New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Friday night, the Toronto Raptors will host the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference matchup at Scotiabank Arena. The Knicks have a 0-3 record, sitting in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, and the Raptors are only one win behind, 10th in the standing. With playoffs implication, this matchup is highly anticipated by both teams. Toronto is the betting favorite, opening at -1.5, with the line has not moved. In their four meetings last season, Toronto was able to grab three wins, hoping to get off to a similar start this season.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Knicks +105 | Raptors -125

Spread: Knicks +1.5 (-110) | Raptors -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 216.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 56%.

New York Knicks

The Knicks have alternated between wins and losses in their last four games and have only covered the spread in one of those, though the schedule hasn't been too difficult yet. Looking forward, the team is getting healthier, and Jalen Brunson (24.1 ppg), Julius Randle (19.9 ppg), and RJ Barrett (19.2 ppg) provide great scoring options. Defense and rebounding have been the team's strongest point while offense has struggled. The Knicks will need to get off to a strong start in their road trip to Milwaukee to grab the win.

Toronto Raptors Analysis

As the Raptors host the New York Knicks, they will look to improve upon their standings in the Eastern Conference with a strong performance. With a 6-4 record at home and a 9-10 record overall, Toronto is looking to utilize their powerful offense (#22) and defense (#10) alongside their strong rebounding (#6) to secure a win against the Knicks. Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes have both been strong in the frontcourt, while Dennis Schroder remains their x-factor as an experienced guard.