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The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors will square off in the NBA preseason tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on Sportsnet.
The Raptors are 11.5-point favorites over the Knicks on the spread, with the over/under set at 218.5 total points. The Raptors are -550 moneyline favorites to win outright, while the Knicks are listed as +340 underdogs to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Knicks vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, October 13.
Knicks vs Raptors Prediction
- Knicks vs Raptors pick: Knicks +10.5 (-111)
My Knicks vs. Raptors best bet is on New York to cover the spread (+10.5), 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 |
+11.5 -110 | 218.5 -110o / -110u | +340 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11.5 -110 | 218.5 -110o / -110u | -550 |
- Knicks vs Raptors spread: Raptors -11.5 (-110), Knicks +11.5 (-110)
- Knicks vs Raptors over/under: 218.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Knicks vs Raptors moneyline: Knicks +340, Raptors -550
Knicks vs Raptors NBA Preseason Preview
New York Knicks Betting Preview
There isn't much to say about last season's Knicks. They were NBA champions. They made the most of every detail and knew how to turn their opponents' mistakes into an extra weapon that consistently generated points.
However, if they want to repeat as champions, their second unit will need to step up and put in more work than we've seen during the preseason.
The Knicks have dropped three straight games, and Tom Thibodeau still seems to be searching for the right rotations on both ends of the floor.
New York has shot just 45% from the field and 25% from three on their last loss against the Timberwolves, numbers that highlight its struggles to find consistent offensive rhythm.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Raptors, meanwhile, are coming off a 114-106 win over the Clippers at home.
They shot an efficient 51% from the field and 41% from beyond the arc, showing much better offensive execution than New York has managed lately.
Toronto will look to build on that performance and continue gaining momentum on its home floor ahead of the regular season.
Knicks vs Raptors Pick, Betting Analysis
Evan Abrams' Preseason Road 'Dogs Bet Labs System isolates an edge by targeting visiting underdogs when line movement or market resistance opposes the home favorite.
In NBA exhibition play, oddsmakers often overvalue home-court advantage and recent box-score results — because head coaches prioritize roster evaluation and experimental rotations over winning, actual talent discrepancies shrink, making inflated double-digit spreads mispriced.
This setup applies directly to tonight’s matchup between Toronto and New York. The Raptors enter with momentum following a win over the Clippers, causing the public to flock to the home side. Meanwhile, New York’s recent three-game preseason losing streak and poor shooting stretch have heavily inflated this point spread.
Catching a massive 10.5-point cushion in a low-intensity exhibition environment provides immense value. Take the Knicks +10.5.
Pick: Knicks +10.5 (-111) — FanDuel
Knicks vs Raptors Betting Trends
