 128-104 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, highlighting their ongoing challenges.

For bettors interested in player prop markets, Karl-Anthony Towns's Points and Rebounds may be worth considering. This prop market has garnered significant attention, with the total opening at Over 39.5 Points and Rebounds (-120) and moving to Over 40.5 (-110) due to sharp betting action on the Over.

Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Prediction

Final Score: Toronto Raptors 110.03 vs New York Knicks 120.79

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