| Moneyline Pick | Toronto Raptors |
| Player Prop | Jalen Brunson over 40.5 points + assists |
| Same Game Parlay (Bet Builder) | Raptors to win + under 231.5 total points + Brandon Ingram 20+ points |
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New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Main Match Info
- Date and Tip-off Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 8:30 PM ET
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Last match: New York Knicks 116:94 Toronto Raptors (November 30, 2025, 2025-26 NBA regular season)
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Toronto Raptors
This quarterfinal matchup in the 2025-26 NBA Cup pits two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference against each other. However, it’s safe to say that both are moving in opposite directions of late.
The Raptors have been one of the biggest surprises of the campaign, although they’ve been showing signs of wear and tear. They suffered back-to-back home defeats against the Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics over the weekend. That means they’re now riding a three-game losing streak at home, having also dropped five of their last six contests.
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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) December 7, 2025
Meanwhile, the Knicks are doing what everyone expected out of them since they’re among the top contenders in the East.
They endured some rough moments earlier in the season, but it seems they’ve turned things around. Their 106-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday extended their winning run to three encounters, and they’ve also come out on top in seven of their previous eight outings.
Despite their recent struggles, it wouldn’t be the worst thing to back Toronto here. They might have a slight edge on paper since they’re playing at home, where they recently completed an eight-game winning streak.
If the Knicks are without Karl-Anthony Towns, the Raptors’ edge could be even bigger.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Jalen Brunson over 40.5 points + assists
If Karl-Anthony Towns is unavailable, Jalen Brunson will have to step up for the Knicks. The star guard has done precisely that time and time again, and he should command a huge usage rate if Towns can’t operate as the second option on offence. Thus, a scenario where Brunson hovers around 40-41 points + assists looks realistic.
30 points and 9 assists for Jalen Brunson in New York’s win today!
It’s his second straight game with 30+ as the Knicks improve to 16-7 on the season and 13-1 at home 🗽 pic.twitter.com/Blqu2UXvyT
— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2025
Brunson posted 30 points and nine assists in the win over the Magic on Sunday, and he’s been putting up excellent numbers since returning from an ankle injury in November.
Brunson has scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games and five times in 10 contests since his return, averaging 28.0 points, 6.3 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.5 three-pointers over that span.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Raptors to win + under 231.5 total points + Brandon Ingram 20+ points
For our three-leg parlay, we’re backing the Raptors to win at home, but it wouldn’t be surprising if this turns into a low-scoring game. The deciding stages of the NBA Cup tend to be very intense, especially considering what’s at stake here. Since both teams feature elite defensive players, going with the under in this scenario doesn’t look like a bad idea.
If the Raptors are to win, though, they’ll need Brandon Ingram to be at his best. The star forward should operate as Toronto’s go-to scoring weapon in the absence of RJ Barrett (knee). Ingram scored 30 points in the loss against the Celtics and has posted at least 20 points in six of his last eight appearances.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Team News
New York Knicks Team News
Karl-Anthony Towns is dealing with a calf injury and is considered questionable after missing Sunday’s win over the Magic. His participation in Monday’s practice will probably determine whether he has a shot to play Tuesday or not.
Miles McBride is also carrying a questionable tag due to an ankle problem, although he tends to play off the bench and isn’t a regular starter like Towns. Another bench guard, Landry Shamet, is out due to a shoulder injury, and he’s expected to remain sidelined for a few more weeks in the best-case scenario.
Toronto Raptors Team News
The Raptors aren’t dealing with a lot of absences, but the most significant one is RJ Barrett. The small forward is dealing with a knee injury that has kept him sidelined since Nov. 23, and with no updates regarding a potential return, it seems he’s not going to return to the court anytime soon.
Jamison Battle is dealing with an ankle injury and didn’t play against the Celtics on Sunday. Even if he’s upgraded to available for this NBA Cup clash, he’s not expected to play a significant role in the rotation.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors: Where to Watch (Canada)
- Sportsnet (Toronto Raptors broadcast), MSG Networks (New York Knicks broadcast), Amazon Prime Video (nationally televised game)
- Stream in NBA League Pass
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