*10* Total MASSACRE on UNDER Knicks/Raptors.

The Toronto Raptors are coming into Thursday's meeting with the New York Knicks riding a nine-game winning streak. They've been extremely stingy on defense during that run, and I think points will be hard to come by for both teams tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. The Raptors Defense - Toronto has held opponents to 88.0 points and 27.6% shooting from behind the arc in its last three games. That is despite facing offensively capable teams such as Miami, LA Clippers and Washington.

2. Injuries - Both Kyle Lowry (wrist) and Carmelo Anthony's (left knee) participation for tonight's game is in question as they have lingering injuries. Even if they are playing they're unlikely to be able to be able to perform at full capacity.

3. X-Factor - Only seven of Toronto's 21 match-ups against teams with a losing record this season have gone over the total.

Selection: This is a play on NYK@TOR to go UNDER the total (10*)