Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Odds – November 11, 2026

Cleveland visits New York at Madison Square Garden with a sharp contrast in early regular-season form: the Cavaliers have struggled on the road, while the Knicks have built a strong home record.

Game details and odds

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST · Madison Square Garden

Total: 222.5 — over -110, under -110.

Draft Kings odds checked November 11, 2026 17:01 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Cleveland’s offense faces a tougher test

The Cavaliers are averaging 116.5 points per game, with Donovan Mitchell leading the team at 22.8 points per game and James Harden averaging 5.7 assists. That production gives Cleveland ways to challenge New York, but its 1-4 road record makes carrying that offense away from home the central question.

Cleveland’s last five completed games show both its scoring potential and its difficulty sustaining results. The Cavaliers scored 119 in a win over Philadelphia, but lost their other four games in that stretch. They scored 97 in a home loss to the Knicks, then gave up 124 at Charlotte. Oklahoma City also beat them twice, once in each city. Cleveland can point to the Philadelphia game as proof it can respond, but the recent losses leave its defense and road performance under scrutiny heading into another meeting with New York.

New York brings defense and momentum

The Knicks enter at 6-4 overall and 4-2 at home, averaging 102.3 points allowed per game. Jalen Brunson leads them with 25.9 points per game, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 13.8 rebounds. That combination of scoring and rebounding gives New York a foundation for controlling possessions against Cleveland’s productive offense.

New York has won four straight completed games, and its most recent result was a 117-85 home win over Milwaukee. The Knicks also held Cleveland to 97 points in a road victory, an especially relevant result for this rematch. Home wins over Chicago and Brooklyn complete the run, with Chicago scoring 105 and Brooklyn 90. The Knicks’ offense has varied across those wins, from 103 against Brooklyn to 135 against Chicago, but their defensive results have been steadier. The narrow loss at Philadelphia before the streak is a reminder that this stretch has not been uninterrupted success.

Injury news

Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill – Out (Elbow); Jaylon Tyson – Out (Ankle).

New York Knicks: Josh Hart – Out (Illness).

Availability checked November 11, 2026 17:01 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: New York Knicks.

New York’s recent defensive performances, including its win at Cleveland, give it the edge. The Cavaliers have enough scoring to change the matchup, but their recent road results make a rebound harder to trust.

Original winner pick recorded November 11, 2026 17:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.