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The New York Knicks will play the Toronto Raptors in an Eastern Conference matchup on Sunday. It's time continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Raptors prediction and pick.
The Knicks and Raptors will play on Sunday as each side is trying to get healthy. The Raptors had a bunch of players tied up in health and safety protocols but are getting back to full strength slowly but surely. New York however continues to be without several key players including Julius Randle, Derrick Rose and Kemba Walker. The Knicks have yet to find their magic from last season as they are still on the outside looking in regarding the playoff picture. Toronto comes in as significant favorites over New York in this matchup.
Here is how FanDuel has set the Knicks-Raptors odds for this Sunday NBA matchup.
NBA Odds: Knicks-Raptors Odds
New York Knicks +7.5 (-110)
Toronto Raptors -7.5 (-110)
Over 206.5 (-110)
Under 206.5 (-110)
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Why The Knicks Could Cover The Spread
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The Knicks have become one of the more shorthanded team around the league over the past week. In addition to Randle, Rose and Walker being out, centers Mitchell Robinson and Nerlens Noel are also both out as they are listed in health and safety protocols. Evan Fourier is questionable for this one, as RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and others will need to be ready to carry the load in this afternoon showdown. The Knicks are 5-5 in their last games, and have won three of their last four despite being a bit shorthanded.
New York vs. the spread
The Knicks are 16-20 vs. the spread this season. New York is 10-8 as underdogs vs. the spread, while 4-4 as road underdogs. This will be a tough spot shorthanded vs. a Raptors team that is near full strength.
Why The Raptors Could Cover The Spread
Scottie Barnes is probable for this one, and if he goes the Raptors will be at full strength. The Knicks are battling several injury issues and will be rolling out a rotation that is a far cry from their typical unit. Toronto has won six out of their last eight games at home, and one of those wins was over these Knicks. The Raptors could be in a good spot to pick up another win and cover on their home floor vs. a struggling, banged up Knicks team. This is a big game for the Raptors as they are directly behind the Knicks in the Eastern Conference standings as the No. 11 seed.
Toronto vs. the spread
The Raptors are 16-16 vs. the spread this season, and 8-10 against it at home. Toronto is 7-6 against the number as a favorite this season, with all 13 of those games being played at home as well. The Raptors have covered in eight of their last ten games, and seven of their last eight at home.
Final Knicks-Raptors Prediction and Pick
This spread seems a little high, but the Knicks are missing a handful of rotation pieces while the Raptors are not missing any. Take Toronto to win and cover vs. the Knicks on Sunday, as the absences for New York should be too much to overcome. Toronto should be able to control this game and pull away at some point vs. the New York B-squad.
Final Knicks-Raptors Prediction & Pick: Raptors -7.5 (-110), over 206.5 (-110)
