New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/02/2025

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Venue:  Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Knicks +10.5, Cavaliers -10.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Knicks +10.5, Cavaliers -10.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Knicks +10.5, Cavaliers -10.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

New York Knicks:  47-27 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

Cleveland Cavaliers:  60-15 (1st place, Central Division)

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New York Knicks:  6-4 last 10

Cleveland Cavaliers:  5-5 last 10

The Knicks are entering this game with a 47-27 record overall this season and they are 22-15 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Portland Trail Blazers, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Philadelphia 76ers still to be played on Tuesday night. In their game against the Trail Blazers, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each led the team in points in that game with 28 while Josh Hart was next on the team with 14 points. Josh Hart led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Karl-Anthony Towns led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 53.6% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.1 PPG against them. The Knicks have an ATS record of 35-38-1 this season and their O/U record is 40-33-1.

The Cavaliers are entering this game with a 60-15 record overall this season and they are 32-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Jarrett Allen led the team in points in that game with 25 while Donovan Mitchell was next on the team with 24 points. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen each led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 50.5% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 78.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 122.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.3 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 44-30-1 this season and their O/U record is 49-26.

The current betting odds have the Cavaliers listed as a 10.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Cavaliers have looked great in their games this season with their 60-15 record overall which has them right at the top of the East with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 32-5 home record. Meanwhile, the Knicks have looked really good in their games this season with their 47-27 record overall which has them right near the top of the East and in a playoff spot. They have also been a good road team with their 22-15 road record this season. The Knicks have been the slightly hotter team lately as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games and have some momentum on their side with 2 wins in a row. They aren't in a good situation though, playing this game on a back-to-back with a game against the 76ers on Tuesday. They shouldn't have any problems with the 76ers, but they aren't going to be well rested for this game and they have had a lot of trouble with these big games throughout the season. The Cavaliers haven't been as hot lately as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games, but they have also been banged up with some missing players. Now they are getting healthy again and coming off a win over the Clippers in their last one. The Cavaliers haven't been at their best lately, but they will bring their best effort here to beat one of the top contenders in the East, especially since their number 1 seed is not locked in yet with the Celtics only 4 games behind in the standings. The Cavaliers can take advantage of the Knicks in this bad situation and the Knicks will do what they have done in these big games all year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Cavaliers to cover the spread in this game. 

Knicks Cavaliers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Cavaliers 127 Knicks 112.

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New York Knicks: 5-11 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 1-5 ATS when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 70%). 6-11 ATS on the road versus good shooting teams - making 46% of their shots or more. 9-4 OVER against Central division opponents. 22-15 OVER versus good shooting teams - making 46% of their shots or more.

Cleveland Cavaliers: 20-10 ATS off a home win. 22-13 ATS after playing a home game. 23-10 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record. 11-3 ATS versus good offensive teams - scoring 116+ points/game. 48-26 OVER in all games. 26-8 OVER when playing against a team with a winning record.

New York Knicks:  C. Payne (PG) Out - Ankle. M. McBride (PG) Out - Groin. J. Brunson (PG) Out - Ankle. A. Hukporti (C) Out - Knee.

Cleveland Cavaliers:  T. Jerome (SG) Day To Day - Knee. J. Tyson (SG) Day To Day - Knee.

"He’s a heck of a player. He’s in a great rhythm right now." - Josh Hart on Deni Avdija after the Knicks beat the Trail Blazers on Sunday.

"My internal goal was how we could improve from last year, even if it was for one or two wins. For this team to take it to another level and shatter that says a lot. We still can add to that. We have to celebrate this. It’s not the end goal but take a deep breath and celebrate.” - Kenny Atkinson after his team’s win against the LA Clippers in their game on Sunday.

PG Delon Wright

SG Mikal Bridges

SF Josh Hart

PF OG Anunoby

C Karl-Anthony Towns

PG Darius Garland

SG Donovan Mitchell

SF Max Strus

PF Evan Mobley

C Jarrett Allen

PPG: J. Brunson (26.3)

APG: J. Brunson (7.4)

Reb/G: K. Towns (12.8)

PPG: D. Mitchell (24)

APG: D. Garland (6.7)

Reb/G: J. Allen (10)

Coaches:

New York Knicks: Tom Thibodeau (5th season)

Cleveland Cavaliers: Kenny Atkinson (1st season)