Raptors vs. Knicks prop picks: Expect Brunson’s heater to continue

The Toronto Raptors take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden this afternoon.

Raptors vs. Knicks prop picks for January 16 are Jalen Brunson, Scottie Barnes and the Raptors.

Brunson is averaging 32.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5 5 assists this month. He also dropped a tidy 26-5-8 on 47. 4% shooting when Toronto played New York 10 days ago. The Knicks have made some bad personnel moves in the past but Brunson isn't one of them.

Brunson has averaged 5.7 rebounds this month and has cleared this number in all but one of his past seven games. The Raptors have the 25th-ranked rebounding percentage since January 1 and allowed five boards to Brunson the last time these teams met.

Barnes is under 15.5 points. He's averaging 18 points per game in January. Barnes has played New York twice this season and was held quiet.