New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/25

The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to play Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The game will take place at Rocket Arena on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The Knicks lead the series 3-0 and are looking to advance to the NBA Finals with a win.

New York, led by head coach Mike Brown, has been strong in the postseason with an 11-2 record. The Cavaliers, coached by Kenny Atkinson, have an 8-9 postseason record. Cleveland will try to stay alive in the series and avoid elimination. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

Knicks vs Cavaliers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Venue: Rocket Arena
  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Knicks -2.5 (-110), Cavaliers +2.5 (-107), Knicks MoneyLine -137, Cavaliers MoneyLine +115, Over/Under 217.5

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks have been strong in their recent games. They won their last three games against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The scores were 121-108, 109-93, and 115-104. Jalen Brunson has been a key player, scoring 30, 19, and 38 points in these games.

The Knicks have impressive postseason stats. They rank third in points per game with 119.2 and second in field goal percentage at 51.7%. Defensively, they allow only 101.2 points per game, the best in the league.

The starting lineup for the Knicks includes Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns. Anunoby is expected to play despite a hamstring strain. The team shows a good balance of scoring, rebounds, and assists across these players.

Cleveland Cavaliers Team Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off three losses against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 3, they lost 121-108 at home. Evan Mobley was a standout with 24 points and 6 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell added 23 points.

Throughout the postseason, the Cavaliers are averaging 108.8 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 45.9%, ranking them 9th. They also make 12.6 three-pointers per game, putting them 9th in that category too.

Donovan Mitchell is a key player, averaging 25.7 points per game in the postseason. James Harden contributes with 19.6 points and 5.7 assists per game. Evan Mobley helps on the boards, averaging 8.1 rebounds per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Knicks are favored by 2.5 points with odds of -110. They average 119.2 points per game, while allowing 101.2 points. The Cavaliers score 108.8 points per game and allow 109.9 points. Based on these stats, the Knicks are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Knicks 113, Cavaliers 107.

The total for the game is set at 217.5. The Knicks have a strong defense, allowing only 101.2 points per game. The Cavaliers’ offensive output is 108.8 points per game. With both teams’ defensive strengths, the total points might be lower. The recommended pick is under 217.5.