Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks - NBA

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Cleveland Cavaliers
5/25/26 20:00
New York Knicks

Prediction:

 

Over 215.5 Alternate Total Points

-133
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 by Matt Lowrimore | in NBA Picks

The Eastern Conference Finals continue on Monday with a crucial Game 4 set between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Cavaliers and the Knicks.

The Knicks are now in complete control of this series, leading 3-0 after another dominating win on Saturday night. New York will now be looking to finish off Cleveland in a sweep to advance to the NBA Finals. What has made the Knicks such a tough team in this series is their efficient shooting. The same should be expected in this game, as the Knicks look likely to exploit the Cavaliers’ defense for the fourth game in a row.

As for Cleveland, they have simply been unable to slow down New York for the duration of this series. Their defense has overall been woeful, which has led to multiple high-scoring games throughout the series. This trend looks likely to continue in Game 4 as well.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Form

Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks Latest Matches

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers Latest matches
L W L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

May 25, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
93 :  130
New York Knicks

May 23, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
108 :  121
New York Knicks

May 21, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
109 :  93
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 19, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
115 :  104
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 17, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
94 :  125
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 15, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
94 :  115
Detroit Pistons
W W W L L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

May 25, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
93 :  130
New York Knicks

May 23, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
108 :  121
New York Knicks

May 15, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
94 :  115
Detroit Pistons

May 11, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
112 :  103
Detroit Pistons

May 9, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
116 :  109
Detroit Pistons

May 3, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
114 :  102
Toronto Raptors
L L W W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 21, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
109 :  93
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 19, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
115 :  104
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 17, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
94 :  125
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 13, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
113 :  117
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 7, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
107 :  97
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 5, 2026 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
111 :  101
Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks
New York Knicks Latest matches
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

May 25, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
93 :  130
New York Knicks

May 23, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
108 :  121
New York Knicks

May 21, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
109 :  93
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 19, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
115 :  104
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 10, 2026 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
114 :  144
New York Knicks

May 8, 2026 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
94 :  108
New York Knicks
L W W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

May 21, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
109 :  93
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 19, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
115 :  104
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 6, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
108 :  102
Philadelphia 76ers

May 4, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
137 :  98
Philadelphia 76ers

Apr 28, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
126 :  97
Atlanta Hawks

Apr 20, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
106 :  107
Atlanta Hawks
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

May 25, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
93 :  130
New York Knicks

May 23, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
108 :  121
New York Knicks

May 10, 2026 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
114 :  144
New York Knicks

May 8, 2026 - NBA

Philadelphia 76ers
94 :  108
New York Knicks

Apr 30, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
89 :  140
New York Knicks

Apr 25, 2026 - NBA

Atlanta Hawks
98 :  114
New York Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers against New York Knicks : Head to Head (H2H)

Cleveland Cavaliers

17 %

New York Knicks

83 %

May 25, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
93 :  130
New York Knicks

May 23, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
108 :  121
New York Knicks

May 21, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
109 :  93
Cleveland Cavaliers

May 19, 2026 - NBA

New York Knicks
115 :  104
Cleveland Cavaliers

Feb 24, 2026 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
109 :  94
New York Knicks

Dec 25, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
126 :  124
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Picks

Players list

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
M. Strus J. Allen

J. Harden

D. Mitchell

E. Mobley

New York Knicks
New York Knicks

J. Hart

J. Brunson

K. Towns

O. Anunoby

M. Bridges

Substitutes

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
D. Wade L. Nance Jr. T. Bryant

K. Ellis

C. Porter

S. Merrill

T. Proctor

J. Tyson

N. Tomlin

New York Knicks
New York Knicks
A. Hukporti M. Robinson

M. McBride

T. Kolek

J. Alvarado

J. Clarkson

L. Shamet

M. Diawara

J. Sochan

P. Dadiet

Cleveland Cavaliers - New York Knicks Key Points

  1. New York is averaging 115.0 points per game in the series
  2. The Over is 2-1 in the series
  3. Cleveland is averaging 101.6 points per game in the series
  4. There has been a combined 216.6 points per game in the series

Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Prediction

The Knicks are the small favorite in this game; however, the over looks to be the best betting option. So far this series, the over has cashed in two of the three games. Further, there has been an average of 216.6 total points scored per game in the series.

Most of this is because of how efficiently New York is shooting from the field. Cleveland, on the other hand, has by no means been as efficient, but are still averaging 101.6 points per game in the series.

The Cavaliers are in desperation mode with this being an elimination game; therefore, our Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks prediction is: Over 215.5 Alternate Total Points.

Prediction:

 

Over 215.5 Alternate Total Points

-133
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