Cleveland Cavaliers (60-15) vs New York Knicks (48-27)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Rocket Arena)
Betting Odds: Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5 -- Over/Under: 230 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers duke it out at the Rocket Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have been heating up lately as they've won five of their last six games overall, and they will be gunning for a fourth-straight victory after routing the depleted 76ers in a 105-91 home win last night. OG Anunoby led the team with 27 points on seven of 16 shooting, Landry Shamet added 20 points off the bench, while Mitchell Robinson chipped in with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Knicks shot 42 percent from the field and 12 of 31 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the 76ers from the start and dominated the first half to take an early 23-point lead. This allowed them to cruise in the second half almost unchallenged. The Knicks will meet the Hawks after this game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in fine form as they've won four of their last five games overall, and they will be eager to stay hot after outlasting the Clippers in a 127-122 home win on Sunday. Jarrett Allen led the team with 25 points and 12 rebounds on 11 of 12 shooting, Donovan Mitchell added 24 points with 12 rebounds and seven assists, while Evan Mobley chipped in with 22 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 50 percent from the field and 15 of 45 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 37 points in the first quarter and another 37 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 18 points. They survived a late charge from the Clippers, who cut the lead to just three points with 19.0 seconds remaining.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Knicks and Cavaliers.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in five of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Cavaliers.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers' last seven night games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Knicks' last 10 games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Knicks have ruled out Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride, Cameron Payne, and Jalen Brunson again, while the Cavaliers have ruled out Ty Jerome. The Knicks are coming into this game missing some key players, and they have already lost both meetings against the Cavaliers this season. There is always a chance that the Cavaliers decide to rest a bunch of players at the last moment, so be sure to check the lineups before tipoff. With that being said, the Cavaliers are clear favorites at home, and I think they cruise to a comfortable win in this spot.
Peter’s Pick Cleveland -10.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
