The Toronto Raptors (9-10) welcome the New York Knicks (11-7) to Scotiabank Arena Friday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Knicks vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Toronto won 3-1 last season
The Raptors beat the Phoenix Suns 112-105 Wednesday, covering as 3.5-point home underdogs. Toronto is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) over its last 5 games and 11-8 ATS on the season. It is 6-4 ATS at home. The Raptors are led by F Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 19.9 points per game this season.
The Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 118-112 Thursday, failing to cover as 14.5-point home favorites. New York is 9-7-2 ATS on the season but 1-4 ATS over its last 5 games. It has covered 3 of its last 4 road games though and is 5-3-1 ATS on the road. It is led by G Jalen Brunson, who averages 25.1 PPG.