The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-0) travel to face off against the New York Knicks (1-1) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on MSG. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.
Cavaliers vs Knicks
The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win
The Cavaliers improved to 3-0 on the season with a 135-116 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Cleveland, favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread with the +19 point victory. The game’s total of 251 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 23.5 points.
A pivotal 12-0 run by the Cavaliers shifted the score from 61-55 to 67-61, and they never looked back. Cleveland outscored Washington 38-28 in the 3rd quarter and 38-35 in the 4th, pulling away for the win.
The Knicks Are Coming Off A Win
The Knicks evened their record at 1-1 with a dominant 123-98 win over the Pacers on Friday. Playing at home, New York entered the game as 4.5-point favorites and covered the spread with a +25 margin. The game’s total points of 221 fell short of the 228.5 over/under line.
After a close 1st quarter (25-24), the Knicks took control by outscoring the Pacers 36-21 in the 2nd quarter and 34-19 in the 3rd. They led 95-64 going into the 4th, where the Pacers outscored them 34-28.
Cavaliers Offense Breakdown
Donovan Mitchell’s 30 points and 6 threes led the Cavaliers to a 135-point performance in their win over the Wizards. Cleveland shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 46.2% clip.
Jarrett Allen was perfect from the field, scoring 23 points, while Darius Garland also added 23, knocking down 4 threes at 80%. Ty Jerome contributed 12 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter, and Mitchell poured in 13 in the final period.
Knicks Offense Breakdown
The Cavaliers put up 135 points in their win over the Wizards, shooting 53.4% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 46.2% clip. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points, including 13 in the 4th quarter, and connected on 6 threes.
Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland each added 23 points, with Allen shooting 100% and Garland hitting 4 threes at 80%. Ty Jerome also contributed 12 of his 14 points in the final period.
Cavaliers Team Defense
Defensively, the Cavaliers held the Wizards to 116 points on 38% shooting. Cleveland gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd and 3rd, and 35 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards hit 15 threes on 34% shooting. Cleveland sent Washington to the line 32 times, where they made 27 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 13 steals and 10 blocks.
Knicks Team Defense
Defensively, the Cavaliers gave up 116 points but still managed to secure the win over the Wizards. They allowed 25 points in the 1st quarter and 28 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters before giving up 35 points in the 4th. Cleveland held Washington to 38% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers allowed the Wizards to hit 15 threes at a 34% clip. Cleveland sent Washington to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 27. The Cavaliers finished with 13 steals and 10 blocks.
Cavaliers vs Knicks Trends
- The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- In their last five games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Knicks have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +2.5, we recommend going with the Cavaliers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 221.5, and our model predicts the Cavaliers and Knicks to score a combined 245 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:October 28, 2024 Cavaliers, Knicks