Toronto
Raptors
2-1
Spread
+3.5
NBA Predictions
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Predictions
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:30pm EST
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New York
Knicks
0-4
Spread
-3.5
50%
50%
Spread
Toronto Raptors +3.5
New York Knicks -3.5
Moneyline
Toronto Raptors +142
New York Knicks -170
Total
Over 228.5 (-108)
Under 228.5 (-112)
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Raptors vs. Knicks Prediction: Preseason Uncertainty Makes New York a Pass
Analysis updated October 15, 2026 at 7:24 AM CDT
The Knicks are favored by 5.5 points despite an 0-4 preseason record, and the lack of confirmed lineup information makes both sides difficult to trust.
Raptors vs. Knicks outlook
New York is the likely winner based on the SPF market, which lists the Knicks at -205 and Toronto at +170. The spread is Knicks -5.5, but their 0-4 preseason record makes that price difficult to back against a Raptors team that enters 2-1, according to Fubo News.
Toronto’s RJ Barrett entered averaging 17.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in the preseason. Scottie Barnes added 14.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. For New York, Jalen Brunson averaged 15.0 points, while OG Anunoby contributed 12.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Those small preseason samples show who has produced, but not how long they will play at Madison Square Garden.
Betting assessment
No confirmed starters, injury report or expected playing-time information is available. That matters in the preseason because rotation choices can quickly change the matchup, so Toronto’s stronger record alone isn’t enough to justify either +170 or +5.5.
The same limitation applies to the 225.5 total, priced at -110 on both sides. Without reliable pace, rotation or availability evidence, there is no supported case for the over or under. New York is the projected winner, but the wager is Pass.
Pick
New York Knicks
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass