Scott Spreitzer

Game: Raptors at Knicks Apr 4 2009 1:05PM
Prediction: Toronto Raptors + 2.5
Reason: I'm taking the points with the Raptors on Saturday afternoon. Tough spot for New York. They're just 1-6 ATS as a favorite in their last seven tries. They may be less than 100% healthy for this one, also. Quentin Richardson and Larry Hughes are both listed as questionable with sprained ankles. But the main reason I'm siding with the Raptors is because of...the Raptors. Following back-to-back losses to Charlotte, Toronto came out on March 21 and said they're playing every game to win, rather than settle for the disappointing season they have incurred. Apparently, it was more than lip-service. The Raptors have won and covered five straight since March 22, by an average score of 112-to-100! The Knicks, meanwhile, look as though they're playing for the lottery. New York has dropped three straight and they're 1-9 in their last 10, overall. The Knicks have seemingly given up on the defensive end, allowing 110.2 ppg during the 10-game stretch. They have allowed their opponents to connect on 52.6% of their FGA in the nine losses. And it must be noted that a couple of those defeats came against the lowly Clippers and Kings. The Knicks have covered just 3 of their last 13 at home and I don't believe they should be favored in this one. I'll grab the points with the team that looks like they're still "in it to win it.
" The Raptors are my Saturday Afternoon Annihilator.
Thanks! GL! Scott.