Raptors vs Knicks Prediction 13 October 2026

The Toronto Raptors recently faced the Clippers and came away with a 114-106 victory. That result followed a heavy defeat to Miami, where they fell 105-129. Still, Toronto have been steadily improving their play on the defensive end, and that progress is likely to continue at home. Especially against a New York side that doesn’t appear highly motivated, the Raptors shouldn’t face major issues disrupting their opponents’ offense.

As is typical in any preseason matchup, Toronto are expected to give extended minutes to players deeper in the rotation. While it’s tough to speak of elite skill levels among the reserves, their athleticism and work rate shouldn’t be underestimated. None of the bench players are likely to become primary scoring options, but they could well make a significant impact defensively. Given that the Raptors are up against the reigning champions, they’ll have plenty of motivation to put in a solid performance on their own end.

New York are not placing much emphasis on preseason friendlies this year. They have played three games so far and lost each one, most recently falling to Minnesota 104-122. This comes as no surprise - New York have had less rest than the vast majority of their league rivals, including Toronto. With that in mind, the visitors are likely to treat the upcoming clash as little more than a training session. No one will be too concerned about the result; the top priority is to avoid injuries and gradually build up to peak form.

With key players unlikely to log heavy minutes and potential issues with shot conversion, it’s hard to expect much offensive fireworks from New York. While the pace could be high in stretches, experimental lineups and the opposition’s work rate could make it tough for New York to generate quality scoring opportunities.