Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions
On Monday night, the Toronto Raptors will travel to New York to take on the Knicks in a pivotal matchup as both teams seek a spot in the playoff ladder. Toronto is coming off
Game outlook
On Monday night, the Toronto Raptors will travel to New York to take on the Knicks in a pivotal matchup as both teams seek a spot in the playoff ladder. Toronto is coming off a loss to Charlotte while the Knicks just fell to Boston. The Raptors have an advantage in the all-time regular season series with 61-46, although the Knicks took the first meeting this season. The Knicks are slightly favored to win at -4.5, according to the opening line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Raptors +175 | Knicks -210
Spread: Raptors +4.5 (-110) | Knicks -4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 216.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 68%.
Toronto Raptors
Toronto has lost three straight games and five of the last six, with their latest loss being against the Charlotte Hornets on the road. Offensively, Scottie Barnes has been leading with 19.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder and Gary Trent Jr. are all averaging double-figures. Defensively, Koloko (respiratory) and Porter Jr. (foot) are both questionable.
New York Knicks Analysis
The New York Knicks enter Monday 12-9, tied for 3rd in the Atlantic Division, and 8th in the Eastern Conference Standings. They are half a game out of the final guaranteed playoff spot and 3.5 games ahead of the Raptors for the play-in tournament. The Knicks have no reported injuries and are at full strength.