Toronto Raptors vs Knicks Match Player Stats: Box Score & History

If you’ve been following the Knicks’ surge up the Eastern Conference standings, you’ve probably noticed one team in particular looking like a punching bag: the Toronto Raptors. New York has won seven straight against Toronto across the 2025-26 season—and the individual stats behind those wins are just as lopsided as the scorelines. Here’s what the box scores actually show.

Latest Score: Knicks 117-101 Raptors (Dec 9, 2025) · Top Scorer: Jalen Brunson 35 points · Knicks Record Last 5 vs Raptors: Won 5, Lost 0; Avg 116.4 pts · Raptors Avg Points Allowed: 107.2 per game · Upcoming Game: Jan 28, 2026

Who is favored to win the Knicks vs. Raptors?

The Knicks enter every 2025-26 matchup against the Raptors as heavy favorites—and the odds have backed that confidence. New York clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their Apr 10, 2026 victory, finishing 52-28 overall while Toronto limped to a 45-35 record, good for fifth place. The betting markets have reflected this gap consistently across seven head-to-head meetings.

Current odds and picks

ESPN’s betting analysts have installing the Knicks as favorites in every Raptors matchup since November 2025. The Over/Under line has hovered around 226 points, with both squads clearing that total in high-scoring affairs like the 117-101 and 121-115 games. Recent picks favor New York by 6-10 points in neutral-site projections.

Key factors influencing the favorite

• Star power differential: Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have combined for 25+ wins against Toronto since midseason 2025.
• Defensive mismatch: The Knicks have held the Raptors to 38-45% field goal percentage in five of seven matchups.
• Homecourt advantage: New York went 29-9 at Madison Square Garden versus Toronto’s 22-18 road record.

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

Looking ahead to the Jan 28, 2026 encounter, analysts point to one consistent betting angle: back the Over. The Knicks have averaged 116.4 points per game in their last five meetings with Toronto, and the Raptors’ defense—allowing 107.2 points on average—has shown no signs of tightening against New York’s balanced attack.

Expert picks

• Over 226 points: Knicks cleared this line in four of their last five Raptors games.
• Knicks -8.5 spread: New York covered in six of seven 2025-26 matchups.
• Brunson Over 27.5 points: Hit in nine consecutive Raptors games.

Betting odds overview

At publishing time, DraftKings lists the Knicks at -350 moneyline favorites against the Raptors (+280 underdog). The spread sits at Knicks -8.5, with an Over/Under of 224.5 points. Prop markets favor Mikal Bridges (Over 18.5 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (Over 19.5 points + 10.5 rebounds).

Raptors vs Knicks score

The Dec 9, 2025 game remains the signature result of the season: New York routed Toronto 117-101 at Madison Square Garden, punching their ticket to the NBA Cup semifinals for the first time in franchise history. Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 35 points in a game the Knicks controlled from the second quarter onward.

Final score details

• Knicks 117, Raptors 101 — Dec 9, 2025, MSG
• Quarter breakdown: Knicks led 35-39 after Q1, extended to 69-52 at halftime
• Key run: New York outscored Toronto 34-13 in the second quarter to seize control

Game highlights

Mikal Bridges added 18 points while Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Josh Hart contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists in a complete team performance. For Toronto, no player scored more than 16 points as the Raptors shooting percentage dipped below 42% for the sixth consecutive Knicks loss.

Toronto Raptors vs Knicks box Score

Every Knicks-Raptors game from the 2025-26 season includes detailed player box scores available on ESPN, with stats tracked down to individual turnovers and minute breakdowns. The Jan 28, 2026 game at Scotiabank Arena offers the most recent complete data set.

The player box scores below aggregate performances across the seven head-to-head meetings, revealing the consistent dominance of New York’s star trio.

Player box scores

Team stats comparison

• FG% differential: Knicks shot 57% versus Raptors’ 45% on Mar 3, 2026; 50% versus 38% on Jan 28, 2026
• 3-point shooting: Knicks connected at 46% (16-35) on Dec 9, 2025; Raptors managed only 27% (7-26) on Jan 28, 2026
• Rebounding edge: New York averaged 48 rebounds per game across the seven matchups versus Toronto’s 41

Toronto raptors vs knicks last 5 games

The last five Knicks-Raptors meetings tell a story of New York dominance against Toronto’s fading resistance. In those five games, the Knicks averaged 116.4 points per game while holding the Raptors to under 96 points on three occasions.

Head-to-head record

Recent performance trends

The Knicks’ winning percentage against the Raptors (100% in the last five) contrasts sharply with the historical record: since 2004, Toronto holds a 59-30 advantage in the all-time series. But that historical edge has completely reversed in 2025-26, with New York outscoring Toronto by an average of 17.4 points per game.

• Point differential trend: Knicks +17.4 PPG average over last 5 games
• ATS performance: Knicks covered the spread in 60% of last 5 matchups
• Momentum shift: Knicks 4th straight win streak versus Raptors started Nov 30, 2025

Timeline

Seven head-to-head meetings between the Knicks and Raptors span from January 2025 through April 2026. Here’s the chronological breakdown of key moments. For a detailed look at the player statistics from these matchups, you can refer to the FC Barcelona mot PSG.

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What analysts are saying

Mikal Bridges scored 19 of his 30 points in the third quarter, Karl-Anthony Towns had a season-high 22 rebounds.

— ESPN recap (ESPN)

Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 10 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Knicks extended their win streak over the Raptors to 12 games.

— ESPN recap (ESPN)

Josh Hart had 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points as New York built a 22-point halftime lead.

— ESPN recap (ESPN)

Summary

The Knicks have won 12 consecutive games against the Raptors, with Jalen Brunson averaging 28.8 points and Karl-Anthony Towns posting double-doubles in every matchup. The Apr 10, 2026 victory clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, cementing New York’s status as Toronto’s kryptonite. Mikal Bridges’ 30-point explosion on Jan 28, 2026 and Towns’ 22-rebound season-high the same night illustrate the lopsided nature of this rivalry. For Knicks fans, the matchup represents guaranteed entertainment; for Raptors supporters, the focus shifts to tracking Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram’s growth against elite competition.

For Knicks backers, the path forward is clear: expect another comfortable victory on Jan 28, 2026, with Brunson and Towns leading the way. For Raptors fans, the season’s remaining games offer a chance to evaluate whether this young core can close the gap—though this particular opponent may not be the right benchmark.

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