Raptors vs Knicks Prediction 10 December 2025
🔊 Can the visitors live up to their status? In the NBA in-season tournament quarterfinals, Toronto will face off against New York. The home team boasts a young squad that lacks extensive experience. Meanwhile, the visitors, having delivered a strong performance in the recent playoffs, should have the upper hand in this knockout clash. The difference in background matters.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical analysis of past official games between the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks:
- They have faced each other 51 times;
- Wins (including overtime): the current home team has 31 wins, while the visitors have secured 20;
- The home team averages 107.71 points per game, while the visitors average 104.67;
- The average total score per game is 212.37.
The last encounter took place on 30 November 2025 at the New York Knicks' arena and ended with a score of 116-94.
Head-to-head statistics Raptors - Knicks
Toronto Raptors Team Overview
Recently, the Toronto basketball team faced Boston and suffered a 113-121 defeat. Prior to that, they were routed by Charlotte (86-111). Overall, the situation is not very favorable. They've lost 5 out of their last 6 games. It's hard to envision what could suddenly transform the team and enable them to deliver strong performances against genuinely tough opponents. The home court advantage is unlikely to be decisive. Moreover, they'll face numerous challenges without Barrett. The lack of leadership qualities is evident.
According to the stats, Toronto's representatives are quite solid defensively. However, the issue is that this isn't just an ordinary regular season game where they can play openly. The opponent will approach every play with discipline. Thus, athleticism alone won't suffice. Additionally, the team struggles significantly with rebounds, ranking 21st in total rebounds (42.6). On top of that, they commit a lot of fouls-22 per game, placing them 20th in this category.
Match Results: Toronto Raptors
New York Knicks Team Overview
Looking at New York's performances, it's clear that they excel in all facets of the game. This season, the team boasts a 69.6% win rate. They rank 5th in offense (120.7 points) and 5th in defense (112.4 points allowed). Evidently, in their current form, with minimal setbacks, the visitors are capable of delivering consistently high-quality performances. With Brunson and Towns leading the charge, they are surrounded by highly skilled players: Anunoby, Hart, Bridges, and several key bench contributors. Notably, Clarkson stands out for his significant offensive contributions.
Playing on the road can be a challenge for any team, but in many metrics, New York shows superiority. They are a more mature team that has endured tough games and series. Under Mike Brown, their defense is performing admirably well. Their top-tier defensive metrics are no coincidence; there's a system in place, and the players are well-chosen to execute it.
Match Results: New York Knicks
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 51;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 14; for the visitors on the road - 8;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 52.55;
- Today's home team averages 25.9, while the visitors average 26.65.
First Quarter Stats: Toronto Raptors (home) vs New York Knicks (away)
- Tournament matches played: 16 vs 10;
- Number of wins: 7 (43.75%) vs 4 (40%);
- Number of losses: 9 (56.25%) vs 6 (60%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 28.25 vs 27.8;
- Average points conceded: 28.56 vs 26.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 6;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 57.3 (scored - 28.4, conceded - 28.9) vs 57.2 (scored - 32.3, conceded - 24.9).
- Over 57.5 points in the 1st quarter in 9 of last 10 Toronto Raptors games against New York Knicks (NBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 51;
- Home team wins - 31, away team wins - 20.
- Toronto Raptors have lost in last 9 games against New York Knicks (NBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 107.71, for the away team - 104.67;
- average total points in H2H matches - 212.37.
Statistics: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks
- average total in the tournament: 229.45 vs 228.57;
- average total points scored: 115.94 vs 118;
- average total points conceded: 113.52 vs 110.57;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 57.35 vs 59.5;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 58.35 vs 58.14;
- Toronto Raptors: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 114.5;
- New York Knicks: average total points scored away in the tournament - 116.2;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 111.1 (home - 113.25) vs 119.8 (away - 118.6).
- Over 220.5 points scored in last 5 Toronto Raptors home games against New York Knicks (NBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In this matchup, the bookmakers give a slight edge to the visitors, and it's easy to see why. Toronto are an incredibly hardworking team with their own standout players. However, it's hard to imagine Brandon Ingram carrying the game on his own given the team's overall poor form. He's a quality scorer, but not against opponents like New York. Regardless of the pace, the visitors' experience and squad depth could be decisive. Toronto will impress their fans with their dedication, but in these circumstances, it's not enough. Our editorial team sees a clear favorite. We'll take a New York victory.No comments
Betting Tips: Toronto Raptors - New York Knicks
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