NY Knicks (37-18) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (45-10)
February 21, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -8.5; Over/Under: 240.5
(Get latest betting odds)
The NY Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Friday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Bulls and Hawks, and they play the Celtics, 76ers, and Grizzlies next. The NY Knicks are averaging 118.4 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.1 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.7 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Nets and Raptors, and they play the Grizzlies, Magic, and Celtics next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.9 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.6 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Cavaliers vs Knicks Injury Report
The Cavs will be without JT Thor.
The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet, Michael Robinson, OG Anunoby, and Kevin McCullar Jr.. Josh Hart is questionable after missing last night with a knee injury.
Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers should get the benefit of the doubt at home, with both teams on the end of a back-to-back. I still want the points with the Knicks. This just feels like too many points to leave on the table with a good Knicks squad that has 17 road wins. The Knicks have also won seven of the last 10 games against the Cavs, and it’s the underdog that’s covered four of the last five meetings. This is the biggest underdog the Knicks have been since May of last year. This is a statement game for the Cavs and Knicks and a potential playoff matchup that could determine who comes out of the East. I expect strong efforts from both sides. I want the points in my pocket. Give me the Knicks.
