Cleveland Cavaliers (3-0) vs. NY Knicks (1-1)
October 28, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -2.5; Over/Under: +220.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and NY Knicks meet Monday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Wizards and Pistons, and they play the Magic and Lakers next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 128 points on 54.5 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.3 points and 4.3 assists, while Jarrett Allen is averaging 18 points and 1.3 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Darius Garland is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 43.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Celtics, beat the Pacers, and they play the Pistons and Heat next. The NY Knicks are averaging 116 points on 53.7 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 50 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 24 points and 3 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges is averaging 18.5 points and 3.5 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Hart is grabbing 7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.5 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Kevin McCullar Jr., Precious Achiuwa, and Mitchell Robinson, while Josh Hart is questionable and Miles McBride is probable. The Cavs will be without Max Strus and Emoni Bates.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Cavaliers and Knicks.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last four games.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 14 home games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight games between the Cavaliers and Knicks has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (75.0%) this season.
- Jalen Brunson ranks 10th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (31.8) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Jarrett Allen ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (83.3%) this season.
- Evan Mobley rank 3rd amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (4.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (3.5).
- The Knicks rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (10.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (128.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (54.5%).
NY Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The NY Knicks should get the benefit of the doubt at home where they play their best ball, and they’ve won 8 of their last 10 games against the Cavs. However, it’s the Cavaliers that have played the better ball through the first week, which includes three wins and an offense that’s on fire. The Knicks are also banged up, which includes being down big men and possibly being without Hart. The value is with the Cavs and the free bucket. I’ll take it.
