Knicks vs Raptors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

The New York Knicks have owned the Toronto Raptors of late, and my NBA predictions explain why it will be more of the same when they meet at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night.

Andrew Caley - Senior Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Andrew Caley • Senior Betting Analyst
Mar 3, 2026 • 14:25 ET • 4 min read

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Match starts: 3 hrs
NY
60 %
TOR
40 %
EXPERT PICK - SPREAD
New York -2.5 (-112) New York -2.5 (-112)
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Photo By - Reuters Connect. Former teammates OG Anunoby (8) and Scottie Barnes face off in NBA action.

The Toronto Raptors have taken care of business this season, winning the games they’re supposed to, positioning themselves well in the East.

However, things have been a little less smooth against tougher competition. On top of that, tonight’s opponent, the New York Knicks, has owned them.

My Knicks vs. Raptors predictions break down why it could be a tough night in The Six for the home team.

That and more NBA picks for this Eastern Conference clash, which is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Tuesday, March 3.

Knicks vs Raptors prediction

Knicks vs Raptors best bet: Knicks -2.5 (-112)

The Toronto Raptors sit in fifth place in the East, but are just 15-18 when facing teams above .500 this season. 

They’ve also made a habit of going up by double-digits against good teams before blowing the lead late in games.

The New York Knicks are a good team. Not only that, but the Knicks have owned the Raptors. New York has beaten Toronto in 11 consecutive meetings dating back to 2023, covering the spread all but once.

Both teams are Top 10 defensively, but the Raps can’t match the Knicks offensively. New York’s dominance over Toronto continues.

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Knicks vs Raptors same-game parlay

The Knicks blew out the Raptors when they last met back on January 28, 119-92. 

Former Raptor OG Anunoby put up 26 points in that game, and has found his shooting rhythm again in the last two games. Take OG to burn his old team once again.

Another place the Knicks have an edge over the Raptors is on the glass. New York ranks fifth in rebounding rate, Toronto is 15th.

Take Mikal Bridges to go Over his rebounding prop of 3.5. It's a number he’s topped in eight of his last 12 games.

Knicks vs Raptors SGP

  • Knicks -2.5
  • OG Anunoby Over 15.5 points
  • Mikal Brides Over 3.5 rebounds

Our "from downtown" SGP: Familiar faces

RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley need to have a good game against their old team at some point, right?

Jalen Brunson, averaging 26.7 ppg, is capable of going off at any time, like he did with 35 points vs. Toronto on Dec. 9 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

Knicks vs Raptors SGP

  • RJ Barrett Over 17.5 points
  • Immanuel Quickley Over 17.5 points
  • OG Anunoby Over 15.5 points
  • Jalen Brunson Over 25.5 points

Knicks vs Raptors odds

  • Spread: Knicks -2.5 | Raptors +2.5
  • Moneyline: Knicks -120 | Raptors +140
  • Over/Under: Over 222 | Under 222

Knicks vs Raptors betting trend to know

The Knicks are 10-1 against the spread in their last 11 meetings against the Raptors. Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Raptors.

How to watch Knicks vs Raptors

Location Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Date Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Tip-off 7:30 p.m. ET
TV MSG, Sportsnet

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Andrew Caley
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When his dreams of becoming the next Steve Nash died, all Andrew "Taco" Caley wanted to do was write about sports, something he's been doing at Covers for more than a decade. A Journalism School grad from Holland College in Charlottetown, PEI, Andrew previously worked at The Chronicle Herald and Star Metro, but knew in his heart that his future lay in sports. He began at Covers as a news editor and has now done everything under the sun when it comes to content. His work has been seen on TSN, Sportsnet, VSiN, and CBS. These days Andrew's betting expertise is focused on his favorite teams; the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Raptors. He's also an avid college football fan and bettor. He can't be friends with you if you don't appreciate a Service Academy Under. The sportsbook where he does the bulk of his betting is bet365 thanks to its numerous prop betting options and competitive odds. His best advice? Find the balance between the numbers and what you see on the playing field. Then find the best price using multiple books. And don’t ask him where the nickname Taco comes from. It's not an interesting story. Seriously.

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