New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in NBA Predictions
The New York Knicks, 2025/26 NBA Cup winners, are looking to bounce back against the Cleveland Cavaliers after their latest slip-up. Cleveland, on the other hand, is looking to build momentum after winning back-to-back games following three straight losses. What's the best play here? See our match prediction below!
The Cavaliers will enter the game on the back of two very high-scoring wins, the latest against the Pelicans (141-118), which followed the Hornets' victory (139-132). But that should be no surprise for the team with the 5th-highest PPG (120.2).
At this rate, the 7th-placed Cavs can either beat the Magic, 76ers, or Raptors to settle into an automatic playoff spot. Their opponents, meanwhile, sit very comfortably in the second position, just behind the 1st-seeded Pistons. The 20-9 Knicks, who have a game in hand, will also feel they top the Eastern Conference over the 24-6 Pistons.
However, recent defensive lapses and injuries threaten those goals. The Knicks have now lost two of their last three games, allowing 115 and 116 points, which is just a bit above their 113.4 allowed per game. The problem was their dullness up front, 104 and 107 points, much lower than their 120.0 PPG. Let's get into the key stats.
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The Best Betting Odds for New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers Match
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Who will win the New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball game?
Our prediction for the New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers match is: Donovan Mitchell scores 28+ points.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers game on 25/12/2025 of the current NBA season:
- New York Knicks has a 59.52% chance to pick up the win against Cleveland Cavaliers according to Betobet ⭐ with the odds of 1.76.
- There is a probability of 40.48% ⭐ for Cleveland Cavaliers to win vs New York Knicks with odds of 2.85 at Tonybet.
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New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers's standings in the NBA
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New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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New York Knicks - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points
- Donovan Mitchell has averaged the 4th-highest PPG this season (30.6).
- Mitchell has the third-highest usage rating in the league this season (32.1), and operates in a Cavs squad that’s 5th in PPG (120.0).
- Donovan scored 28+ points in two of his last three games, only missing the mark by 1 point in his latest outing, where he played 30 minutes (under his 34-minute average).
- Mitchell scored 31+ points in his only meeting against the Knicks this season.
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Our New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Knicks remain one of the best defensive teams this season, with only 113.4 points allowed per game (8th). However, the Cavs are currently 9th in offensive rating (116.6) and score just as many points per game as the Knicks this season (120.2).
So, expect to see New York allowing around or more than their season average, as they've done in their last three games. But unlike the Knicks, scoring duty falls mainly to Donovan Mitchell, who also has the third-highest usage rate in the league. Hence, our New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction is that Donovan Mitchell scores 28+ points.
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