Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks Odds, Picks & Predictions

Apr 9, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles around Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

A pair of Atlantic Divsion teams prepping for the postseason take the floor in the Big Apple as the Toronto Raptors take on the New York Knicks in NBA action Friday night and we break down the Raptors vs. Knicks matchup here. Toronto dropped Miami 128-114 at home Thursday night, covering the line as a four-point favorite, their last time out. New York beat Boston 112-106 at home Thursday night, covering the line as a 3.5-point favorite, their last time out.

In the all-time regular season series between the teams, Toronto has a 61-57 advantage but the Knicks have won 12 straight meetings between the teams. That includes a 111-95 road win in the most recent matchup March 3. Let’s break down this Raptors vs. Knicks matchup.

Toronto Trying to Stay on Right Side of Cut Line

Toronto won for the third time in four games as they swept a two-game home set with the Heat by prevailing Thursday night. The Raptors entered Friday 45-35 and stood third in the Atlantic Division, nine games behind the Celtics. They were tied for fifth in the Eastern Conference with the Hawks, one game ahead of seventh-place Orlando to remain in a guaranteed playoff spot.

This season, Toronto stands 21st in scoring offense as they put up an average of 114.6 points per game on the season. The Raptors are 23rd in rebounding with 42.2 boards a night. They are 3rd by dishing out an average of 29.5 assists a night. Toronto stands 9th in scoring defense as they allow an average of 111.9 points a night this season. Brandon Ingram is leading the team with 21.5 points plus 5.6 rebounds per game. RJ Barrett (19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds) and Scottie Barnes (18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists) are good secondary scoring options.

The Raptors are 8th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 48% from the floor as a team. Toronto stands 26th by knocking down 11.4 three-pointers a night. They are 22nd in three-point field goal percentage as they sink 35.3% of their attempts on the season. The Raptors are struggling at the charity stripe as they are 22nd by shooting 77% as a team.

Key Injury Report for Raptors:

Forward Trayce Jackson-Ellis (illness) is questionable. Knicks Seek to Beat Raptors for 13th Straight Meeting

New York won their fourth straight and kept their faint division title hopes alive by beating the Celtics at home Thursday night. The Knicks entered Friday 52-28 and stood second in the Atlantic Division, two games behind the Celtics for the top spot. New York has to win out and have Boston lose out to win the Atlantic. They were third in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, one game ahead of fourth-place Cleveland.

For the year, the Knicks are 10th in the league in scoring offense with 116.8 points per contest entering this game. New York is 7th in the league in rebounding as they collect 45.8 rebounds per game. They are 13th in the league in assists by dishing out 27.5 dimes per contest. The Knicks are 5th in the league in scoring defense by allowing 110.3 points per contest. Jalen Brunson (26 points, 6.9 assists) is the team’s leading scorer. Karl-Anthony Towns (20 points, 11.9 rebounds, three assists) provides a good secondary punch for the Knicks this season.

New York is 10th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 47.7% from the floor as a team. The Knicks are 10th in the league in threes per game as they knock down 14.3 triples a night. They are 4th in three-point shooting by hitting 37.5% of their attempts from beyond the arc. New York is solid at the charity stripe, ranking 9th in the league by cashing in 79.3% of their attempts.

Key Injury Report for Knicks:

Guard Tyler Kolek (oblique) is questionable. Raptors vs. Knicks Prediction

Toronto took two straight from Miami but they have to go on the road for this contest. Toronto has dropped 12 straight to New York and the games haven’t been overly close. Nine of those 12 games were decided by double figures and none were decided by less than five. The four meetings this season were decided by 22,16, 27 and 16 points. New York is at home and didn’t have to travel for this contest. They’ve covered the number in nine of the last 10 meetings between the teams. New York is playing well at the moment and they have the Raptors’ number. Look for the Knicks to prevail here.

Our Prediction: Knicks -6 (Fanatics, -110)

Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks Odds, Picks & Predictions

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