The New York Knicks (6-6) and Toronto Raptors (5-7) will square off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. EST from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The game will broadcast live on MSG.
The Knicks are 4.5-point favorites on the spread (Knicks -4.5), with the over/under set at 216.5 total points. The Knicks are -194 moneyline favorites to win outright, while the Raptors are listed as +162 underdogs to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Knicks vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, November, 15.
Knicks vs Raptors Prediction
- Knicks vs Raptors pick: Knicks ML (-194)
My Knicks vs Raptors best bet is on New York to win, with the best price currently available at FanDuel. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
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Knicks vs Raptors Odds
| Knicks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 216.5 -118o / -104u | -194 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 216.5 -118o / -104u | +162 |
- Knicks vs Raptors spread: Knicks -4.5 (-110), Raptors +4.5 (-110)
- Knicks vs Raptors over/under: 216.5 (-118o / -104u)
- Knicks vs Raptors moneyline: Knicks -194, Raptors +162
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Knicks vs Raptors Pick, Betting Analysis
On the surface, a 6-6 record looks ordinary, especially after back-to-back losses to the Cavaliers and Pacers, including a tight two-point defeat against Indiana. Yet the Knicks have looked far more dominant than their .500 mark suggests, highlighted by a 32-point rout of the Bucks and a 30-point blowout over the Bulls.
New York's defense has set the tone all season, allowing just 103.7 points per game to rank second in the league. On the other end, Jalen Brunson (26.6 points per game) and Karl-Anthony Towns (21.1 points, 13.7 rebounds) lead a balanced attack, with Brunson fresh off a 33-point, 11-assist showcase against Indiana.
Toronto enters at 5-7 on a three-game skid after losses to the Grizzlies, the Celtics, and the 76ers. Despite solid production from Scottie Barnes (23.5 points per game) and RJ Barrett (21.3 points), the Raptors have been unable to stop opponents consistently, as they give up 112.8 points per contest and have lost all six games as an underdog this year.
Back New York to take care of business straight up at Scotiabank Arena.
Pick: Knicks ML (-194)
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