"The Knicks' +371 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 117.2 points per game (10th in the NBA) while giving up 111.1 per contest (fifth in the league). The Knicks grab 46.0 rebounds per game (seventh in the league) while allowing 41.8 per outing to their opponents."
"New York makes 14.9 three-pointers per game (fourth-most in the league), 1.2 more than its opponents (13.7). It is shooting 37.6% from beyond the arc (fourth-best in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 35.7%."
"In games this year in which they were an underdog by 1.5 points or more, the Raptors have a 13-10 record against the spread. The Knicks have a 25-20-1 record against the spread this season when favored by 1.5 points or more."
The Toronto Raptors (35-25) host the New York Knicks (39-22) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. Toronto is a 1.5-point underdog attempting to stop a three-game home losing streak. The Knicks rank 10th in scoring (117.2 ppg) while allowing 111.1 ppg (fifth-best defense). New York leads in three-point shooting at 37.6% and makes 14.9 threes per game (fourth-most). The Knicks hold a +371 scoring differential and outrebound opponents by 4.2 boards per game. The game's over/under is set at 223.5 points, with both teams averaging higher scoring outputs than the projected total.
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