Knicks vs. Cavaliers NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for October 28

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: MSG and FDSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-0) are underdogs (+2.5) as they try to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the New York Knicks (1-1) at 7:30 PM ET on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs on MSG and FDSOH. The over/under is set at 223 in the matchup.

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (66.5%)

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Knicks covered 44 times in 82 games with a spread last season.
• Against the spread, as underdogs of 2.5 points or greater, the Cavaliers went 13-11-1 last season.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total 37 times in Knicks games.
• The Cavaliers had 40 of their 82 games hit the over last year.
• Against the spread last year, New York played worse when played at home, covering 21 times in 41 home games, and 23 times in 41 road games.
• Against the spread last season, Cleveland had better results away (20-20-1) than at home (19-21-1).

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson's numbers last season were 28.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. He also sank 47.9% of his shots from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.7 triples.
• Mikal Bridges posted 19.6 points, 4.5 boards and 3.6 assists per game last season. He also delivered 1 steal and 0.4 blocks.
• Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 21.8 points, 8.3 boards and 3 assists. He sank 50.4% of his shots from the floor and 41.6% from 3-point range, with 2.2 treys per contest.
• Josh Hart's numbers last season were 9.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. He drained 43.4% of his shots from the field and 31% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1 treys.
• Precious Achiuwa's stats last season included 7.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. He drained 50.1% of his shots from the field.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Jarrett Allen put up 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists last year, shooting 63.4% from the field (fourth in league).
• Donovan Mitchell averaged 26.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists last year, shooting 46.2% from the floor and 36.8% from downtown, with 3.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Caris LeVert's numbers last season were 14 points, 4.1 boards and 5.1 assists per game, shooting 42.1% from the floor and 32.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made treys.
• Max Strus averaged 12.2 points, 4 assists and 4.8 rebounds.
• Darius Garland posted 18 points, 2.7 boards and 6.5 assists. Defensively, he posted 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

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