The Knicks will play the Cavaliers on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers will tip-off on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks come to this game with a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, is currently 95.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 13-13 away team record. They now rank 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to the floor sporting a 18-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 7th (118.0) for average points scored per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand 2nd, averaging 120.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.9 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 20th in the league. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 12th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks currently have a 10-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, come to the game with a 7-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 35-20 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 34-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Knicks be squaring off against the Cavaliers...
The atmosphere be electric inside the Cavaliers' venue for this matchup...
With the Knicks at 35-20 overall, and the Cavaliers at 34-21...
The Knicks hold a 10-3 division record, while the Cavaliers have...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before making yer wager...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...
Best Knicks at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -3.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -170 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Knicks
Cavaliers
2/24/26 7:40pm EST | +3.5 -105-3.5 -115 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Knicks
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
2/24/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 117.5 o -120117.5 u -105Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -118Bet |
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Dennis Schroder
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o +11026.5 u -150Bet |
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James Harden
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11819.5 u -110Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -115Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1057.5 u -130Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -118Bet |
Landry Shamet
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1109.5 u -145Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
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Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o +1154.5 u -155Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -110Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -110Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -118Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -120Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 35.5 o +10035.5 u -135Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11823.5 u -110Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/24/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 35 | 20 | 0.636 | +6.5 | 21-7 | 13-13 | 10-3 | 24-13 | 118.0 | 111.9 | +6.1 | W1 | 8-2 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 34 | 21 | 0.618 | +7.5 | 18-11 | 16-10 | 7-3 | 20-13 | 120.0 | 115.9 | +4.1 | W5 | 9-1 |
New York Knicks & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1700 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +1000 Bet |
New York Knicks & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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