<p>The New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors matchup on Monday, December 1, at 10:00 AEDT at Madison Square Garden will feature two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.</p> <p>The Knicks have been trending in a positive direction this season, having fired their coach after making the postseason. Another playoff spot is desired, and their early season form suggests their objective can be achieved.</p> <p>The Toronto Raptors have had a number of poor seasons recently, but this year’s regular-season campaign looks to be bucking the trend. They are among the best teams in the NBA right now.</p> <p>As this match will be one that NBA betting enthusiasts highly anticipate, we recommend reading on for our top New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors predictions!</p> <h2>New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Yet to play each other this season, the Knicks and Raptors have a very one-sided history when looking at the head-to-head record over the last 20 games. The Knicks appear to dominate these matchups, holding a 12-8 record.</p> <p>If that wasn’t already something to be impressed by, it’s probably worth noting that the Knicks have won the last eight matches between them. In the last five, the following scorelines have been produced:</p> <ul> <li>Feb 2025: Raptors 115-121 Knicks</li> <li>Jan 2025: Knicks 112-98 Raptors</li> <li>Dec 2024: Knicks 139-125 Raptors</li> <li>Dec 2024: Raptors 108-113 Knicks</li> <li>Mar 2024: Raptors 101-145 Knicks</li> </ul> <p>From the scorelines registered, games typically see the Knicks emerge as comfortable winners. A couple of encounters have been tight, but New York often has enough to overcome its Canadian counterparts.</p> <p>Over the four games played last season, Karl-Anthony Towns had a leading points total in two. He had 27 and 31 across those two (as well as 27 and 24). Jalen Brunson is another who has enjoyed this game, as he has had 28, 13, 12, and 20.</p> <p>For the Raptors, there have been struggles. Scottie Barnes has been the most consistent in terms of points, scoring 23, 18, 24, and 15. RJ Barrett had 30 in one game, but that’s typically as good as it has got for Toronto.</p> <h2>New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Our top New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors betting predictions involve backing New York to win. They don’t typically lose to the Raptors, and despite Toronto’s impressive start to the season, the Knicks have continued to be in fine form themselves.</p> <p>Player props are always a highlight in NBA betting, which is why we always like to make predictions across these market types.</p> <p>Towns is beginning to play at his All-Star level, and with four strong performances against the Raptors last season, we predict he’ll score 25+ points in this game. Brandon Ingram has been performing well in his first year for Toronto; we predict he’ll also have 25+ points.</p>