The Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks matchup will take place on an especially crowded Friday in which every NBA team is playing. This will be the fourth and final meeting between these two teams in the 2025-26 regular season. The Knicks have had the Raptors’ number this year, as the squad in New York has won their last three encounters with Toronto.
Heading into this matchup, the Raptors have an identical 45-35 record with the Atlanta Hawks, but Toronto holds the no. 5 spot as they won the season series against Atlanta. Meanwhile, the Knicks (52-28) still have a chance to seize the no. 2 spot from the Boston Celtics (54-26).
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Odds
Moneyline: Raptors (+215) vs Knicks (-265)
Spread: Raptors (+6.5) vs Knicks (-6.5)
Total: Raptors -110 (o219.5) vs Knicks -110 (u219.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Preview and Prediction
After losing two consecutive games, the Raptors have bounced back by winning three of their next four contests. Their latest win came on Thursday, when they defeated the Miami Heat 128-114. On that night, Brandon Ingram went off for 38 points on 13-for-23 shooting from the field. RJ Barrett added 22 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while Collin Murray-Boyles chipped in 17 points and eight rebounds off the bench.
Similarly, the Knicks have picked up steam at an opportune time. They are on a four-game winning streak, and in this stretch, they defeated a Jaylen Brown-less Boston Celtics squad 112-106. In that Thursday night victory, Josh Hart led the way with 26 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field. Jalen Brunson was not far behind with 25 points and 10 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Knicks are favored to win this matchup against the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Injury Reports
It’s unlikely that Raptors guard Chucky Hepburn will be making an appearance against the Knicks, as Hepburn is still recovering from surgery to repair a torn meniscus back in January.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Starting Lineups
Raptors starting lineup
PG: Immanuel Quickley | SG: RJ Barrett | SF: Scottie Barnes | PF: Brandon Ingram | C: Jakob Poeltl
Knicks starting lineup
PG: Jalen Brunson | SG: Mikal Bridges | SF: Josh Hart | PF: OG Anunoby | C: Karl-Anthony Towns
