The New York Knicks (21-18) will take on the Toronto Raptors (16-22) on Friday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Raptors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday despite failing to cover as 10-point favorites at home. New York brings a 3-game winning streak ahead of its visit to Toronto.
The Raptors lost 104-101 in overtime to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday as they failed to cover as 5.5-point favorites at home. Toronto has lost 4 of its last 5 games.
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Knicks at Raptors odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:17 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Raptors -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +3.5 (-102) | Raptors -3.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Knicks at Raptors key injuries
Knicks
- F RJ Barrett (finger) out
Raptors
- F Otto Porter Jr. (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 113, Raptors 109
Moneyline
Even though they are the underdogs on the road, give me the KNICKS (+145) to secure the win. New York has been the much better team recently and G Jalen Brunson being back is a massive difference for the Knicks.
Against the spread
Considering I took New York to win outright, KNICKS +3.5 (-102) is how I’m betting on the spread in this game. The Raptors are struggling to find ways to win.
The Knicks are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a win. Meanwhile, the Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Over/Under
OVER 219.5 (-108) is where I’m leaning in this game despite both of these teams being in the bottom 8 in pace. The recent trends show that there is some value in taking the Over in this contest.
The Knicks are 7-2 to the Over in their last 9 games overall. Also, the Raptors have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games against a team with a winning record.
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