Raptors vs Knicks

We go over some of the best betting options for Monday's matchup between the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks.

The Knicks are playing better basketball right now and have the healthier team. However, VanVleet is questionable and the Knicks have been a strong first-half team. The Raptors are 4-6 in their last 10 and lost their last game, while the Knicks are on a three-game winning streak. Both previous meetings have gone barely over this number, so there’s no reason to take the under here. Look for New York to jump on Toronto early and maintain a lead throughout the game. [Toronto Raptors](https://www.raptorshq.com) (19-24) will hope to take another step towards .500 when they meet the [New York Knicks](https://www.postingandtoasting.com) (25-19) in an Atlantic division showdown.

The Toronto Raptors begin a three-game road trip today with an Atlantic Division showdown against the New York Knicks.

Toronto did beat New York at Madison Square Garden in December but the Knicks were in the throes of a losing streak at that time. The Knicks have held opponents to just 103.6 points during its recent 7-1 heater. There’s no reason for that trend to cease, especially against the Raptors. The Raptors have won three of their last four games but we’re still inclined to fade them in this spot. 1 (49.7). The Raps are 5-13 away from home this season with an 8-10 record against the spread in those contests.

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Using this information to contravene any law is prohibited. The Raptors’ scrambling defense can get exposed against playoff contenders like the Knicks. Barrett](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/126726/rj-barrett) as a third option, and he really hums while frequently showing up as a 20-point scorer. VanVleet is questionable for this afternoon and the Raptors may choose to rest him, with Siakam and Barnes capable of absorbing more ball-handling duties. You know what you’re getting with Tom Thibodeau’s men, and the one-two punch of Randle and Brunson has been a consistent threat. [Toronto Raptors](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/toronto-raptors) team packed with wings but light on traditional power forwards and centers. The veteran has been a force in the paint with 16 double-doubles over his last 17 games. He’s back in a groove this season while benefitting from [Jalen Brunson’s](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/4184/jalen-brunson) arrival to run the offense, and Randle is playing like an All-Star. Randle’s time in the Big Apple has been a classic roller-coaster of emotions. Toronto never recovered from an ice-cold start against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, losing 114-103 and shooting 24% from deep to give the front office more to ponder ahead of the trade deadline. Detroit had no answers for Randle, who finished with 42 points and 15 rebounds. Article content

The Raptors have listed Fred VanVleet as questionable* for this afternoon's matinee matchup with the Knicks. The Battle of Wits has begun!

The Raptors defeated the Pistons and Suns without FVV, so he clearly doesn’t hurt their chances of winning. Toronto Raptors — Dalano Banton (G League assignment – OUT), Ron Harper Jr. But, VanVleet shot 11% and was a pylon on defense against the Hawks, so he clearly doesn’t hurt their chances of losing. To be fair, none of this season has made sense. We are not great fools so we can clearly not choose that reasoning. Injury reports are submitted to the NBA by the Raptors staff.