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Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Joe Williams

Sportsbook Wire

The Toronto Raptors (25-34) travel to meet the New York Knicks (33-27) Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Raptors-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors are coming off an impressive 114-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets last time out, and they're on a four-game win and cover streak.

The Knicks were equally solid in their most recent victory, pushing past the Atlanta Hawks 137-127 in overtime to cover as a 1.5-point underdog.

They have won eight in a row, including three games in overtime. New York has also covered its past 11 games dating back to April 2.

The last time these teams played, the Knicks topped the Raptors 102-96 at MSG as three-point favorites as the Under connected.

Raptors at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:05 a.m. ET.

Money line : Raptors +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Knicks -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS : Raptors +3.5 (-110) | Knicks -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under : 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at Knicks: Key injuries

Raptors

SG Rodney Hood (knee) questionable
C Chris Boucher (knee) out
SG Paul Watson (knee) out

Knicks

C Mitchell Robinson (foot) out
SG Alec Burks (health and safety protocols) out

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Raptors at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 117, Raptors 111

Money line (ML)

The KNICKS (-160) are white-hot right now, something we haven't seen in a while. In fact, the last time New York won eight straight was March 5-21, 2014, and it hasn't won nine in a row since a 13-game run from March 18-April 9, 2013.

While they're in rather uncharted territory, New York is the play, as they are showing no signs of slowing down and already beat Toronto once during the win streak.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The KNICKS -3.5 (-110) haven't had a non-cover since a 99-86 loss against the Dallas Mavericks on April 2. They have been cover kings lately, including a home win and cover over the Raps on April 11, 102-96.

There is a little more risk here than the money line, obviously, as they need to win by at least two buckets. But I'm not willing to bet against them right now. Are you?

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 216.5 (-110) is the play, and the Knicks are actually the reason. Yes, they still allow the fewest points per game in the NBA, but the Over has cashed in five of the past six games, with New York going for 109 or more points in six straight. It has also allowed 110.2 PPG across the past five outings.

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