The Cavaliers will play the Knicks on Thursday, December 25th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 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
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks set for Thursday, December 25th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 93.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the New York Knicks is 96.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 6-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks start this matchup with a 14-2 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 6th (120.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New York Knicks stand at 5th averaging 120.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.5 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 11th in the league. The New York Knicks currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 112.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have notched a 6-2 Eastern Central Division division record, while the New York Knicks possess a 5-2 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 17-14 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 20-9 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, me hearties! The Cleveland Cavaliers be settin' sail to face the New York Knicks on Thursday, December 25th... The fans in the Knicks' arena be rowdy and ready fer a fight... The Cavaliers be standin' at 17-14 overall, while the Knicks be at 20-9... Cleveland holds a 6-2 Eastern Central Division record, while New York be at 5-2... The Cavaliers average 120.0 points per game, while the Knicks average 120.1... See you courtside at today's game, and be sure to review the best bets... Look at this game's prop bets below, and may the best team win!
Best Cavaliers at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -6.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +6.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cavaliers
Knicks
12/25/25 12:00pm EST | +6.5 -118-6.5 -102 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +6.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -6.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Knicks
Game to Overtime
12/25/25 12:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -118Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -118Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
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De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u +100Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -118Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
Jordan Clarkson
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 8.5 o -1188.5 u -110Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 21.5 o -13021.5 u -105Bet |
Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -118Bet |
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Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -115Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -130Bet |
Thomas Bryant
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
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Tyler Kolek
Points Scored
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -120Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 26.5 o -11826.5 u -110Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at NYK 12/25/25 12:00pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 25 | 17 | 0.595 | +9.5 | 16-5 | 8-12 | 5-3 | 18-11 | 118.4 | 114.9 | +3.5 | L3 | 2-8 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 24 | 19 | 0.558 | +11.0 | 14-10 | 10-9 | 7-3 | 16-13 | 120.0 | 117.4 | +2.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & New York Knicks 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.
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1200 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & New York Knicks 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:
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks 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 Thursday, December 25th, 2025 at 12:00 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks 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.