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New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 4, 2025

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Feb 4, 2025 8:58 PM
The New York Knicks, riding high after Jalen Brunson's 42-point performance, look to extend their winning streak against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, February 4th at 7:30 PM at Scotiabank Arena. The Knicks lead the season series 3-0 and will aim to capitalize on their strong road record (15-8) against a struggling Raptors team (16-33 overall, 12-14 at home).
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors

Current Odds

NY
TOR
Over
236.5
-110
Under
236.5
-120
NY
-3.5
+105
TOR
+5.5
+150
NY
ML
-263
TOR
ML
+4847

Toronto Raptors recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/2/25 vs LA Clippers W 115-108
1/31/25 vs Chicago Bulls L 122-106
1/29/25 @ Washington Wizards W 106-82
1/27/25 vs New Orleans Pelicans W 113-104
1/25/25 @ Atlanta Hawks W 117-94

New York Knicks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/1/25 vs Los Angeles Lakers L 128-112
1/29/25 vs Denver Nuggets W 122-112
1/27/25 vs Memphis Grizzlies W 143-106
1/25/25 vs Sacramento Kings W 143-120
1/21/25 @ Brooklyn Nets W 99-95

Toronto Raptors injuries

  • Bruce Brown (SF): Day-To-Day
  • Chris Boucher (PF): Day-To-Day

New York Knicks injuries

  • Mitchell Robinson (C): Out
  • OG Anunoby (SF): Out
  • Pacome Dadiet (G): Out

Knicks vs Raptors game info

Type Info
Venue Scotiabank Arena
Location Toronto, ON
Tip-off Tue 7:30 PM

Knicks vs Raptors predictions

If you're a fan of the New York Knicks, your attention will likely gravitate towards Jalen Brunson, the dynamo point guard who's just coming off an impressive 42-point game. He's slated to shine once again, possibly racking up around 26 points and handing out 7.6 assists—further proof of his impressive decision-making on the court. Equally noteworthy, Karl-Anthony Towns is bound to be a force in the paint. You might see him pulling down close to 15 rebounds while adding a solid 23 points to the scoreboard. And don't sleep on Josh Hart—his versatility often translates to double-digit rebounds and a knack to spearhead successful plays, often finding teammates with his sharp passes.

Turning the spotlight over to the Toronto Raptors, RJ Barrett is expected to continue his smooth scoring with roughly 19 points and several assists up his sleeves. Developing a synergy with teammates like Scottie Barnes, who could potentially flirt with a double-double, becomes crucial for Toronto's game plan. Watching Jakob Poeltl anchor the defense will be another thrill, as his rebounding will be front and center. Matching Towns on the boards tries to level the playing field and could determine the tempo of their game strategy.

So, who do you think comes out on top in this matchup? The Knicks have been dominating the regular season series, notching wins with seemingly effortless execution. Saying the consistency of Brunson and Towns sustains New York's momentum wouldn't be far-fetched. Yet, don't rule out the home advantage the Raptors have in Scotiabank Arena; they thrive on their crowd's energy. However, gut feeling says the Knicks may slightly edge out Toronto, with their robust roster and the confidence of leading the series perhaps pushing them over the line once more.

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