Raptors vs Knicks Prediction 15 November 2026
π Toronto Raptors play New York Knicks in an NBA regular-season game. The visitors go into the game as favourites, but the Canadian team are capable of putting up a fight at home. Despite both teamsβ modest scoring numbers overall, they could both create chances and score freely. A high-scoring game is expected.
Head-to-Head
π The teams last met in mid-October in a preseason game. New York won 122-120. Looking at their last five head-to-head games, the reigning champions have a clear advantage (4-1).
Head-to-head statistics Raptors - Knicks
Toronto Raptors: a bet on a high-tempo game
The hosts are far from their best. They have a 41.7% win rate and have lost four of their last five games. Their poor run is down to an injury to their main star: Leonard has been out for some time. Several aspects of the Canadian sideβs game have suffered, particularly their offence, which averages just 114.3 points. They have had off nights, as against Boston (93:98) and Memphis (102:118). Still, Toronto can produce a strong offensive display in a one-off game, especially at home, as they recently did against Philadelphia (112:123).
Without Leonard, much of Torontoβs offence depends on two players: Barrett and Quickley. They do a good job of pushing the pace. Between them, they scored 57 points in the recent game against Philadelphia. The Raptors have problems from three-point range, making just 32.8% of their shots from beyond the arc. But at home, an improvement is always possible. On the positive side, they collect plenty of offensive rebounds and move the ball well (28.1 assists, third in the league). If they are to challenge New York, it will be through their offence.
Match Results: Toronto Raptors
New York Knicks: attacking improvement expected
The reigning champions have not been particularly consistent at the start of the season either. They have had excellent stretches, but these have sometimes been followed by poor ones. The Knicks come into this game on the back of two straight defeats: first to Cleveland (107:115), then to Indiana (104:106). As those games have shown, even excellent defence does not always bring Brownβs team success. They concede an average of 103.7 points, although that figure is largely down to their slow pace. Things could be different against Toronto: the Canadian side will probably try to play faster than usual.
Statistically, New York have plenty of problems in attack. They score 109.8 points per game, and their field-goal percentage is also poor at 43.6% (27th in the league). However, the roster still features the same players who became champions not long ago. Brunson is capable of producing outstanding individual performances. Their potential on the perimeter is considerable too: they make 36% of their three-point shots on average. But players such as Anunoby, Towns, Bridges and Shamet can deliver much stronger numbers. Torontoβs current defensive set-up can certainly be broken down.
Match Results: New York Knicks
Latest news
Toronto Raptors
βοΈ The home team will be without Kawhi Leonard. Barnes is doubtful.
π Projected starting five: Quickley, Walter, Barrett, Murray-Boyles, Poeltl.
New York Knicks
β New York go into the game with no players unavailable.
π Projected starting five: Brunson, Bridges, Hart, Anunoby, Towns.
First-quarter prediction
Toronto have scored more than 25.5 points in the first quarter in six consecutive home games. In five consecutive home games against New York, they have even surpassed 27.5 points. We pick Toronto Raptors team total points over 25.5 in the first quarter at odds of 1.5*.
Prediction on the outcome
Toronto have covered the +7.5 handicap in six of their last seven home games. We pick Toronto Raptors +7.5 handicap for the full game at odds of 1.58*.
Total Points Prediction
Toronto have scored more than 101.5 points in eight of their last nine games. New York have conceded an average of 107 points in their recent away games. We pick Toronto Raptors Team Total Points Over 101.5 for the full game at odds of 1.41*.
Top scorers
The upcoming game will be special for Anunoby. The Briton spent a long time with Toronto and will be particularly motivated against his former team. With their opponents missing their starting forwards, one of the Knicksβ leaders could score well. He also needs to bounce back from his recent poor game against Indiana, when he scored just 11 points. Anunoby is averaging 16 points per game this season, a mark he is capable of reaching and even surpassing. Weβll back Anunoby Over 15.5 Player Points at 1.75.
Reliable bet
Toronto Raptors have scored more than 101.5 points in eight of their last nine games, so those results also support the lower 100.5-point line. New York Knicks have conceded an average of 107 points in their recent away games. We pick Toronto Raptors Team Total Points Over 100.5 for the full game at odds of 1.35*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary between bookmakers.
β Editorial prediction
New York look far stronger on paper. But Toronto often put up a fight at home. They have attacking potential and could shoot well from beyond the arc. The Raptors will certainly try to avoid a slow, grinding game, as they would have virtually no chance against New York in that kind of contest. Our editorial team expect an above-average pace. Both sides should have plenty of shot attempts, including from long range. In these circumstances, a good bet is Total Points Over 218.5.
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