Raptors vs Knicks Prediction 29 January 2026
🔊 The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks are set to clash in an exciting NBA matchup on Canadian soil. Both teams currently hold top spots in the Eastern Conference, adding significant weight to this upcoming encounter. The visitors are ranked slightly higher, providing the hosts with extra motivation to secure a victory. But will they manage it? The New Yorkers seem to have fully recovered from their prolonged slump and are once again delivering high-quality basketball. Let's analyze the game from a betting perspective and make a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks:
- played 52 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 31 for today's home team and 21 for the guests;
- the home team averages 107.58 points per match, the guests - 104.9;
- average total match points - 212.48.
The last confrontation took place on 10 December 2025 at the venue of Toronto Raptors and ended with a score of 101:117.
Head-to-head statistics Raptors - Knicks
Toronto Raptors Team Overview
The Toronto Raptors are in excellent form, having won four of their last five games. This season, the team shows consistency with a win-loss record of 29-19. While their average scoring ranks among the bottom ten (114 points, 24th), their solid defense (allowing 111.9 points, 6th) helps maintain an edge over opponents.
A key factor in their success is their dominance under the basket and ability to defend against fast breaks. As a result, Toronto often wins at home with a +4.5 point spread, indicating increased confidence on their home court. However, the Raptors are performing so well that they also excel on the road. Just a few days ago, they managed to defeat the reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder away (103:101).
Match Results: Toronto Raptors
New York Knicks Team Overview
The New York Knicks recently experienced a slight dip in form, but they're back on track now with three consecutive victories, climbing back into the Top 3 of the Eastern Conference. Coach Brown's squad has no intention of slowing down, as they were considered the top contenders for the conference title before the season began. The team is delivering strong performances thanks to their accurate long-range shooting (37.6% conversion rate, 3rd in the league) and fast-paced play.
In their latest head-to-head matchup, the Knicks triumphed over Toronto with a score of 117-101, reaffirming their dominance over this opponent. In their previous regular-season game, the New Yorkers comfortably handled Western Conference underdogs Sacramento (103-87). The game wasn't filled with highlight-reel moments, as Brunson and his teammates focused on solid defense, with Jalen himself scoring 28 points.
Match Results: New York Knicks
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 52;
- Home team wins - 31, away team wins - 21.
- Toronto Raptors have lost in last 10 games against New York Knicks (NBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 107.58, for the away team - 104.9;
- average total points in H2H matches - 212.48.
Statistics: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks
- average total in the tournament: 226.04 vs 228.5;
- average total points scored: 114.04 vs 116.46;
- average total points conceded: 112 vs 112.04;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 56.83 vs 59.33;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 56.41 vs 56.94;
- Toronto Raptors: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 114.12;
- New York Knicks: average total points scored away in the tournament - 115.14;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 114 (home - 111.67) vs 109.8 (away - 111.2).
- New York Knicks have scored over 111.5 points in last 13 games against Toronto Raptors (NBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We anticipate a tactical battle with the hosts focusing on defense, while the visitors aim for an aggressive perimeter game to capitalize on three-point opportunities. Given the trends, a fast-paced game is likely, as evidenced by the high-scoring outcomes in more than half of the previous head-to-head encounters between these clubs. However, our editorial team believes it's more reliable to back the visitors, who boast a more skilled and balanced roster. We think their momentum from overcoming a prolonged slump will serve them well in the challenging Canadian arena. We're backing the Knicks to cover the spread (+3.5).No comments
Betting Tips: Toronto Raptors - New York Knicks
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