New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction: New York will be extra motivated

Prediction for the New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors match will occur on January 9. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

New York Knicks

From 16 December to 2 January, Tom Thibodeau's team didn't lose to anyone, winning nine straight games to move into the top four in the Eastern Conference. Perhaps due to fatigue, the Knicks lost three in a row. First, they went on the road, where Oklahoma beat them (107:117) and Chicago (126:139), and then at home in Madison Square Garden, they unexpectedly lost (94:103) to Orlando.

At the same time, the Knicks have maintained their overall position in the tournament, sitting third in the Eastern Conference standings with a 24:13 record. New York isn't in contention for the top spot at the moment - Cleveland is too far behind - but it's still possible to knock Boston off second place - they are 3.5 wins behind the Celtics.

Toronto Raptors

While the Knicks are fighting for the top spots this season, Toronto can only hope for the best in the draft lottery. Darko Rajakovic's team has been playing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings all season and is unlikely to climb out of it by the end of the campaign. Toronto has just 8 wins from 36 games and is bottom of the East.

Toronto lost its last two home games to Orlando (94:108) and Milwaukee (104:128). Before that, the Raptors beat Brooklyn at home (130:113) and were on an 11-game losing streak.

Expert Betting Tips

After three losses in a row, New York will be extra motivated and sure to beat Toronto. The Knicks have been noticeably inferior to the Raptors this season, and the additional motivation factor makes Tom Thibodeau's team the favorites. Let's go for a win for New York and TO points. We remind you that Toronto has one of the worst defenses in the league.