The New York Knicks (39-22) will visit the Toronto Raptors (35-25) for a compelling Eastern Conference showdown in the NBA tonight. Tipoff from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.
The Knicks are 2.5-point favorites over the Raptors on the spread (Knicks-2.5), with the over/under set at 221.5 total points. New York is a -142 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Toronto is +120 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Knicks vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, March 3.
Knicks vs Raptors Prediction
Knicks vs Raptors pick: OG Anunoby Over 1.5 Steals (+120)
My Raptors vs. Knicks best bet is on OG Anunoby over 1.5 steals at plus-money. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Odds
| Knicks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -115 | 221.5 -110o / -110u | -142 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -105 | 221.5 -110o / -110u | +120 |
Knicks vs Raptors NBA Tuesday Preview
New York has simply owned this matchup this season.
The Knicks are only 5-13 straight up against teams that are .500 or better while on the road.
But in that scenario, the Knicks are 2-0 in Toronto, and 3-0 against the Raptors this season overall.
The injury reports are worth monitoring though, as the Knicks are on the front end of a back-to-back and will be back home on Wednesday to face the Thunder.
Toronto got off to a great start this year, at 14-5 on Thanksgiving — but since then, they are just 21-20.
Still, the Raptors are only 2.0 games behind the Cavaliers for the 4-seed.
A win over the Knicks would bring them within 2.5 games of the third seed.
As of this morning, Miles McBride (core) is the only injury, but I'd be surprised if Mitchell Robinson isn't added, given that the Knicks face OKC tomorrow, and he doesn't play back-to-backs.
For Toronto, Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is out.
Knicks vs Raptors Picks, Betting Predictions
Part of why the Knicks have dominated this matchup, aside from being more fortunate with health, is that they have played really well defensively against Toronto.
The way to beat the Knicks' defense is to create open looks from three-point range to bring the defense out to make it easier to drive, which isn't as hard as it seemed for the Spurs a few days ago.
The Raptors try to play inside out and go downhill at will, which is how the Knicks are able to turn them over.
Toronto has had 52 turnovers against New York in three games, with 20 and 18 in each game.
In total, the Knicks have 30 steals against them, with OG Anunoby accounting for eight — and that's with one game missed.
He had six against Toronto last time, and two before that.
Additionally, he's recorded two or more steals in three of his last five outings.
Knicks vs Raptors Best Bet
- OG Anunoby Over 1.5 Steals (+120)
Knicks vs Raptors Betting Trends
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