New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 12/9/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The NY Knicks and Toronto Raptors meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Pick.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Magic and Jazz, and they play the Pacers next. The Knicks have won 14 of their last 18 games.

The NY Knicks are averaging 120.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.5 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 1.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Celtics and Hornets, and they play the Bucks next. The Raptors have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 116.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20 points and 8 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.2 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Knicks have lost each of their last eight games at Scotiabank Arena against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
• The Raptors have won four of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Raptors teams that held a winning record.
• The home team has covered the spread in 23 of the Knicks’ last 26 games.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last nine night games against the Raptors.
• The Raptors have lost 22 of their last 24 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games following a loss.
• The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Knicks’ last nine games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Raptors’ last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Knicks’ last five road games against the Raptors following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.

Toronto Raptors Player Facts

• Ja’Kobe Walter ranks 16th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
• Brandon Ingram ranks 12th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (21.2) this season.

New York Knicks Player Facts

• Jalen Brunson ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (28.0) this season.
• OG Anunoby leads all Knicks players for steals per 36 minutes (2.2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Raptors rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (33.3%).
• The Raptors rank 3rd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (64.0%).
• The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (26.5).
• The Knicks rank 2nd for second chance points per game (18.0) this season.

New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report

RJ Barrett is out for the Raptors with a knee injury. Jamison Battle is doubtful and Immanuel Quickley is questionable.

The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, and Pacome Dadiet. Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with a calf issue.

New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

You can talk yourself into the points with the Raptors at home in an elimination game, especially with the Knicks injury report. Already down Shamet and McBride, potentially not having KAT either would be huge. However, the Raptors are coming off a brutal week, and it’s hard to follow that up by putting real dollars on them. Also, the Knicks have won 9 straight games against the Raptors and have covered 8 of those games. That includes a 22-point win last week. The Raptors haven’t beat the Knicks since January 2023. Avatar: The Way of Water was in theaters back then. The third film will be in theaters next week. Been a while, folks. I have to side with the Knicks because of the one-sided history.

Randy Chambers's Pick: New York Knicks -4.5