Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
TV/Radio: MSG (Knicks), Sportsnet / TSN (Raptors), NBA League Pass; SiriusXM NBA Radio, local radio on 98.7 ESPN (Knicks) / Sportsnet 590 (Raptors)
The Knicks, sitting 3rd in the Eastern Conference and riding a strong road record, visit a Toronto team desperate to snap a three-game home losing skid. This Atlantic Division clash is the fourth meeting of the 2025-26 season, with New York dominating the series so far. The Knicks bring elite half-court offense and defensive versatility; the Raptors counter with home-court energy and length but face uphill battles in key matchups.
Injury Report
New York Knicks:
- Miles McBride (PG) – Out (core muscle surgery; sidelined since late January, expected out until at least playoffs)
- Pacome Dadiet (SG), Trey Jemison III (C), Dillon Jones (SG) – Out (G-League assignments/two-way)
- All other key rotation players (Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, etc.) available and expected to play full minutes. No new injuries reported.
Toronto Raptors:
- Collin Murray-Boyles (PF) – Questionable / Day-to-Day (left thumb contusion; missed recent games)
- Chucky Hepburn (PG) – Out (right knee; out until at least March 5)
- Others: Full strength expected for Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and the bench rotation. No additional long-term absences.
The Knicks are essentially at full operational strength minus depth guards. Toronto will lean heavily on its starters if Murray-Boyles sits.
Recent Form (Last 10 Games)
Knicks (6-4): Surging defensively. Recent results include:
- W 114-89 vs. San Antonio (March 1)
- W 127-98 @ Milwaukee (Feb. 27)
- L @ Cleveland
- W @ Chicago
- W vs. others in streak. Averaging 114+ PPG with elite 3-point defense and rebounding.
Raptors (6-4): Solid overall but 0-3 in recent home games. Coming off a win to snap a mini-skid but struggling to close at Scotiabank Arena. High-scoring outputs in wins but defensive lapses at home.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
Knicks lead the season series 3-0:
- Jan. 28, 2026: Knicks 119-92 @ Toronto
- Dec. 9, 2025: Knicks 117-101 @ Toronto
- Nov. 30, 2025: Knicks 116-94 vs. Toronto
New York has won the last 11 meetings overall (dating back multiple seasons), outscoring Toronto by an average of 17+ points in 2025-26 matchups. Toronto has not beaten the Knicks since the 2023-24 season.
Key Player Matchups
- Jalen Brunson (Knicks PG, ~26 PPG, 7+ APG) vs. Immanuel Quickley (Raptors PG): Brunson’s mid-range mastery and pick-and-roll craft should exploit Quickley’s smaller frame. Expect heavy usage and potential 30+ point nights.
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks C, All-Star level) vs. Jakob Poeltl (Raptors C): Towns’ spacing and shooting give him the edge over Poeltl’s rim protection and rebounding. Huge advantage in stretch-big scenarios.
- Mikal Bridges / OG Anunoby (Knicks wings) vs. Scottie Barnes / Brandon Ingram / RJ Barrett (Raptors): Elite perimeter defense from New York should harass Toronto’s wings. Barnes’ all-around game is the Raptors’ best hope for counters.
- Bench/Depth: Knicks’ rotation (including recent contributors) is fresher; Raptors’ bench thins quickly without Hepburn or if Murray-Boyles is limited.
Betting Trends
- Knicks 7-3 or better ATS in last 10; excellent as slight road favorites.
- Knicks have covered in all three 2025-26 meetings vs. Toronto (often by double digits).
- Raptors 3-7 ATS in last 10 home games; 0-3 ATS during current home skid.
- Total has gone Under in 6 of Knicks’ last 10; Raptors home games trend lower-scoring when facing top defenses.
- Knicks dominate divisional road games this season.
Game Odds
New York Knicks – 2.5
Toronto Raptors 225.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, March 2, 2026
