Cleveland Cavaliers (63-17) vs. NY Knicks (50-30)
April 11, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -10.5; Over/Under: 228.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and NY Knicks meet on Friday 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 Bulls, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Pacers next. The Cavs have won seven of their last nine games and have clinched the top seed in the East.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.3 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24 points and 5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.5 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 9.8 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Celtics and Pistons, and they play the Nets next. The Knicks have won seven of their last 11 games and are the third seed in the East.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.2 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.4 points and 3.1 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven home games following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost 16 of their last 18 road games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Cavaliers and Knicks at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last five night games at Madison Square Garden have gone UNDER the total points line.
Knicks vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Ariel Hukporti, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson.
Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Max Strus are questionable for the Cavs after not playing last night.
Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction
I’m going to assume the Cavaliers will once again sit their star players with the top seed locked up. The Knicks played last night, but they need a win to lock up the third seed in the East. This game means something to the Knicks, and that’s why they’re big favorites to win. Also, if the Cavs are going to be undermanned yet again, it’s going to be tough, as bench players are going to log heavy minutes for a second straight game. They’re not used to that, and it could impact them negatively. The Knicks should win this game by a comfortable margin. I’ll lay the points.
