| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 37-21 | 36-22 |
| Spread | +4.5 -112 | -4.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +142 | -170 |
| Total | Over 230.5 (-112) | Under 230.5 (-108) |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
The New York Knicks travel to the Rocket Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday 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 on a tear as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall, and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after beating the Bulls in a 105-99 road win on Sunday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 28 points and 11 rebounds; Jalen Brunson added 19 points with nine assists, while Landry Shamet chipped in with 16 points off the bench.
As a team, the Knicks shot 45 percent from the field and 15 of 42 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sloppy start and trailed going into halftime before they took control of the contest with a pivotal 14-2 run in the third quarter to start to pull away. It was a battle till the end, but the Knicks looked comfortable enough on their way to a narrow road win against the slumping Bulls.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been on fire as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall, but they will be eager to bounce back in this one after having their seven-game win streak snapped by the Thunder in a 121-113 road defeat on Sunday. James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Sam Merrill each scored 20 points; Evan Mobley added 15 points, while Jarrett Allen tallied 11 points with 13 rebounds.
As a team, the Cavaliers shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to find their offense at the start of the game and quickly found themselves trailing by 23 points early, which was a shame because the Cavaliers ran down the deficit before allowing the Thunder to slip away in the fourth quarter.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four night games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The Knicks have won seven of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Cavaliers.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games at Rocket Arena following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Knicks’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the last seven games between the Knicks and Cavaliers at Rocket Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last three games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.9) this season.
- Jaylon Tyson ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for 3P% (46.7%) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.0) this season.
- Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for field goals made per game this season (43.6).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.1).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.3).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (37.5%).
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Knicks are still playing without Miles McBride, while the Cavaliers have ruled out Max Strus once again. Both teams are coming into this contest with winning momentum, but it’s the Knicks who hold a clear edge in this matchup, as they’ve already beaten the Cavaliers twice this season. However, both of those meetings were in New York, but with this game being played in Cleveland, I am looking at the Cavaliers to get some revenge with a narrow win and cover in this one.