New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Odds – November 15, 2026

The New York Knicks visit the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena with both teams looking to steady their early-season form. New York brings a 6-6 record; Toronto enters at 5-7.

Game details and odds

Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm EST · Scotiabank Arena

Total: 217.5 — over -110, under -110.

Odds checked November 15, 2026 10:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Knicks look to turn defensive strength into a road result

New York allows 103.7 points per game and collects 47.7 rebounds per game, two strengths that could help it control possessions. Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks with 26.6 points per game, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 13.7 rebounds. The challenge is translating those advantages into a road win.

The Knicks have lost their last two completed games, falling 106-104 at Indiana after a 115-107 home defeat to Cleveland. Those results interrupted a stretch that included a 117-85 win over Milwaukee, a 109-97 road win at Cleveland and a 135-105 victory over Chicago. New York has shown it can hold opponents down and create separation, but the Indiana result also shows how little margin it had in its latest road outing. A return to the execution behind those earlier wins would make the recent skid less defining.

Raptors seek a response after uneven finishes

Toronto scores 114.3 points per game and averages 28.1 assists, giving it a productive offensive baseline. Its 10.6 steals per game could also disrupt New York's possessions. Yet the Raptors allow 112.8 points per game, and their 2-3 home record leaves room for improvement at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto's last three completed games were losses: 123-112 at Philadelphia, 98-93 at home against Boston and 118-102 at home against Memphis. The Boston game was close, but the Raptors could not score enough to finish it; against Memphis, they conceded more while again failing to reach their Philadelphia output. A 121-107 road win over Milwaukee earlier in this run shows Toronto can produce a convincing result. Its more recent home defeats, though, make sustained scoring and tighter defense the immediate tests.

Injury news

New York Knicks: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Toronto Raptors: Nate Bittle – Out (Foot); Scottie Barnes – Out (Groin); Kevin McCullar Jr. – Day-To-Day (Illness); Kawhi Leonard – Out (Knee).

Availability checked November 15, 2026 10:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: New York Knicks.

New York's defensive average and rebounding give it the more convincing foundation, despite two recent losses. Toronto's ability to generate steals offers a route to an upset if the Knicks struggle to protect possessions.

Original winner pick recorded November 15, 2026 03:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.