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New York Knicks @ Toronto Raptors Predictions & Odds 03 04 2026

Publish Date: 03/02/2026
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It is 3 March with New York Knicks (40-22) at Toronto Raptors (35-26), a meeting that asks whether the underdog can stay connected. If the underdog can win a quarter or two outright, the game tends to live in the final six minutes.

The storyline does not need extra decoration: this is about rhythm, response, and who plays cleaner basketball longer. If you are checking the board closer to tip, latest NBA lines is the fastest reference.

Tip-off is 7:30 pm US/Eastern at Scotiabank Arena, and the listed broadcast is MSG. Once the game settles, the matchup questions from the first two paragraphs are the ones that decide it.



Latest New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors Odds – Moneylines, Spreads & Over/Unders

At 3, the spread opens close to a pick-em with New York Knicks just ahead at Scotiabank Arena. That usually means the market is asking which team makes fewer mistakes late. The total lands at a moderate total of 222.5. The total has risen 1.5 from the opener, which can signal a slightly faster scoring expectation. From the opener, the line has ticked 1.5 points toward New York Knicks, which can hint at early support for the chalk side.

Money Line -138 FanDuel +120 DraftKings
Spread 2.5 -102 DraftKings -2.5 -110 FanDuel
Over/Under -105 FanDuel -108 BetMGM

Note: The odds table above updates dynamically. The written odds breakdown reflects the numbers at the moment it was generated, so the table and text can be different if the market moves.

Our Against the Spread Choice is Toronto Raptors

Small edge toward Toronto Raptors ATS. Over the last five games, one team has covered about 20% more often, and that is the simplest separation on the card.

ATS stat New York Knicks Toronto Raptors
Season ATS record (W-L-P) 31-28-2 31-29-0
Season ATS 50% 50%
Last 5 ATS record 2-3-0 3-2-0
Last 5 ATS 40% 60%
Head-to-head ATS record 3-0-0 0-3-0
Head-to-head ATS 100% 0%

Our Over/Under Choice is Under

We like the Under at 222.5. Over the last five games, the combined tendency is 30% Over and 70% Under, which is enough separation to point one way on this number.

Over/Under stat New York Knicks Toronto Raptors
Season Over/Under record 29-32 25-35
Season Over 50% 40%
Last 5 Over/Under record 1-4-0 2-3-0
Last 5 Over 20% 40%
Head-to-head Over/Under record 0-3-0 0-3-0
Head-to-head Over 0% 0%

NBA Head-To-Head History: Key Stats

With 4 meetings as of now between Knicks and Raptors, the season history gives a baseline the read for this spot. Knicks has won the majority of the season meetings (3 – 1), giving them the edge in win count so far. Last time out, it ended 121-115 with Knicks on top by 6, leaving a cushion in the final. The win count leans toward Knicks, and that’s the clearest head-to-head takeaway in the season set.

Meetings This Season 4
Last Meeting Score 121-115
Last Meeting Winner Knicks
Last Meeting Margin 6
Knicks Vs Raptors Record 3 – 1
Knicks Vs Raptors Total Points 216.2 – 216.2

New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors: Recent Form & Momentum

Records tell you what happened, but points for and points against show how it has been happening. Scoring output has been about even between the two teams in the last 10. Points allowed has been about even between the two teams in the last 10. If nothing separates by 20% or more, treat recent form as closer to even and lean on the table for context. Net points per game is calculated as points per game minus points allowed per game.

Recent form (Last 10) New York Knicks Toronto Raptors
Record 6-4 6-4
Win rate 60% 60%
Points per game 112.2 115.3
Points allowed per game 106 109.8
Net points per game +6.2 +5.5
Point differential (Last 10 total) +62 +55
Field goal % 46.7% 47.9%
3PT % 35.3% 38.2%

Momentum is often less about the headline record and more about how comfortable the minutes have looked. New York Knicks have played to +47 on average, and Toronto Raptors are at +34. New York Knicks have won about 33% more often than Toronto Raptors in the last five.

Momentum form (Last 5) New York Knicks Toronto Raptors
Wins (Last 5) 4 3
Losses (Last 5) 1 2
Win rate (Last 5) 80% 60%
Average margin (Last 5) +47 +34

Injury List New York Knicks & Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors comes in with the cleaner injury picture, which matters because fewer absences usually mean a steadier rotation and fewer late adjustments. New York Knicks has more uncertainty around availability, so this game may ask more from its depth and secondary pieces.

The spot also looks a little cleaner for Toronto Raptors, whether that edge comes from rest, workload, or travel. If New York Knicks is the team dealing with the tighter turnaround, heavier mileage, or busier recent stretch, that can show up in pace, legs, and late-game execution.

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