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The Toronto Raptors aim to halt a six-game losing streak on Wednesday when they visit the New York Knicks. Toronto is 13-18 overall and just 3-12 on the road, while New York is 18-13 overall and 8-7 at home after a win over Golden State on Tuesday. Gary Trent Jr. (quad) is listed as questionable for Toronto, with Otto Porter Jr. (foot) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) ruled out. New York will be without Obi Toppin (fibula), while Quentin Grimes (ankle) is doubtful.

Caesars Sportsbook lists New York as a 1.5-point home favorite, and tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 218.5 in the latest Raptors vs. Knicks odds. Before you make any NBA predictions with the Knicks vs. Raptors match-up, be sure to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

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 four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 10 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 28-12 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning almost $1,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Raptors and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Raptors vs. Knicks:

  • Raptors vs. Knicks spread: Knicks -1.5
  • Raptors vs. Knicks over/under: 218.5 points
  • Raptors vs. Knicks money line: Knicks -120, Raptors +100
  • TOR: The Raptors are 6-9 against the spread on the road
  • NY: The Knicks are 3-1-1 against the spread with no rest
  • Raptors vs. Knicks picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Raptors can cover

Toronto is adept at creating havoc on defense, leading the NBA in forcing 17.0 turnovers per game and generating 9.5 steals per game. The Raptors are also in the top 10 of the league in defensive rebound rate (73.0%), second-chance points allowed (12.6 per game), and points allowed in the paint (47.4 per game). New York is in the bottom third of the league in field goal percentage and 3-point percentage, and the Raptors also have clear offensive strengths.

Toronto leads the league in turnover avoidance, giving the ball away on only 12.7% of possessions. The Raptors are also in the top six in free throw attempts (25.2 per game), fast break points (17.8 per game), second-chance points (17.1 per game), and offensive rebound rate (31.4%). New York is below-average in free throw prevention and turnover creation on defense in 2022-23.

Why the Knicks can cover

New York is facing a Toronto defense that ranks dead-last in the NBA in 2-point defense and No. 28 in field goal percentage allowed. While the Knicks are not elite in shooting efficiency, New York should benefit from the matchup, and the Knicks are in the top five of the league in offensive rebound rate, second-chance points, and free throw attempts per game on offense. The Knicks also average more than 54 points in the paint per game with fewer than 15 giveaways per contest. 

On defense, New York is in the top 10 in overall efficiency, field goal percentage allowed, 3-point percentage allowed, and points allowed in the paint. Toronto is No. 28 in the NBA in field goal percentage, No. 29 in 3-point percentage, No. 27 in 2-point percentage, and No. 25 in assists per game on offense this season.

How to make Raptors vs. Knicks picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 223 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread has all of the value. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Knicks vs. Raptors? And which side of the spread has all of the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.