Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
This Atlantic Division matchup pits the surging Toronto Raptors against the streaking New York Knicks in the penultimate week of the regular season. Toronto is fighting for a top-six Eastern Conference seed and playoff positioning, while New York looks to lock in home-court advantage and extend its winning ways at the Garden.
Injury Report
Toronto Raptors:
G Chucky Hepburn – Out (knee)
F Trayce Jackson-Davis – Out (illness)
New York Knicks:
G Tyler Kolek – Out (oblique)
Toronto is otherwise healthy for a critical road game, though the absences thin the guard and frontcourt rotation. New York’s injury list is minimal and does not impact core rotation pieces.
Player Matchups & Probable Starters
TOR Probable Starters: Immanuel Quickley (PG), Brandon Ingram (SG), RJ Barrett (SF), Scottie Barnes (PF), Jakob Poeltl (C)
NYK Probable Starters: Jalen Brunson (PG), plus wings/forward pieces like Mikal Bridges / OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns (C), and supporting cast.
Key Matchups:
Immanuel Quickley / Brandon Ingram vs. Knicks backcourt: Quickley’s speed and Ingram’s scoring (season-high 38 vs. Miami on April 9) will test New York’s perimeter defense.
Scottie Barnes vs. New York frontcourt (Towns / Anunoby): Barnes’ all-around game (18.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 5.9 APG) battles Towns’ interior dominance and rebounding.
RJ Barrett vs. former team: Barrett’s familiarity with Madison Square Garden adds intrigue as he faces his ex-Knicks teammates.
Bench/Depth: Toronto’s second unit gets a boost from recent hot shooting; Knicks’ veteran depth (Brunson’s playmaking, Towns’ efficiency) provides a clear edge in crunch time.
Recent Team Forms
Raptors (strong 7-3 in last 10, including back-to-back wins over Miami): Toronto rolled to a 128-114 victory over the Heat on April 9 (Brandon Ingram’s season-high 38 points) after a 121-95 win on April 7. Offense has been efficient, and they’ve moved past Atlanta in the standings.
Knicks (4-game winning streak, 8-2 in last 10): New York is rolling with recent victories over Chicago (136-96) and Atlanta (108-105), showcasing elite defense and balanced scoring led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Series History
New York has dominated the 2025-26 season series 4-0 (most recent: 111-95 on March 3; earlier wins of 119-92, 117-101, and 116-94). The Knicks have won 12 straight against Toronto dating back multiple seasons. Games in New York have been particularly one-sided.
Betting Trends
Toronto is 0-10 SU in its last 10 meetings vs. New York; unders have hit in 8 of Toronto’s last 11 road games. Knicks are strong as home favorites and on winning streaks.
Game Odds
Toronto Raptors 221.5
New York Knicks – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 9, 2026
