Raptors vs Knicks

New York Knicks has a 68% chance of winning the game

The Knicks enter as clear favorites due to a nine-game head-to-head winning streak and superior recent form, while the Raptors struggle with key injuries and a three-game losing skid.

Key Analysis

• • Toronto is significantly hampered by the absence of RJ Barrett (knee), removing a primary scorer and floor spacer from their lineup.
• • New York has dominated the head-to-head matchup, winning nine consecutive games against Toronto including a 22-point blowout just last week.
• • The Knicks boast a potent offense averaging 120.7 points per game, which poses a major threat to a Raptors defense allowing 113.8 points per contest.
• • Momentum heavily favors New York, who have won three straight games, whereas Toronto has lost three in a row entering this elimination game.
• • Jalen Brunson (28.0 PPG) holds a distinct advantage at point guard, especially with Toronto's Immanuel Quickley listed as questionable.
• • To pull off an upset, the Raptors must dominate the rebounding battle (avg 42.6 RPG) and force turnovers to disrupt New York's efficient half-court offense.