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The New York Knicks travel north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, January 28. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET in a battle between two Eastern Conference teams trending in opposite directions. The Knicks, despite being short underdogs, have the clear edge in form and cohesion, while the Raptors continue to struggle post-trade deadline shake-ups.
Toronto is a slim -2 favorite at home, with a moneyline of -128. The Knicks sit at +108 as road dogs, and the total is listed at 224.5. The Raptors haven’t been reliable in any role recently, but market respect still exists. Is that mispriced, or is there value on the home side?
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New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | +108 | +2.0 (-112) | O 224.5 (-110) |
| Toronto Raptors | -128 | -2.0 (-109) | U 224.5 (-110) |
New York Knicks Betting Form
The Knicks are trending up at the right time. They’ve won 7 of their last 10 and continue to dominate defensively. Jalen Brunson is playing at an All-NBA level, and the trade for OG Anunoby has added versatility on both ends. They’ve covered in 6 of their last 8 and remain one of the most profitable ATS teams in the league overall. See more on the New York Knicks stats and results.
This is a grind-it-out team that thrives in halfcourt play. They’re bottom five in pace but top five in offensive rebounding, defensive rating, and points allowed. That profile travels well, especially against a Toronto team that’s inconsistent in execution.
Julius Randle remains out, and Mitchell Robinson is still rehabbing — both impact the frontcourt rotation. That said, Isaiah Hartenstein has stepped up, and the team has bought in defensively. Always confirm injury statuses with the New York Knicks injury report before locking anything in.
Toronto Raptors Betting Form
Toronto is a mess right now. Since trading away key veterans and retooling the roster, they’ve dropped 7 of their last 10. They’ve been especially bad at home, where they’re just 9–13 ATS and often slow out of the gate. Their long-term metrics are falling fast, and it’s hard to find a consistent source of offense. You can dig into the data on the Toronto Raptors schedule and stats.
RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley have shown flashes since joining, but the team lacks shooting and rim protection. Pascal Siakam is gone, and while Scottie Barnes continues to emerge, there’s not enough structure around him yet.
The Raptors are also getting crushed on the boards, ranking 25th in rebounding rate, which is a major red flag against a Knicks team that lives off second chances. Check the Toronto Raptors injury report to monitor their rotation — even small absences shift their margin for error.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Matchup Breakdown
This isn’t a good matchup for the Raptors. The Knicks thrive on physicality, halfcourt execution, and rebounding. The Raptors want to run, create off the dribble, and generate easy transition points — but without strong perimeter shooting or elite defense, they can’t control pace reliably.
Key factors to watch:
- Rebounding: Knicks rank 2nd in ORB%; Raptors 25th in total rebounding rate
- Defensive rating: Knicks are top 3 in the league since December; Raptors bottom 10
- Three-point shooting: Knicks average more makes on fewer attempts; Raptors rank bottom 5 in 3P%
- Late-game execution: Brunson is elite in the clutch; Toronto still figuring it out with a new core
If Toronto doesn’t hit early jumpers, this one could get tight fast. The Knicks don’t need pace to score and know how to grind out possessions with smart decisions and physicality.
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New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Predictions and Best Bets
This number is soft. The Knicks should arguably be slight favorites here, even on the road. They’re the more complete team, have the best player on the floor (Brunson), and are playing elite defense right now.
Even without Randle, they’ve covered against better teams than Toronto in tougher environments. As long as Brunson plays, this should be their game to lose.
Toronto has too many variables — shaky offense, poor rebounding, uncertain rotation. Unless Quickley and Barrett both go off, it’s hard to see how they get enough consistent scoring to cover here.
The total at 224.5 feels a touch high. The Knicks will slow the game down, and Toronto has struggled to score against top-10 defenses. Lean Under if the number stays above 223.
Best Bet: New York Knicks +2.0 (-112)
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