Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 25

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The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in New York, NY.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Cavaliers vs Knicks Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 9-22 against the spread, while the Knicks are 18-11 against the spread.

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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Thursday‘s game with 58.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Knicks.

Knicks vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 64.2% confidence.

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Cavaliers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 39 away games (+14.05 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.40 Units / 22% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 43 away games (+9.40 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 games (+8.55 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 36 away games (+7.85 Units / 11% ROI)

Knicks Best Bets for Tonight:

• The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 35 games at home (+15.10 Units / 39% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 61 games (+13.70 Units / 9% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 39 games at home (+11.85 Units / 13% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+9.35 Units / 45% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games at home (+9.20 Units / 16% ROI)

Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 9-22 (-15.2 Units / -44.57% ROI).

• 17-14 against the Moneyline (-18 Units / -16.81% ROI)
• 15-16 against the Over for game total points (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI)
• 16-15 against the Under for game total points (-0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI)

New York Knicks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 18-11 (+5.9 Units / 17.88% ROI).

• 21-9 against the Moneyline (+7.95 Units / 8.83% ROI)
• 16-14 against the Over for game total points (+0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI)
• 14-16 against the Under for game total points (-3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Knicks:

• The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 99 games (-30.50 Units / -20% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 100 games (-27.65 Units / -17% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 90 games (-24.10 Units / -23% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 37 of their last 89 games (-22.15 Units / -21% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 98 games (-21.45 Units / -19% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Cavaliers:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 56 games (-36.50 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 42 of their last 73 games (-33.15 Units / -16% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 89 games (-29.85 Units / -19% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 35 games (-26.50 Units / -43% ROI)
• The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Spread in 22 of their last 63 games (-23.10 Units / -33% ROI)

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• Player Injuries for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks
• Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive stats
• New York Knicks Offensive stats
• Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive stats
• New York Knicks Defensive stats

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Cavaliers averaged 4.3 blocks per game (350 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (507 blocks/113 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Knicks are 14-1 (.933) when they win the turnover margin this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .622

The Knicks are 13-6 (.684) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .619

The Knicks are 13-7 (.650) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .515

The Knicks were 29-11 (.725) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line in the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 4.3 blocks per game (350 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (507 blocks/113 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are 14-1 (.933) when they win the turnover margin this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .622

The Knicks are 13-6 (.684) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .619

The Knicks are 13-7 (.650) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .515

The Knicks were 29-11 (.725) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line in the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 4.3 blocks per game (350 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (507 blocks/113 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are 14-1 (.933) when they win the turnover margin this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .622

The Knicks are 13-6 (.684) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .619

The Knicks are 13-7 (.650) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .515

The Knicks were 29-11 (.725) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line in the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

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