NY Knicks (39-22) vs. Toronto Raptors (35-25)
March 3, 2026 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +2.5; Over/Under: 224.5
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The NY Knicks and Toronto Raptors meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs. Knicks prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs. Knicks pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Bucks and Spurs and play the Thunder next. The Knicks have won 14 of their last 18 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 4 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Spurs, beat the Wizards, and play the Timberwolves next. The Raptors have won 10 of their last 16 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.1 points and 8.2 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 5.9 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won three of their last five games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Knicks have lost eight of their last 10 road games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 11 games against the Raptors.
- The Raptors have lost 12 of their last 13 night games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Raptors following a win.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
Total Points: Facts
- Five of the Raptors’ last six home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Knicks’ last six road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Immanuel Quickley ranks T9th in the league for fast break points (196) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
- Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1092) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (18.2) this season.
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.6).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.2).
Raptors vs Knicks Injury Report
Chucky Hepburn and Collin Murray-Boyles are out for the Raptors.
Miles McBride is out for the Knicks.
Raptors vs Knicks Prediction
You can argue this is a letdown spot for the Knicks after a big home win over the Spurs. The Raptors have also been a surprise this season and can’t be overlooked, especially at home. However, the Knicks have won 11 straight games against the Raptors, and they’ve covered 9 of the last 10 games. The Raptors haven’t beat the Knicks since January 2023. A Man Called Otto was in theaters at that time. Sometimes a team has your number and that’s the case for this matchup. I’ll lay the bucket with the nicks.
