Knicks vs. Raptors Free Pick
TORONTO, CANADA (ATS Consultants) – The Knicks have won five straight games and are coming off an 82-79 road win over Philadelphia on Wednesday, while the Raptors have lost three straight games. Toronto hosts New York on Friday at 7:05pm.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Knicks as a 5.5-point home favorite over the Celtics, while the over/under total for the game is currently sitting at 194 points. New York enters play with a 23-24 overall record and is 9-14 on the road this year while Toronto is 15-32 overall and 7-15 at home.
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LINE MOVEMENT: The Knicks opened as a 5-point favorite over the Raptors and the spread has stayed at 5 in most sports books. The total, meanwhile, has remained at 194.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 66% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Knicks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take the NY Knicks. According to the latest NBA trends, the road team is 9-4 against the spread in the last 13 meetings. Knicks are 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 games following a S.U. win. Knicks are 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 games following an ATS win, 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 games overall, 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference and are 9-4 against the spread in their last 13 games playing on 1 days rest. Raptors are 16-36-1 against the spread in their last 53 games following a double-digit loss at home. Raptors are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games overall, 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record and 0-4 against the spread in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. The Knicks can’t afford to take the Raptors lightly, even after a 106-87 win at home on Tuesday. The bottom line is that the Knicks under new coach Mike Woodson is playing their best team basketball of the season. The Raptors have lost three straight games and their frontcourt, led by Andrea Bargnani, is not strong enough defensively to contain Amar’e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony.
FRIDAY NBA FREE PICK:NEW YORK KNICKS -5.5
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