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An Eastern Conference tilt has the New York Knicks (12-9) hosting the Toronto Raptors (9-13) on Monday evening. This is the second contest of the season between these Atlantic Division foes as on  Dec. 1, the Knicks beat the Raptors 119-106. Toronto is 4-5 in its road games against the spread this season, while the total has gone over in four of the Knicks' nine home games. Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will be sidelined for New York, while Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Immanuel Quickley (knee) are listed as questionable.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Per SportsLine consensus, New York is a 4-point favorite in the latest Raptors vs. Knicks odds. The over/under for total points is 221. Before entering any Knicks vs. Raptors picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 8 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 97-51 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $4,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Raptors. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Raptors vs. Knicks:

  • Knicks vs. Raptors spread: New York -4
  • Knicks vs. Raptors over/under: 221 points
  • Knicks vs. Raptors money line: New York -174, Toronto +146
  • TOR: The Raptors have hit the game total Over in 43 of last 78 games
  • NYK: The Knicks have hit the 1H ML in 51 of last 88 games
  • Knicks vs. Raptors picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Knicks can cover

Forward RJ Barrett is an aggressive scorer and shot creator who as no trouble getting to the rim, logging 19.1 points with 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. In his last outing, the Duke product finished with 23 points, three boards, and three assists. This was his seventh contest on the season with 20-plus points.

Guard Quickley (questionable) thrives off the bench for New York. Quickley's jumper is so smooth, allowing him to score from anywhere on the court, and the Kentucky product also owns a top-notch floater in the lane. Quickley averages 15 points, 2.8 assists, and shoots 36% from beyond the arc. On Nov. 28 against the Hornets, he totaled 23 points, three rebounds, and went 4-of-10 from three. See which team to pick here.

Why the Raptors can cover

Forward Pascal Siakam is a tough force for opposing players to defend. Additionally, the 29-year-old owns the court vision to get his teammates involved. He logs 20.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and five assists per game. In his last outing, Siakam totaled 25 points, five boards, and four assists.

Forward Scottie Barnes has terrific athleticism that allows him to be a constant two-way force. Barnes can get a score from all three levels while easily handling the rock. The 22-year-old averages 19.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. In Friday's loss to the Hornets, Barnes racked up a triple-double of 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. See which team to pick here.

How to make Raptors vs. Knicks picks

The model has simulated Knicks vs. Raptors 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under and it also says one side of the spread is the better value. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

Who wins Knicks vs. Raptors, and which side of the spread is the better value? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from the model that finished last year on an 97-51 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.