Cavaliers vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for February 21

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: ESPN, FDSOH, and MSG

A pair of streaking teams hit the court when the Cleveland Cavaliers (45-10) host the New York Knicks (37-18) on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The Knicks are 8.5-point underdogs and will attempt to keep their five-game win streak going against the Cavaliers, who have won five straight. The matchup's over/under is set at 240.5.

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (69.6%)

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread 35 times over 55 games with a set spread.
• The Knicks have played 55 games, with 27 wins against the spread.
• This season, Cavaliers games have hit the over 35 times.
• The Knicks have eclipsed the over/under 60% of the time this season (33 of 55 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Cleveland has played better when playing at home, covering 20 times in 29 home games, and 15 times in 26 road games.
• At home, the Cavaliers exceed the total 62.1% of the time (18 of 29 games). They hit the over more often in away games, exceeding the total in 65.4% of games (17 of 26).
• New York's winning percentage against the spread at home is .467 (14-15-1). Away, it is .520 (13-12-0).
• Both at home (18 of 30) and on the road (15 of 25), the Knicks' games have gone over (in terms of the over/under) 60% of the time.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 24 points, 4.4 boards and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 39% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.6 made treys (fifth in NBA).
• Darius Garland's numbers on the season are 21.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game, shooting 49.8% from the floor and 42.9% from downtown (eighth in league), with an average of 3 made 3-pointers.
• Evan Mobley averages 18.5 points, 9.2 boards and 3 assists.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 13.7 points, 10.5 boards and 2 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 1 block.
• Ty Jerome averages 11.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists, shooting 51.6% from the field and 43% from downtown (seventh in league), with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns' numbers on the season are 24.9 points, 13.5 boards and 3.3 assists per contest. He is also sinking 53.1% of his shots from the field and 42.8% from 3-point range (10th in league), with an average of 2.1 triples.
• The Knicks get 26 points per game from Jalen Brunson, plus 2.8 rebounds and 7.6 assists.
• Per game, Josh Hart provides the Knicks 14.7 points, 9.6 boards and 5.7 assists, plus 1.5 steals (10th in NBA) and 0.4 blocks.
• The Knicks get 17.6 points per game from Mikal Bridges, plus 3.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
• OG Anunoby's numbers on the season are 16.4 points, 4.7 boards and 2 assists per contest. He is making 48.2% of his shots from the field and 36.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.1 treys.

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