New York @ Toronto
Toronto +148 over New York

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Posted at 1:00 PM ET. Odds are subject to change.

Toronto +148 over New York

Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON

7:00 PM ET. Funny enough, we were just talking about the Golden Age of New York basketball in our college hoops write-up, and the Knicks went out and reinforced that idea with a 124-118 win over Houston last night in front of a sold-out Madison Square Garden. New York basketball is buzzing, no doubt. But tonight, the Knicks find themselves in what we like to call a "sandwich game"—wedged between two high-stakes matchups with a trip to Toronto that, on paper, looks like a formality.

Last night, New York took down a playoff-bound Rockets squad. On Saturday, they’ve got a date with the defending champion Celtics in a game that could swing the Atlantic Division race. And in between? A little jaunt up north to play the 16-33 Raptors. If that doesn’t scream "letdown spot," we don’t know what does. The Knicks are on a back-to-back, on the road, and likely just trying to get through customs and back home as quickly as possible.

Now, we’ve seen this movie before. Just last month, Toronto found itself in nearly the exact same situation—hosting a heavily favored Golden State team that had a much bigger game on deck. The result? The Raptors didn’t just cover as five-point dogs; they won outright. Some teams thrive when they’re underestimated, and Toronto has been more than happy to play spoiler, especially on home soil.

Tonight, the roles are reversed. On Saturday, New York will be the hunters, locked in and chasing down Boston. But tonight? The Knicks are the hunted. Toronto has them right where they want them, and at this price, we’re happy to take our chances with the underdog Raptors lying in wait.

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Our Pick

Toronto +148 (Risking 2 units - To Win: 2.96)

Chicago +197 over Detroit
L.A. Clippers -4½ -108 over Memphis