- The Knicks are -2.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers
- Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
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The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in New York, NY.
The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Cavaliers vs Knicks Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 3-0 against the spread, while the Knicks are 1-1 against the spread.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Cleveland Cavaliers | +2.5 -110 | O 223.5 -110 | +120 |
New York Knicks | -2.5 -110 | U 223.5 -110 | -145 |
Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Monday‘s game with 55.2% 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 Monday‘s game with 56.3% confidence.
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Cavaliers Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 88 games (+18.40 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games (+11.35 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 41 away games (+8.90 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 away games (+8.75 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 72 games (+8.70 Units / 10% ROI)
Knicks Best Bets for Tonight:
- The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 56 of their last 91 games (+16.95 Units / 8% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 27 games (+13.95 Units / 45% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.20 Units / 40% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 44 of their last 72 games (+13.05 Units / 16% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 26 of their last 40 games at home (+11.10 Units / 24% ROI)
Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Cavaliers have gone 3-0 (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- 3-0 against the Moneyline (+3 Units / 25.21% ROI)
- 2-1 against the Over for game total points (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI)
- 1-2 against the Under for game total points (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI)
New York Knicks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Knicks have gone 1-1 (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 1-1 against the Moneyline (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
- 1-1 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
- 1-1 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Knicks:
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 35 of their last 82 games (-24.70 Units / -16% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 72 games (-23.70 Units / -29% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 70 games (-23.50 Units / -29% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only covered the 1H Spread in 34 of their last 84 games (-22.50 Units / -23% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 92 games (-21.70 Units / -20% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Cavaliers:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 94 games (-31.00 Units / -29% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 37 of their last 91 games (-23.55 Units / -23% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 86 games (-19.90 Units / -20% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 72 games (-18.50 Units / -23% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 46 games (-17.25 Units / -14% ROI)
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- 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 were 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298
The Cavaliers were 37-26 (.587) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491
The Cavaliers were 34-10 (.773) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643
The Cavaliers were 28-16 (.636) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543
New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Knicks are undefeated (7-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .573
The Knicks were 29-11 (.725) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543
The Knicks were 21-6 (.778) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .683
The Knicks were 14-3 (.824) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544
Injury Report: Knicks vs. Cavaliers – Monday‘s Game, Oct. 28
- New York Knicks – No Injuries Reported
- Cleveland Cavaliers – No Injuries Reported
Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Cavaliers averaged 15.5 offensive rebounds per game (1,269 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2
The Cavaliers averaged 54.3 points per game (4,449 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1
The Cavaliers averaged 112.3 points per game (9,205 points/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7
The Cavaliers averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,094 turnovers/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1
New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,390 points/166 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7
The Knicks averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2
The Knicks have averaged 18.9 offensive rebounds per game (3,131 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3
The Knicks averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (1,339 points/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8
Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Cavaliers allowed 52.1 points per game (4,269 points/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 56.1
The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2
The Cavaliers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,762 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3
The Cavaliers allowed an eFG% of 49% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%
New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1
The Knicks averaged 6.4 steals per game (527 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3
The Knicks have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,146 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4
The Knicks allowed 45.9 points in the paint per game (3,762 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 50.5
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