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DraftKings. RJ Barrett makes another return trip to the Garden to take on the Knicks. He’s averaging 23.5 points per game this season, but that’s admittedly with Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley missing extended time. Regardless, all three shared the floor together against the Bucks, and Barrett paced the Raptors with 25 points. He should be in prime position to cross the 20-point plateau tonight, as I’d expect OG Anunoby to matchup with Scottie Barnes.
We're sure Spike Lee and other Knicks fans are a bit chuffed at the season-long 3-game skid, but seeing the Raptors tonight at MSG might be just what the doctor ordered for NY. It's been a tough go for Toronto, which recently snapped an 11-game skid with a win over the Nets but immediately lost and failed to cover vs. the Magic and Bucks. The Raps have absorbed some frightful beatings, with recent losses by 24, 54, 29, 29 and 14 points (vs. the Knicks) included in their last seven. Check status of Karl-Anthony's Towns (knee) after missing Monday's loss to Orlando, but OG Anunoby should be ready for his old team after scoring 31 in the Dec. 23 romp past Toronto. Play Knicks
Raptors last 3 road games are losses by 14, 29 and 54 points. 1-4 ATS last 5 on road and have 5 straight losses on road by double digits. Over the last 15 games TOR allowing 122.1/G (30th) and -13.5 (30th). Are 2-8 ATS last 10. Knicks have played down to competition some lately but I expect them to be focused here because of it. Just beat TOR by 14 before Christmas, can score at ease here. Knicks are 6-2 ATS as a favorite of 12+ points. TOR, a covering machine much of the season, is just 4-7 ATS when a double-digit dog.