NY Knicks vs. TOR Raptors – NBA Cup on Prime Video Game Day Preview: 12.09.2025

Get Knicks vs. Raptors NBA Cup quarterfinal insights for 12.09.2025. Preview odds, injuries, and key matchups before making your NBA picks.

KNICKS VS. RAPTORS IN THE NBA CUP QUARTERFINALS 😤

Catch the game TONIGHT at 8:30pm ET on Sportsnet 🏀 pic.twitter.com/9TNgFmOAGM

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 9, 2025

When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 — 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, ON
TV: Amazon Prime Video

Spread: NYK -4.5
O/U: 225.5–231.5 points
Moneyline: NYK -192 / TOR +158

New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors Game Day Preview

The NBA Cup knockout rounds continue tonight with a battle between two Atlantic Division rivals trending in opposite directions. The New York Knicks (16–7) enter this quarterfinal riding a three-game winning streak and an 8–2 surge over their last 10. The Raptors (15–10), meanwhile, have hit a skid — dropping three straight and five of their last six after a hot start to the season.

New York has dominated this matchup for nearly two years, winning nine straight meetings, including a commanding 116–94 victory on November 30. Toronto will need to overcome both injuries and a historically difficult opponent to advance.

New York Knicks

2025–26 Record: 16–7 (1st in Atlantic Division)
Road Record: 3–6
StatementGames NBA Power Ranking: 4

The Knicks enter this NBA Cup quarterfinal in excellent form. New York has won seven of its last eight games and continues to look like one of the East’s most well-rounded teams under head coach Mike Brown. Their offense has taken a leap — averaging 119.8 points per game over the last 10 — thanks to a faster pace, more threes, and elite guard play.

Jalen Brunson has been the driving force, averaging 28 points and 6.4 assists in his last 10 outings. His improved off-ball movement and catch-and-shoot efficiency have reshaped the team’s offensive identity.

Karl-Anthony Towns remains a focal point but is questionable tonight with a calf injury, which would significantly impact New York’s spacing and interior scoring.

Recent quotes from Mike Brown highlight the team’s defensive depth and All-Star-level contributions beyond the headliners:

“We’re not a two-man band. We’ve got multiple guys playing at career-high levels.”
“OG Anunoby’s ability to guard one through five is huge for us.”

Brown also praised the emergence of big man Ariel Hukporti, naming him Defensive Player of the Game Sunday thanks to his rim protection, verticality, and transition effort.

New York enters tonight’s matchup confident, deep, and structurally sound — but the 3–6 road record suggests this environment won’t be easy.

Key Injuries

• Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) – Questionable
• Miles McBride (ankle) – Out
• Pacome Dadiet (ankle) – Out

Ariel Hukporti NBA Combine measurements – 8.1% Body Fat #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/yvemrlp8UA

— Boogie Muse (@BoogieFlandMuse) December 8, 2025

Toronto Raptors

2025–26 Record: 15–10 (4th in Eastern Conference)
Home Record: 8–5
StatementGames NBA Power Ranking: 11

Toronto’s season has been defined by extreme stretches — a nine-game winning streak earlier in the year, followed by dropping five of seven heading into tonight. The last week has exposed inconsistent defense and scoring droughts, particularly with RJ Barrett sidelined by a knee injury.

Still, the Raptors have firepower. Brandon Ingram leads the team with 21.2 PPG, while Scottie Barnes continues a breakout campaign, earning Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month honors. He anchors a Raptors defense that allowed an NBA-best 100.8 points per game during Group Play.

Guard Immanuel Quickley remains a key X-factor, coming off a 31-point performance in a recent loss.

After Sunday’s defeat to the Celtics, head coach Darko Rajaković challenged his group to rediscover their identity:

“When we play with urgency and scrappiness, we can compete with anybody.”
“We’re focused on execution, transparency, and the process.”

Toronto will need that urgency to break a nine-game losing streak against New York.

Key Injuries

• RJ Barrett (knee) – Out

🚨NBA Play🚨

1u Brandon Ingram under 23.5 points (-110)

Ingram averages 31% of his points from midrange & 21% from the non restricted paint area. NYK allows the5th fewest points from the midrange & 2nd fewest from the non restricted paint area. Ingram averages 3.9 points (16%)…

— DevMerkBets🚂 (@DevMerkBets) December 9, 2025

Knicks vs. Raptors Key Facts

• Knicks have won nine straight vs. Toronto
• Knicks averaging 119.8 PPG over the last 10 games
• Raptors defense was the best in Group Play (100.8 PAPG)