Match Analysis: New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers - Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-22
- Time: 11:10 PM UTC
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
Game Overview
Season opener for both teams, with the New York Knicks as slight favorites playing at home against Cleveland Cavaliers.
Key Factors to Consider
- Knicks have a 4-1 recent form suggesting strong performance; Cavaliers show 1-3 indicating recent struggles. Knicks exhibit a better home record, while Cavaliers are still missing key starters.
- Knicks generally favored at home with momentum, Cavaliers have underperformed recently against Knicks in Madison Square Garden.
- Cavaliers missing several key players: Darius Garland (PG), Max Strus (SG), Josh Hart (SF), De'Andre Hunter (SF), Karl-Anthony Towns (C), OG Anunoby (SF) and Mitchell Robinson (C) out for rest. Knicks enter healthier comparatively.
- Knicks playing at home with a strong crowd advantage; Cavaliers traveling and missing depth due to injuries.
- Both teams opening the season, but Knicks eager to start strong at home; Cavaliers motivation impacted by significant injuries.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | New York Knicks: -155, Cleveland Cavaliers: +130 | New York Knicks | β β β β β 78% |
Spread | New York Knicks -2.5 -115, Cleveland Cavaliers +2.5 -105 | New York Knicks -2.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Over/under | Over 229.5 -108, Under 229.5 -112 | Under 229.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | New York Knicks 4% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 229.5 14% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 229.5 at 14% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New York Knicks to win straight up, cover the spread, and the game total to go under 229.5 points.
Predicted Score: New York Knicks 112 - Cleveland Cavaliers 105
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