Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Knicks versus the Cavaliers? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH.
In this Eastern matchup, the Knicks are the betting favorite against the Cavaliers. The over/under for the game is 214.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Cleveland Cavaliers – New York Knicks odds
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Cavaliers, the Knicks have put together a record of 4-1. The last three times that the Cavaliers have hosted the Knicks, the over/under record is 0-3 with the teams combining for an average of 198 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 0-3.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Knicks offense has averaged 103 points per game while allowing an average of 106. New York posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-4-1 ATS.
- In their last ten games at home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
- The last three games that Cleveland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Prediction
New York is coming off a defeat against the New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 96-87, which brings their overall record to 1-2.
Against New Orleans, the Knicks were led by RJ Barrett and Jalen Brunson, who scored 18 and 14 points respectively. Barrett shot 7/16 and Brunson shot 4/14 from the field.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Knicks allowed 96 points and caused 18 turnovers in their game against the Pelicans. Additionally, they recorded 7 steals and 3 blocked shots.
Cleveland’s most recent game came against the Pacers, resulting in a defeat with a score of 125-113. Consequently, their overall record now stands at 1-2.
Against Indiana, the Cavaliers were led by Evan Mobley, who scored 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Caris LeVert contributed 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. Mobley showcased his shooting prowess with a 54.5% field goal percentage, while LeVert displayed accuracy with a 42.9% field goal percentage and 40% from three-point range.
Defensively, the Cavaliers achieved 2 steals, 33 defensive rebounds, and allowed 125 points in their previous game. Their defensive performance featured 6 blocked shots and 6 forced turnovers.
Despite being 3 point underdogs, we predict the Cavaliers to come out on top with a final score of 111-99.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- We like the Cavaliers on the moneyline (+124)
- The Cavaliers are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 210 points, and we suggest taking the under
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Ricky Rubio – Personal – Out
- Jarrett Allen – Ankle – Out
- Donovan Mitchell – Hamstring – Questionable
- Darius Garland – Hamstring – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
New York Knicks Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
