The Cleveland Cavaliers and NY Knicks meet Thursday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Hornets and Pelicans, and they play the Rockets next. The Cavs have lost 8 of their last 13 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 120 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.6 points and 5.4 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 19.1 points and 4.1 assists. Darius Garland is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Heat, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Hawks next. The Knicks have won 19 of their last 25 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.3 points and 3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 1.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last six games following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost seven of their eight previous Christmas Day road games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Cavaliers following a loss.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Cavaliers’ last four games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last eight games against the Knicks following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last six games as favorites against the Cavaliers have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.7) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Sam Merrill has recorded the most field goal attempts without being blocked (135) of any player in the league this season.
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.9).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.2).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (43.9).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (92.8).
Knicks vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet and Miles McBride. OG Anunoby, Guerschon Yabusele, and Jalen Brunson are questionable.
The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Larry Nance Jr., and Evan Mobley. Lonzo Ball is questionable.
Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers should be up for this game, and they’ve won 4 of the last 5 games against the Knicks. The Knicks are also banged up based on their last game, so who knows who actually suits up. It’s a game worth monitoring before betting. With that said, we’ve been fading the Cavaliers all season and that’s not going to stop now.
The Cavaliers have not only had trouble sustaining wins, but they’re 9-22 ATS on the season. With a cover percentage of 29 percent, the Cavs are comfortably the worst cover team in the NBA. The Knicks are 19-11 ATS on the season and are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 home games as a favorite. I have to lay the points with the Knicks.