Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Knicks

Cavs Look the Smart Pick

The Cavaliers are available at -112 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore the Knicks and there’s value on offer when it comes to these odds.

Cavs 108-102 Victors When Teams Met Last

The Cleveland Cavaliers ended their 2024–25 campaign with a 4–1 series loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, falling 114–105 at home in Game 5 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, with Evan Mobley getting 24 and De'Andre Hunter 12.

The New York Knicks ended last season with a 4–2 series loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 6, they suffered a 125–108 defeat on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. OG Anunoby bagged 24 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 points and 14 rebounds, with Jalen Brunson scoring 19 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 108-102 victory was registered against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Cavs have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Knicks. On the head-to-head front, it has been 5 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.3 points, 47.2 rebounds, 22.1 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 45.6% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.6 points and 43.4 rebounds per contest.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.5 points, 3.9 assists and 2.9 (34.5%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen averages 7.8 rebounds.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.5 points, 43.2 rebounds, 20.0 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.7 points and 37.1 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.5 points, 6.5 assists and 2.6 (36.6%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 11.9 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Evan Mobley, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

New York Knicks lineup: OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Ariel Hukporti.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be the Moneyline and our pick is Cavaliers at the current odds of -112. They can get the better of their opponents in this NBA showdown.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Cavaliers vs Knicks stats:

  • Cavs have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Cavs have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Knicks have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Knicks have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Knicks have lost their last 4 games against Cavs.

Cavs Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donovan Mitchell Over 26.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has recorded an average of 34.2 points in the past 5 games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -112.

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De'Andre Hunter Under 15.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

De'Andre Hunter (Cavs) has averaged 9 points in the past 4 games. We are therefore keen to back the -112 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

Latest De'Andre Hunter Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Cavaliers
Totals Under 226.5
Player Points Donovan Mitchell Over 26.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Cavs on the moneyline, Under 226.5 and Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) to score Over 26.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 114 - 109 Knicks logo Knicks

The Cavaliers can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 114-109 for a big potential return.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

New York Knicks are on offer at +104 on the Moneyline if you want to back this franchise, with Cleveland Cavaliers available at -122. The sportsbooks award a 55% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning NBA bet.

1.5 is the spread and 229.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 229.5 at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Donovan Mitchell is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -115 that he goes Over 26.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 26.5
-115
Under 26.5
-115
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 24.5
-118
Under 24.5
-114
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 20.5
-106
Under 20.5
-127
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 19.5
-125
Under 19.5
-106
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+102
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-127
Under 5.5
-105
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 3.5
+118
Under 3.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-135
Under 11.5
+102
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-109
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-141
Under 8.5
+107
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
+115
Under 7.5
-149
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 15 37.75 296 90 19.7 6.0 2.3 5.1 0.7 1.8
Donovan Mitchell 15 36.27 388 49 25.9 3.3 2.7 5.2 0.3 1.1
Evan Mobley 15 35.61 253 61 16.9 4.1 1.3 8.4 1.9 1.1

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 11 35.79 312 67 28.4 6.1 2.5 2.8 - 1.1
OG Anunoby 9 35.13 184 12 20.4 1.3 2.4 7.2 1.0 1.8
Josh Hart 11 33.66 116 46 10.5 4.2 1.1 8.8 0.2 1.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Max Strus
Injured
De'Andre Hunter
Injured
Darius Garland
Injured

New York Knicks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Josh Hart
Injured
Mitchell Robinson
Injured

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
8 OG Anunoby
11 Jalen Brunson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
55 Ariel Hukporti
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
4 Evan Mobley
5 Sam Merrill
20 Jaylon Tyson
31 Jarrett Allen
45 Donovan Mitchell

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

19 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-115 Knicks
17 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 125-94 Pistons
15 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 115-94 Cavaliers
13 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 117-113 Pistons
11 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 103-112 Cavaliers
09 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 109-116 Cavaliers
07 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 97-107 Pistons
05 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 101-111 Pistons
03 May NBA Playoffs
Raptors 102-114 Cavaliers
01 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 110-112 Raptors

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

19 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-115 Knicks
10 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 144-114 76ers
08 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 108-94 76ers
06 May NBA Playoffs
76ers 102-108 Knicks
04 May NBA Playoffs
76ers 98-137 Knicks
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 140-89 Hawks
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 97-126 Knicks
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 114-98 Hawks
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 108-109 Hawks
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 107-106 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak