For the nightcap of Tuesday’s NBA Cup doubleheader, the Toronto Raptors will host the New York Knicks at 8:35 p.m. ET in Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Amazon Prime.
This could be a potential playoff preview, as the Knicks have become the Eastern Conference favorites and the Raptors have been one of the more pleasant surprises. New York is a 4.5-point favorite to win on Tuesday, with the winner headed to Las Vegas for the semifinals this weekend.
Read on for my Knicks vs. Raptors prediction:
Knicks vs. Raptors Prediction: Tuesday, Dec. 9
- Knicks to qualify for NBA Cup final (+150) – Prediction made Monday
Based on the initial NBA betting lines, I don’t have a favorite Knicks vs. Raptors prediction. I’ll be targeting the player prop market when those odds become available.
That said, I believe the Knicks offer the best value in the NBA Cup futures market. I made the case for their NBA Cup odds at +800 in early December, but their +150 price tag to reach the championship game is appealing as well.
New York is the best team on the Eastern Conference side of the bracket. That’s evidenced by the Knicks ranking fourth in the market power rankings, according to inpredictable.
Check out where the remaining East teams rank:
- Heat (9th)
- Magic (10th)
- Raptors (17th)
In addition, Miami and Orlando (the first matchup of Tuesday’s NBA Cup doubleheader) are both dealing with injuries. The Magic will be without Franz Wagner, while the Heat have been missing Tyler Herro in back-to-back games.
The Knicks, meanwhile, recently got back OG Anunoby after a couple of weeks. The Knicks have won back-to-back games, including a 34-point victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday.
New York has reached the NBA Cup quarterfinals for the third time in as many years. Can the Knicks finish the job this time?
Prediction: Knicks to qualify for NBA Cup final (+150)
Knicks vs. Raptors Odds for NBA Cup
- Knicks spread: -4.5
- Raptors spread: +4.5
- Total: 226.5
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