New York @ Toronto Picks & Props

Compared to last year's 42.8% rate, O.G. Anunoby's 3-point effectiveness has spiked this year to 52.5%. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Raptors rank 11thbest in in the NBA when playing away from home with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have collected 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense). O.G. Anunoby stands to see an increase in effectiveness for all stats due to holding the home court advantage in this matchup.

Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing squads have brought down 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about additional opportunities for offense). The matchup vs. the Toronto Raptors is a tough one for drawing fouls; opposing squads have attempted just 20.7 free throws per game this year (8th-least in the league).

Out of all players in the league, Dennis Schroder measures in the 81st percentile for field goal attempts without the home court advantage, logging 13.2 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Dennis Schroder places in the 76th percentile for shot attempts from downtown while at home, averaging 5.1 per game this year. Among all players in the NBA, Dennis Schroder comes in at the 77th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 30.9 minutes per game when playing at home this year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Raptors rank 11thbest in in the NBA when playing away from home with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have collected 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense).

The Raptors check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. The matchup vs. New York is a tough one for field goals; when the New York Knicks are on their home court, the other team's starting PFs have shot for the 15th-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (39.6%). The Toronto Raptors have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace in the league while traveling this year, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Toronto Raptors. Pascal Siakam has attempted just 4.4 free throws per game this season, significantly lower than his 7.7 mark last season.

In comparison to last year's 6.3 mark, Scottie Barnes's field goals sunk have jumped this year to 7.6 per game. Scottie Barnes has tallied 33.3 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA: 89th percentile. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Raptors rank 11thbest in in the NBA when playing away from home with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have collected 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense). Scottie Barnes will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city generally boosts player performance in all stat categories.

The Raptors check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. This matchup is a good one for 3-point shots; when the New York Knicks are the visiting team, opposing squads have tallied the 8th-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA against them this year (13.3). The Toronto Raptors have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year. The Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace in the league while traveling this year, which should lead to decreased opportunities for the Toronto Raptors. Compared to last year's 68.5% mark, Precious Achiuwa's free-throw proficiency has fallen this year to 58.3%.

Gary Trent Jr. has attempted a mere 5.4 shots from downtown per game this year, significantly less than his 6.8 rate last year. In contrast to last season's 31.4 clip, Gary Trent Jr.'s playing time has declined this season to 25.6 minutes per game. The Raptors check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing away from home this year. This matchup is a good one for 3-point shots; when the New York Knicks are the visiting team, opposing squads have tallied the 8th-most 3-pointers per game in the NBA against them this year (13.3). The Toronto Raptors have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA this year.

Immanuel Quickley has attempted 7.0 treys per game over the last 5 games away from his home court, 1.3 higher than he's attempted overall this season on the road. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing squads have brought down 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about additional opportunities for offense). Immanuel Quickley has successfully made a whopping 92.9% of his foul shots this season, a big improvement over his 81.0 mark last season. The matchup vs. the Toronto Raptors is a tough one for drawing fouls; opposing squads have attempted just 20.7 free throws per game this year (8th-least in the league).

Quentin Grimes has been on the court for a terrific 26.3 minutes per game this season, a significant increase from his 29.1 minutes per game last season. The matchup against Toronto is a favorable one for three-pointers; when the Toronto Raptors are at home, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled the 29th-most threes per game in the league this year (3.4). Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing squads have brought down 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about additional opportunities for offense).

In comparison to last season's 24.1 rate, Jalen Brunson's points per game have spiked this season to 27.6. In contrast to last year's 2.0 clip, Jalen Brunson's 3-pointers scored have risen this year to 3.3 per game. Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson places in the 97th percentile for playing time, averaging a whopping 34.9 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing squads have brought down 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about additional opportunities for offense).

RJ Barrett has attempted 14.7 shots from the field per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile among all players in the league. Compared to last year's 2.4 rate, RJ Barrett's personal fouls per game have regressed this year to 1.6. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing squads have brought down 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about additional opportunities for offense). The matchup against Toronto is a strong one for getting to the foul line; the other team's starting SFs have attempted an enormous 3.1 free throws per game this year when the Raptors are on their home court (22nd-most in the NBA).

In contrast to last season's 62.5% clip, Jakob Poeltl's shooting efficiency has increased this season to 73.8%. Jakob Poeltl has averaged a mere 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, significantly lower than his 3.5 fouls per game last year. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Raptors rank 11thbest in in the NBA when playing away from home with 12.6 offensive boards per game this year. This year when they are playing at home, opposing clubs have collected 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Knicks (minimizing possessions that could otherwise bring about more opportunities for offense). Jakob Poeltl has attempted 2.9 foul shots per game this season, significantly higher than his 3.1 rate last season.

Mitchell Robinson has sunk just 57.5% of his shots from the field this season, quite a bit lower than his 66.6 mark last season. The New York Knicks rank as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league at home this year. The New York Knicks have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league when playing on the road this year. The Raptors have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace in the league on their home court this year, which ought to reduce plays for the New York Knicks. In contrast to last year's 48.2% mark, Mitchell Robinson's free-throw performance has declined this year to 37.1%.

Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 13.7 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, opposing squads have brought down 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (5th-fewest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise bring about additional opportunities for offense). Julius Randle has attempted 7.4 foul shots per game this year, a big improvement over his 7.2 mark last year.

Malachi Flynn has not yet played a game this season.

Isaiah Hartenstein has not yet played a game this season.

Donte DiVincenzo has gone over 6.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.