Raptors vs Knicks NBA Handicapping

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The division rival Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Raptors were a 102-96 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Magic. They covered the 11.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (198) made winners of OVER bettors.

New York won its last outing, a 114-92 result against the Kings on December 31. The Knicks covered in that game as a 1-point favorite, while the 206 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Toronto:
Team record: 1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS
Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against New York
is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York

When playing on Monday are 1-9
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Orlando are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

New York:
Team record: 2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 10 games at home
is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 13 games

When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Charlotte are 7-3
After playing Sacramento are 2-8
After a win are 6-4

Next up:
Toronto home to Cleveland, Wednesday, January 4
New York home to Charlotte, Wednesday, January 4