Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 22

  • The Knicks are +1.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | MSG

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in New York, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at +1.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Knicks Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 0-0 against the spread, while the Knicks are 0-0 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-1.5 -110O 228.5 -110-120
New York Knicks +1.5 -110U 228.5 -110+100

Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% 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 Wednesday‘s game with 59.1% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 55 of their last 87 games (+19.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 69 of their last 91 games (+16.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 66 of their last 91 games (+14.75 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Over in 52 of their last 89 games (+12.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 69 games (+12.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games (+14.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 57 games (+11.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 64 games (+10.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 50 games at home (+8.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+7.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 69 games (-27.10 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 35 of their last 76 games (-24.55 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 99 games (-22.37 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 4Q Spread in 43 of their last 99 games (-21.10 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-19.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 86 games (-35.63 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 91 games (-28.70 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 87 games (-25.80 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 91 games (-25.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 91 games (-23.07 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Cavaliers had a TS% of 54% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers had an eFG% of 58% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Cavaliers made 15.9 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Cavaliers had 20.4 free throw attempts per game in the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

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

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,088 turnovers/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Knicks averaged 115.8 points per game (9,494 points/82 games) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.8

The Knicks had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (2,254 assists/ 1,088 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers had a TS% of 54% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers had an eFG% of 58% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Cavaliers made 15.9 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Cavaliers had 20.4 free throw attempts per game in the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,088 turnovers/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Knicks averaged 115.8 points per game (9,494 points/82 games) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.8

The Knicks had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (2,254 assists/ 1,088 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers had a TS% of 54% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers had an eFG% of 58% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Cavaliers made 15.9 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Cavaliers had 20.4 free throw attempts per game in the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,088 turnovers/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Knicks averaged 115.8 points per game (9,494 points/82 games) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.8

The Knicks had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (2,254 assists/ 1,088 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9


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