New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/09/2025

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Venue:  Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

Where to Watch:  Prime Video

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Knicks -4.5, Raptors +4.5; Over/Under:  229.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Knicks -4.5, Raptors +4.5; Over/Under:  229.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Knicks -4.5, Raptors +4.5; Over/Under:  229.5 points

New York Knicks:  16-7 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

Toronto Raptors:  15-10 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)

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New York Knicks:  8-2 last 10

Toronto Raptors:  5-5 last 10

The Knicks are entering this game with a 16-7 record overall this season and they are 3-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets, the Utah Jazz, and the Orlando Magic. Jalen Brunson led the team in points in that game with 30 while OG Anunoby was next on the team with 21 points. Jalen Brunson led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Mitchell Robinson led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 42.9% from the field, 31.4% from 3-point range, and 85% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.4 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 15-8 this season and their O/U record is 12-11.

The Raptors are entering this game with a 15-10 record overall this season and they are 8-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Boston Celtics. Brandon Ingram led the team in points in that game with 30 while Scottie Barnes was next on the team with 18 points. Scottie Barnes led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Scottie Barnes led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 48.9% from the field, 40.9% from 3-point range, and 85.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.8 PPG against them. The Raptors have an ATS record of 10-15 this season and their O/U record is 11-14.

The current betting odds have the Raptors listed as a 4.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Raptors have looked good in their games this season with their 15-10 record overall which has them in the top half of the East. They have looked good on their home court too with their 8-5 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Knicks have looked really good in their games this season with their 16-7 record overall which has them right near the top of the East. They haven't been a good road team though with their 3-6 road record this year. This game is part of the Quarter-Finals for the NBA Cup so both teams are going to bring their best effort here after playing great in the group stage. The Knicks have been rolling lately and are the much hotter team coming into this one, going 8-2 in their last 10 games and winning 3 games in a row now. The Raptors haven't looked as good lately as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have lost 3 games in a row now, but the Raptors have been losing some tight games at home lately and they will be looking to bounce back as they have played their best at home this season. The Knicks may be rolling, but they have struggled in road games all season and even if they pull out the win here, it could be in a really close game. There is a lot on the line here so the Raptors won't just mail it in if they fall behind and they have the talent to go toe-to-toe with the Knicks at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Raptors to cover the spread in this game. 

Knicks Raptors Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (8:30 pm ET start time) is Knicks 121 Raptors 120.

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New York Knicks: 15-8 ATS in all games. 8-4 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 8-4 ATS off a home win. 13-7 ATS versus good passing teams, averaging 23 assists/game or more. 4-1 OVER after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 4-1 OVER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%).

Toronto Raptors: 4-9 ATS in home games. 5-9 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent. 3-6 ATS versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game. 16-9 OVER off a loss against a division rival. 23-14 OVER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%).

New York Knicks:  K. Towns (C) Day To Day - Calf. L. Shamet (SG) Out - Shoulder.

Toronto Raptors:  R. Barrett (SF) Out - Knee. J. Battle (SF) Day To Day - Ankle.

“Orlando is a well-coached team, they play fast, physical, and attack the glass.” - Mike Brown after his team’s win against the Magic in their game on Sunday.

“They need to step up and help the team because we need every single player in this team to step on the floor and contribute and to continue working. We know how to get there. We’re going to work on that, and we’ll get there.” - Darko Rajakovic after his team’s loss against the Celtics in their game on Sunday.

PG Jalen Brunson

SG Josh Hart

SF Mikal Bridges

PF OG Anunoby

C Karl-Anthony Towns

PG Immanuel Quickley

SG Brandon Ingram

SF Gradey Dick

PF Scottie Barnes

C Jakob Poeltl

PPG: Jalen Brunson (28)

APG: Jalen Brunson (6.4)

Reb/G: Karl-Anthony Towns (11.9)

PPG: Brandon Ingram (21.2)

APG: Immanuel Quickley (6.2)

Reb/G: Scottie Barnes (8)

Coaches:

New York Knicks: Mike Brown (1st season)

Toronto Raptors: Darko Rajakovic (3rd season)