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The Raptors finally have one thing they haven't had for most of the year: a clean bill of health. They should use that to their advantage vs. the reeling Knicks, as Rohit Ponnaiya's NBA betting picks explain.

The New York Knicks have hit a slump after winning nine games in a row. One of the things that has made them perform so well this season is their three-point shooting, but they have struggled from outside the arc in recent weeks.

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reacts after being fouled by the Orlando Magic late in the second half of an NBA game at Madison Square Garden on Monday. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke You will never get Jalen Brunson to admit to an excuse,

Despite dealing with numerous injuries, they managed to hang on and remain competitive under the leadership of head coach Jamahl Mosley. Star forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, have both been sidelined indefinitely and rotational big man Mo Wagner is out for the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL injury.