It’s the first round of the 2025 NBA Cup, and the Toronto Raptors have home-court advantage in a high-stakes showdown against their division rivals, the New York Knicks. With both a regular-season win on the line, as well as the opportunity to push toward competing for the NBA Cup Trophy in Las Vegas, there’s no shortage of hype built around tonight’s tilt.
The only way the in-season tournament action could get any better is by placing a bet on the matchup with our Knicks vs. Raptors same game parlay. Check out our expert picks below, as well as in-depth analysis, so you can boost your bankroll this evening as you sweat every dunk, block, and three-point shot throughout the contest.
- Raptors +10.5 (-250)
- Collin Murray-Boyles Over 5.5 Points (+100)
- Sandro Mamukelashvili Over 4.5 Rebounds (-115)
Knicks vs. Raptors Same Game Parlay
Raptors +10.5 (-250)
Nursing their wounds both figuratively and literally, the Raptors are currently in the midst of a three-game losing skid. Coming off of a failed comeback attempt in a home loss suffered against the Boston Celtics, the Raptors have struggled to regain the momentum that propelled them to a nine-game winning streak.
Taking on one of the beasts of the East, the Raptors are sure to have their hands full against the Knicks. In their previous meeting this season, the Knicks shellacked the Raps in the second half of their matchup, finishing with a dominant 22-point victory at MSG. Needing a big win to keep their heads above the water, let’s stretch out the spread this evening to double digits to ensure that the Raptors cover in this NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup.
In their three-game losing streak, the Raptors have lost two of those games by seven points or fewer. With the home crowd behind them and a cash bonus on the line for the players, expect a motivated and hungry Raptors squad this evening as they remain competitive, covering the alt line of +10.5.
Collin Murray-Boyles Over 5.5 Points (+100)
Flying under the radar across the NBA in the top rookie discussions, 2025 ninth overall pick Collin Murray-Boyles has been an immediate impact player for the Raptors. Seemingly improving game after game, CMB has quickly proven himself to be a high-calibre player. While he was drafted primarily due to his sensational defensive skillset, look for Murray-Boyles to instead showcase that he can also get buckets as he drops Over 5.5 points.
Over his last five games played, CMB has scored Over 5.5 points in four of them, including three double-digit scoring performances. Able to stretch the floor effectively, as well as finish through contact down low at the rim, Murray-Boyles is quickly developing into a superb two-way player.
Taking on a Knicks squad that lacks strong interior defenders, bank on CMB to score Over 5.5 points with ease as he cashes as a plus-money point-scorer in tonight’s NBA Cup action.
Sandro Mamukelashvili Over 4.5 Rebounds (-115)
Primed to continue his fantastic first season with the Raptors, look for versatile big man Sandro Mamukelashvili to grab Over 4.5 rebounds against the Knicks.
Over his last 10 games, Mamukelashvili has been an unreal board-getter, having corralled Over 4.5 rebounds in six of the games in that span. Possessing terrific size and athleticism, the Georgian forward has been stupendous at crashing the glass on both ends of the court. While the Knicks are a stellar rebounding team, don’t expect this to faze Mamu as he’s proven he can go toe-to-toe with the Knicks’ bigs, having racked up seven boards in their last meeting.
Hammer the Over on Mamukelashvili’s rebound total and watch as he rises above the sea of hands and hauls in several rebounds to help notch you another winning leg on your Knicks vs. Raptors same game parlay.