New-Look Teams Meet as Knicks Host Raptors

The Toronto Raptors (21-35 SU, 21-33-2 ATS, 31-25 O/U) had their modest two-game winning streak snapped the last time they took the floor, losing 93-76 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday as 7.5-point home underdogs while the 169 combined points fell UNDER the posted O/U total of 191.

The New York Knicks (22-31 SU, 31-22 ATS, 26-27 O/U) won as 5.5-point home underdogs on Tuesday, beating the San Antonio Spurs 112-107 in overtime to cover the spread as 4-point home underdogs in the BetOnline Sportsbook while the game played over the 207-point O/U total.

Veteran forward Joey Graham scored a team-high 15 points in the loss while newly acquired forward Shawn Marion added 10 points, nine rebounds and nine assists in his first game with the Raptors.

Blossoming point guard Nate Robinson scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds off the bench to lift the Knicks to victory while Chris Duhon and Wilson Chandler each added 17 points in the win.

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Pick.

Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing New York

The total has gone OVER in 11 of Toronto’s last 15 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games when playing on the road against New York

The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games when playing Toronto

New York is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games

NBA Odds

Toronto Raptors +3½ -110

New York Knicks -3½ -110

Over 214 -110

Under 214 -110

Analysis: While the New York Knicks play absolutely no defense whatsoever, they can score the ball better than almost any team in basketball these days and I fully expect them to outscore the struggling Raptors in this contest at home despite making a plethora of roster-altering moves in the last two days.

While all-star forward Chris Bosh should be back on the floor for Toronto tonight, I say take the high-scoring Knicks to win and cover because of their ‘seven seconds or less’ offense.

NBA Free Picks: Knicks -3½ Points/Under 214 Total Points