Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
This Atlantic Division matchup features two teams hovering around .500 early in the season. The Knicks are coming off a close loss and looking to stabilize on the road, while the Raptors aim to end a recent home skid with familiar faces (former Knicks RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley) leading the way amid injuries.
Current Rosters (Key/Rotation Players)
New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Miles McBride, Landry Shamet, Jose Alvarado, Andre Drummond, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek, Mohamed Diawara, and others. The core remains largely intact and healthy.
Toronto Raptors: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes (questionable), Jakob Poeltl, Ja’Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamison Battle, Jamal Shead, and supporting pieces. Kawhi Leonard is a notable long-term absence.
Projected starters lean toward Brunson/Bridges/Hart/Anunoby/Towns for New York and Quickley/Barrett/Walter (or similar)/Murray-Boyles/Poeltl for Toronto, depending on Barnes’ status.
Injury Reports
Knicks: No major injuries listed; roster is healthy.
Raptors:
Kawhi Leonard — Out (left knee injury management).
Scottie Barnes — Questionable/GTD (left groin strain); has missed recent games but participated partially in practice.
Nate Bittle — Out (right foot avulsion fracture).
Additional depth (e.g., Kevin McCullar Jr., others) limited or G-League.
Toronto is missing significant star power and versatility if Barnes sits, increasing the load on Barrett and Quickley.
Recent Team Forms
Knicks (6-6 overall; 2-3 away): Coming off a narrow 106-104 road loss to Indiana in NBA Cup play (Brunson with high scoring and assists, Towns with a double-double). They have shown defensive solidity (allowing ~103-104 PPG in samples) but mixed results lately after an earlier strong stretch. Offense centers on Brunson’s creation and Towns’ interior presence.
Raptors (5-7 overall; 2-3 home): Dropped recent games, including a loss to Philadelphia where Barrett and Quickley combined for heavy production. Home form has been uneven with a multi-game skid. Scoring relies heavily on Barrett (~21 PPG range) and Quickley amid absences.
Series History / Head-to-Head
These Atlantic rivals have a competitive recent history. The Knicks have held edges in some prior meetings, and the trade that sent Barrett and Quickley to Toronto adds personal stakes. Expect physical, hard-fought games typical of the division.
Key Player Matchups
Jalen Brunson vs. Immanuel Quickley / Raptors guards: Brunson’s scoring and playmaking against Quickley’s speed and scoring punch (ex-teammates dynamic).
Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Jakob Poeltl / Raptors frontcourt: Towns’ scoring/rebounding versatility vs. Poeltl’s rim protection and physicality.
OG Anunoby / Mikal Bridges vs. RJ Barrett / wings: Defensive intensity and two-way play; Anunoby’s versatility against Barrett’s scoring volume.
Josh Hart / secondary creators vs. Scottie Barnes (if available) or Murray-Boyles: Hustle, rebounding, and secondary creation. Barnes’ potential absence shifts matchup advantages toward New York’s depth.
Pace may be moderate. Knicks’ defensive identity and rebounding could control the game if they limit turnovers. Toronto needs high efficiency from Barrett/Quickley and transition opportunities.
Betting Trends
Both teams have been inconsistent ATS. Unders have appeared in some recent Knicks samples due to defensive focus.
In a competitive Atlantic clash, the Knicks’ health, Brunson’s orchestration, Towns’ double-double threat, and overall defensive structure should edge out a short-handed (or potentially depleted) Raptors side. Barrett and Quickley will keep Toronto competitive with scoring bursts, but New York’s balance and ability to force tough shots prevail in a solid road win.
Game Odds
New York Knicks – 4.5
Toronto Raptors 217.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, November 14, 2026
