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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Cavaliers

The New York Knicks go head-to-head with the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Why Under 231.5 Looks the Best Betting Option

We’ve identified a betting angle for Knicks vs Cavaliers on the totals. Our prediction is Under 231.5 points which is currently available at odds of -110.

Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 126-124 Knicks Win

New York Knicks won their previous game 105-99. This victory at United Center against Chicago Bulls was their third road win on the spin. Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 28 points, while Jalen Brunson put up 19 and Landry Shamet 16.

Cleveland Cavaliers have won their last five home games. Most recently, they lost 121-113 on the road at Paycom Center against Oklahoma City Thunder. Offensively, Sam Merrill led the charge with 20, while James Harden contributed 20 and Donovan Mitchell 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks have claimed back-to-back victories over the Cavs. Both wins came at Madison Square Garden and the scorelines were 119-111 and 126-124. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 116.5 points, 43.6 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 47.8% from the field and 77.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.2 points and 43.6 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 23.8 points and 7.2 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 10.4 rebounds and Landry Shamet 3.0 (43.5%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 122.8 points, 43.9 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 10.7 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 110.1 points and 41.6 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 25.0 points and 6.2 assists, while Jarrett Allen has an average of 11.3 rebounds and Sam Merrill 3.3 (53.2%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Tackle New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Under 231.5 points could be on the money for this NBA contest. Our pick is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Knicks vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Knicks games on the road.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Knicks games on the road.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Knicks games.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Cavs games at home.

Under 231.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jarrett Allen Over 8.5 Rebounds -103 BetMGM logo

Jarrett Allen (Cavs) has totaled Over 8.5 rebounds in 8 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -103 are now available.

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Jalen Brunson Under 25.5 Points -102 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has totaled an average of 18.2 points in the past 5 road games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -102.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 231.5
Spread Cavaliers -4
Player Rebounds Jarrett Allen Over 8.5

Our same game parlay pick is Under 231.5, Cavs -4 on the spread and Jarrett Allen (Cavs) to have Over 8.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 109 - 118 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

The Cavaliers to win by a 118-109 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

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New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Books Giving Cavs Plenty of Respect

Cleveland Cavaliers are regarded as having a 64% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -175. At +146, New York Knicks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 4, while total points comes in at 231.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 231.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to land the most baskets is Donovan Mitchell. Odds of -109 can be found for him scoring Over 27.5 points and there is -119 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-109
Under 27.5
-119
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 25.5
-122
Under 25.5
-106
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 19.5
-119
Under 19.5
-109
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 18.5
-109
Under 18.5
-119
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Player Assists
James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-132
Under 7.5
+102
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+116
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-108
Under 11.5
-120
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-105
Under 8.5
-123
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-139
Under 6.5
+107
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Can Cavs Keep Their Home Streak Alive?

The Cavaliers have stacked up five straight victories at Rocket Arena. They have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, averaging 120.10 points scored and 112.70 points allowed.

The Knicks have posted three consecutive road victories. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games away from home, scoring 113.40 points per contest and conceding 104.90.

In their most recent matchup at Rocket Arena, the Cavs got the better of the Knicks 124-105. In the previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Rocket Arena, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 7-3 232.80 120.10 112.70 5 5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 7-3 218.30 113.40 104.90 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 53 34.68 1423 327 26.8 6.2 2.8 3.4 0.1 0.7
Mikal Bridges 58 34.18 906 233 15.6 4.0 2.1 4.2 0.8 1.4
OG Anunoby 44 33.15 716 100 16.3 2.3 2.0 5.4 0.8 1.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 50 35.04 1230 410 24.6 8.2 3.0 4.8 0.4 1.3
Donovan Mitchell 54 33.49 1547 316 28.6 5.9 3.5 4.5 0.3 1.5
Evan Mobley 44 32.85 777 173 17.7 3.9 1.1 8.6 1.9 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

22 Feb NBA
Knicks 105-99 Bulls
21 Feb NBA
Rockets 106-108 Knicks
19 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-111 Knicks
11 Feb NBA
Knicks 138-89 76ers
10 Feb NBA
Pacers 137-134 Knicks
08 Feb NBA
Knicks 111-89 Celtics
06 Feb NBA
Knicks 80-118 Pistons
04 Feb NBA
Nuggets 127-134 Knicks
03 Feb NBA
Knicks 132-101 Wizards
01 Feb NBA
Lakers 100-112 Knicks

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

22 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 113-121 Thunder
20 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 118-113 Hornets
19 Feb NBA
Nets 84-112 Cavaliers
11 Feb NBA
Wizards 113-138 Cavaliers
09 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 119-117 Nuggets
07 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 132-126 Kings
04 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 124-91 Clippers
01 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 130-111 Trail Blazers
30 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 113-126 Suns
28 Jan NBA
Lakers 99-129 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
  • 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