The NBA odds are a bit in flux because the Dinos might get two starters back from personal absences.

Knicks vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds

This is the last time this season we can somewhat evaluate the late-December trade that saw Toronto ship OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick. The Knicks have been great when Anunoby has been healthy, but he has been limited only 17 games with his new team due to injury. Remember, the Knicks still have to re-sign Anunoby this summer.

Barrett and Quickley both have played much better since the trade but both of them have been sidelined recently as well. I’d call the trade a draw for now. If Anunoby happens to return from his injury and lead New York to the Eastern Conference Finals, then the Knicks won the deal for this season.

The Knicks go for the four-game season sweep of the Raptors with All-Star guard Jalen Brunson averaging 27.0 points and 8.7 assists in them. Fellow All-Star Julius Randle, out injured currently himself, averaged 24.0 points and 11.3 rebounds in the three.

Toronto still leads the all-time series 61-48 and is 35-18 at home. The Knicks are just 2-12 in the past 14 as the road team in the series even with a win at Scotiabank Arena on Dec. 1. This will be only the second time in the last 13 years where Toronto will drop the season series (other: 2020-21).

New York Knicks

The Knicks will be in the Eastern Conference playoffs and should avoid the play-in tournament. They probably finish anywhere from third through fifth in the East; getting in the top four means home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. It’s hard to know how good this team can be until the return from injury of starters OG Anunoby, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson – Robinson appears the closest to a return of the three but not likely Wednesday. New York won for the sixth time in seven games Monday, 124-99 vs. Detroit behind a career-high 40 points on a franchise-record 11 made three-pointers from Donte DiVincenzo, who is having his best season. DiVincenzo is eight made three-pointers from breaking the team’s single-season record of 241. Jalen Brunson added 28 points, and Josh Hart had 11 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in his sixth triple-double this season. Reserve guard Alec Burks was out with a shoulder injury. New York is 4-1 ATS in its past five.

Toronto Raptors

Not much more to say about the Raptors at this point as they are now clearly one of the worst teams in the NBA following an 11th straight loss Monday, 96-88 at home to Brooklyn – which entered on a six-game losing streak of its own. Gary Trent Jr. led the Dinos with 18 points. They were extremely short-handed again because of injury (Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl) and personal reasons (RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Jontay Porter). Both Barrett and Quickley have rejoined the Raptors and practiced Tuesday and could return Wednesday. News broke right before Monday’s game that Porter is under investigation by the NBA following multiple instances of betting irregularities on props involving Porter over the past several months. That’s obviously very serious so Porter might have played his last NBA game this year. He is on a two-way contract with the Raptors earning $415,000 (U.S) this season. The Dinos are 0-8 ATS in their past eight at home. They are looking to avoid their 50th overall loss of the season, having last lost that many in 2010-11. Entering this campaign, only Miami (15 years) had gone longer without recording a 50-loss season.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Knicks vs. Raptors?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Knicks Team Leaders

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 28.73
Assists	Jalen Brunson 6.74
Rebounds	Julius Randle 9.2
FG%	Jericho Sims 69.1
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.74
Blocks	Precious Achiuwa 1.14

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.75
Assists	Immanuel Quickley 6.76
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 8.58
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.6
Steals	Kobi Simmons 1.5
Blocks	Mouhamadou Gueye 1.64

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 32.38
Assists	Jalen Brunson 7.46
Rebounds	Josh Hart 11.54
FG%	Jericho Sims 100
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.23
Blocks	Precious Achiuwa 1.33

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Raptors Team Leaders

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 28.73
Assists	Jalen Brunson 6.74
Rebounds	Julius Randle 9.2
FG%	Jericho Sims 69.1
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.74
Blocks	Precious Achiuwa 1.14

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.75
Assists	Immanuel Quickley 6.76
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 8.58
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.6
Steals	Kobi Simmons 1.5
Blocks	Mouhamadou Gueye 1.64

NY

Points	Jalen Brunson 32.38
Assists	Jalen Brunson 7.46
Rebounds	Josh Hart 11.54
FG%	Jericho Sims 100
Steals	Donte DiVincenzo 1.23
Blocks	Precious Achiuwa 1.33

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

New York

Josh Hart (SG)

Prob Sun Abdominal - 19 / 05 / 24

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Out Sun Hamstring - 19 / 05 / 24

Josh Hart (SG)

Prob Sun Abdominal - 18 / 05 / 24

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Ques Sun Hamstring - 08 / 05 / 24

Mitchell Robinson (C)

out for season Ankle - 07 / 05 / 24

Mitchell Robinson (C)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 01 / 05 / 24

Jericho Sims (C)

Ques Wed Shoulder - 01 / 05 / 24

Jericho Sims (C)

Prob Tues Shoulder - 29 / 04 / 24

Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)

out for season Wrist - 28 / 04 / 24

Mitchell Robinson (C)

Prob Tues Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24

Toronto

RJ Barrett (SF)

Out Sun Knee - 14 / 04 / 24

Mouhamadou Gueye (PF)

Out Sun Thumb - 13 / 04 / 24

Immanuel Quickley (SG)

Out Sun Hip - 13 / 04 / 24

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Ques Fri Back - 10 / 04 / 24

RJ Barrett (SF)

Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24

Bruce Brown (PG)

Ques Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24

Jordan Nwora (PF)

Prob Wed Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 24

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24

Immanuel Quickley (SG)

Out Tues Rest - 08 / 04 / 24

Gradey Dick (SG)

Prob Wed Groin - 07 / 04 / 24

Injuries

New York

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Josh Hart (SG)	Prob Sun	Abdominal - 19 / 05 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Hart is battling an abdominal strain, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Out Sun	Hamstring - 19 / 05 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Anunoby has a hamstring injury, and he will not suit up against the Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Josh Hart (SG)	Prob Sun	Abdominal - 18 / 05 / 24	1-1	1-1	+ -
Hart is battling an abdominal soreness, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Ques Sun	Hamstring - 08 / 05 / 24	3-3	3-3	+ -
Anunoby missed the last game dealing with a left hamstring strain, and its is unclear if he will take part against the Pacers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Mitchell Robinson (C)	out for season	Ankle - 07 / 05 / 24	3-3	3-3	+ -
Robinson is likely to miss the remainder of the season while recovering from a stress injury to his left ankle.
Mitchell Robinson (C)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 01 / 05 / 24	4-4	5-3	+ -
Robinson is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be a participant in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.
Jericho Sims (C)	Ques Wed	Shoulder - 01 / 05 / 24	4-4	5-3	+ -
Sims is battling right shoulder inflammation, and it is uncertain if he will take the floor in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pacers.
Jericho Sims (C)	Prob Tues	Shoulder - 29 / 04 / 24	5-4	5-4	+ -
Sims is tending to right shoulder inflammation, but he is expected to take on the 76ers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)	out for season	Wrist - 28 / 04 / 24	5-5	6-4	+ -
Bogdanovic will miss the rest of the 2023-24 season after having surgery to repair injuries to his left foot and left wrist.
Mitchell Robinson (C)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 24 / 04 / 24	5-6	6-5	+ -
Robinson is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will be a participant in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
RJ Barrett (SF)	Out Sun	Knee - 14 / 04 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Barrett is bothered by knee soreness, and he will not battle the Heat on Sunday.
Mouhamadou Gueye (PF)	Out Sun	Thumb - 13 / 04 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Gueye is hampered by a right thumb sprain, and he will not take on the Heat in Sunday's showdown.
Immanuel Quickley (SG)	Out Sun	Hip - 13 / 04 / 24	0-1	1-0	+ -
Quickley is laid up with a left adductor strain, and he will not participate in Sunday's tilt against the Heat.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Ques Fri	Back - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Trent Jr. was held out of the last contest due to back spasms, and it is undetermined if he will take on the Heat on Friday.
RJ Barrett (SF)	Out Wed	Rest - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Barrett will not partake in Wednesday's showdown versus the Nets as he will be given a day of rest.
Bruce Brown (PG)	Ques Fri	Knee - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Brown sat out the previous game with right knee inflammation, and it is unknown if he will face the Heat on Friday.
Jordan Nwora (PF)	Prob Wed	Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Nwora exited the previous game with an undefined issue, but it is projected that he will dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Nets.
Kelly Olynyk (PF)	Out Wed	Rest - 10 / 04 / 24	1-2	2-1	+ -
Olynyk will not be available for Wednesday's clash with the Nets as he will receive a day of rest.
Immanuel Quickley (SG)	Out Tues	Rest - 08 / 04 / 24	2-2	3-1	+ -
Quickley will not be active for Tuesday's clash with the Pacers as he will be given a day of rest.
Gradey Dick (SG)	Prob Wed	Groin - 07 / 04 / 24	3-2	3-2	+ -
Dick missed the last game with a right groin contusion, but it is projected that he will line up against the Nets on Wednesday.