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 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
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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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Our Game Prediction
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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
  • 5 wins and 5 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
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Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Evan Mobley 25 34.17 477 103 19.1 4.1 1.5 9.3 1.6 1.0
Donovan Mitchell 28 34.05 856 151 30.6 5.4 4.0 4.5 0.3 1.3
Darius Garland 15 30.14 257 103 17.1 6.9 2.4 2.9 0.1 0.8

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 26 35.24 757 171 29.1 6.6 2.8 3.4 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 29 35.22 492 119 17.0 4.1 2.4 4.6 1.0 1.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 27 33.16 601 81 22.3 3.0 1.8 11.7 0.7 0.9

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

23 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers
22 Dec NBA
Hornets 132-139 Cavaliers
19 Dec NBA
Bulls 136-125 Cavaliers
17 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls
14 Dec NBA
Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers
12 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 130-126 Wizards
06 Dec NBA
Warriors 99-94 Cavaliers
05 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-130 Cavaliers
03 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 122-110 Cavaliers
01 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 135-119 Pacers

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

23 Dec NBA
Knicks 104-115 Timberwolves
21 Dec NBA
Heat 125-132 Knicks
19 Dec NBA
76ers 116-107 Knicks
18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-113 Pacers
16 Dec NBA Cup Final Stage
Spurs 113-124 Knicks
13 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-120 Magic
09 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-101 Raptors
07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-146 Knicks
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 39 38 0.506 115.3 116 -0.7 21-17 18-21 7-8 26-21 7-3 2W
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 26 0.658 116.8 114.7 2.1 26-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 4W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 37 0.513 113.9 112.5 1.4 21-16 18-21 8-6 22-24 5-5 1L
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Lakers 50 26 0.658 116.8 114.7 2.1 26-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 4W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 37 0.513 113.9 112.5 1.4 21-16 18-21 8-6 22-24 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 39 38 0.506 115.3 116 -0.7 21-17 18-21 7-8 26-21 7-3 2W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 26 0.658 116.8 114.7 2.1 26-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 4W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Clippers 39 37 0.513 113.9 112.5 1.4 21-16 18-21 8-6 22-24 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 39 38 0.506 115.3 116 -0.7 21-17 18-21 7-8 26-21 7-3 2W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
  • 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