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An Eastern Conference bout features the New York Knicks (21-18) and the Toronto Raptors (16-22) colliding on Friday night. New York has strung along a three-game win streak, beating the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Toronto lost four of its past five games, including two in a row. On Jan. 4, the Raptors fell 104-101 to the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime. RJ Barrett (finger) has been ruled out for the Knicks.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Caesars Sportsbook lists Toronto as the 4-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Raptors odds The over/under for total points is set at 218. Before locking in any Raptors vs. Knicks picks, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s advanced computer simulation model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Raptors and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Raptors vs. Knicks:
- Knicks vs. Raptors spread: Raptors -4
- Knicks vs. Raptors over/under: 218
- Knicks vs. Raptors money line: Raptors -170, Knicks +143
- NYK: 13-6 ATS on the road this season
- TOR: Covered against the Knicks last time they played on 12/21/22
- Knicks vs. Raptors picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Sports Why the Knicks can cover
Forward Julius Randle is an active and energetic force in the frontcourt. Randle has the strength to finish through contact in the paint with the quickness to blow by his man. The Kentucky product leads the team in points (24.2) and rebounds (10) with 3.8 assists per game. He’s recorded a double-double in five straight games. On Wednesday, Randle racked up 25 points and 13 boards.
Guard Immanuel Quickley has a smooth jumper with terrific range. Quickley can break down the defense and has a knack for scoring. The Kentucky product averages 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He is shooting 33% from downtown on 4.8 3-point attempts per game. In his last outing, Quickley logged 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Sports Why the Raptors can cover
Forward Pascal Siakam is a long and active scoring threat. Siakam constantly fills the lane and finishes around the rim with ease. The 28-year-old can handle the rock at his size to score or find the open man. Siakam puts up 25.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists per contest. The New Mexico State product has scored 26-plus in seven of his past nine matchups. On Dec. 21 against New York, Siakam dropped a season-high 52 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
Forward OG Anunoby is an exceptional two-way force. Anunoby has elite length and quickness that causes havoc for ball handles. The Indiana product can explode to the rim but also space the floor with a reliable jumper. Anunoby averages 18.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game. He’s also shooting 35% from downtown. In the Dec. 30 win over the Phoenix Suns, Anunoby tallied 16 points, five rebounds, two steals, and went 2-of-5 from 3-point range.
Sports How to make Raptors vs. Knicks picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 232 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 70% of simulations. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Knicks vs. Raptors? And which side of the spread hits in almost 70% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
