New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/2/25
The Knicks are currently on a three-game winning streak and have a record of 48-27. They are the third seed in the Eastern Conference and the second seed in the Atlantic Division. They are currently +400 on the moneyline and +10.5 on the spread.
On the other side, the Cavaliers are 60-15 and are the top seed in the East. They are -532 on the moneyline and -10.5 on the spread. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 229.5.
NEW YORK KNICKS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5
This game will be played at Rocket Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, April 2nd.
WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-115 in favor of the Cavaliers.
- Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 17 threes.
Will the Knicks Defense Show Up on the Road?
The Knicks improved to 48-27 this season with a 105-91 win over the 76ers on Tuesday. New York, at home, was favored by 13 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 196 points fell well short of the 218.5-point line.
A 12-0 run by the Knicks extended their lead from 32-26 to 44-26. They held the 76ers to 16 points in the 2nd quarter, and after a 28-point 3rd quarter by Philadelphia, New York finished strong, outscoring them 25-21 in the 4th.
In their win over the 76ers, the Knicks shot 42.4% from the field and hit 12 threes at a 38.7% clip. OG Anunoby led the way with 27 points, scoring 13 in the 1st quarter and adding 7 more in the 4th.
Landry Shamet made 6 threes, finishing with 20 points, including 8 in the final period. Mitchell Robinson contributed a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds, scoring 8 points in the 2nd quarter.
The Knicks put together a strong defensive performance on Tuesday, holding the 76ers to just 91 points. Their best quarter came in the 2nd, where they allowed only 16 points. New York also limited Philadelphia to 21 points in the 4th quarter to secure the win.
New York’s defense was particularly effective against the 76ers’ three-point shooting, as they allowed just 6 made threes on 19% shooting. The Knicks also recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Will Cleveland Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
The Cavaliers improved to 60-15 this season with a 127-122 win over the Clippers on Sunday. Cleveland was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 249 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 18.5 points.
Cleveland went on a decisive 16-0 run early, stretching the score from 20-17 to 36-17. They outscored the Clippers 37-24 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 105-88 lead into the 4th, but the Clippers made a late push, outscoring Cleveland 34-22 in the final period.
Jarrett Allen’s 25 points on 91.7% shooting led the Cavaliers to a 127-122 win over the Clippers, with Donovan Mitchell adding 24 points and 12 rebounds. Evan Mobley contributed 22 points, scoring 15 in the 3rd quarter.
Cleveland hit 15 threes at 33.3%, shooting 50.5% overall. Mitchell struggled from deep, making 2 threes at 22.2%, while Mobley hit 3 threes at 50%.
Defensively, the Cavaliers had strong 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 25 and 24 points, respectively, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 39 and 34 points. Overall, they allowed the Clippers to shoot 48% from the field.
From beyond the arc, Cleveland gave up 16 threes on 39% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 11 steals and 3 blocks.