The Raptors will look to keep their run going against the visiting Knicks, losers of 14 of their last 15. Sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings, the Raptors are coming off a game in which they scored a season-high 60 points in the paint.
AccuScore has the Raptors as solid 82.6 percent favorites to win, a number that would warrant a -474 price on the money-line. However, Vegas has the Raptors at -1300 on the money-line, a price that should be avoided.
Bettors can look at the spread and total for more value though. The average score after 10,000-plus simulations is 102-92. There is nearly a 56 percent chance NY covers a +12.5 spread. Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last seven games when playing New York.
AccuScore Best Bet: There is a 54.5 percent chance the total combined score stays UNDER 197.5, a 4-star (out of four) AccuScore hot trend. The total has gone UNDER in five of Toronto's last seven games at home.
Keep an Eye Out: On average, the Raptors had 11 more rebounds than the Knicks in simulations. Toronto averaged about five more offensive rebounds.
Projected Leaders
Carmelo Anthony: 23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 TOs
Kyle Lowry: 18 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 TOs
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