Raptors vs. Knicks picks and odds: Bet on New York to cover a modest spread

The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks are going in opposite directions.

The Knicks have been playing well for most of December. Toronto's road woes should help New York cover a minimal spread at Madison Square Garden.

Raptors and Knicks are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back. The Knicks beat Golden State by 36 points on Tuesday. Toronto has been terrible on its road this season, going 3-12 and 6-9 against the spread. The team has lost 11 of its 15 road games by two or more points.

The Knicks are on a seven-game winning streak. They have averaged 118.4 points per game since the win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Toronto has allowed 110 or more points to seven of its last eight opponents.

Both teams are better on defence than offence. New York and Toronto combine to average 225.8 points per game and allow 222.7.