The Knicks will play the Cavaliers on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. 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
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers will take to the court on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks arrive at this game with a 95.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers, have a 97.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks sport a 22-15 away team record. That result ranks them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers hit the floor with a 32-5 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 1st in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks sit 9th (116.4) for average points scored per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand 1st, averaging 122.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.1 points against the New York Knicks per game this season. That result puts them 21st in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand 20th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 112.3 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks wind down the season with a 10-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, have a 11-2 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 47-27 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 60-15 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, me hearties! The New York Knicks be facin' the Cleveland Cavaliers...in a crucial battle to secure their playoff seeds. The Knicks be standin' at 47-27 overall...while the Cavaliers be dominatin' with a record of 60-15.
In the Eastern Atlantic Division, the Knicks be holdin' a 10-3 record...but the Cavaliers be boastin' an 11-2 record in the Eastern Central Division. The Knicks be scorin' an average of 116.4 points per game...while the Cavaliers be puttin' up 122.3 points per game.
Review each team's season standings below...and look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players. The best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup...can be found from our sports betting partners.
It be a high-stakes showdown as the Knicks look to plunder...a victory on the road against the mighty Cavaliers. Will they walk the plank...or will they sail away with a crucial win in the late season? Only time will tell...but the battle on the court will be fierce.
Best Knicks at Cavaliers Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -10.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +10.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +375 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Knicks
Cavaliers
4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | +10.5 -110-10.5 -110 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Knicks
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 120.5 o -120120.5 u -105Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 109.5 o -115109.5 u -110Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
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De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -118Bet |
Delon Wright
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 13.5 o +10513.5 u -145Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
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Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -118Bet |
Landry Shamet
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -118Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -118Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
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Miles McBride
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 20.5 o +10020.5 u -135Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -140Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
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Tyler Kolek
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 36.5 o -10536.5 u -130Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -118Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
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Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 13.5 o +10513.5 u -145Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 4/02/25 7:10pm EDT | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| z - Cleveland Cavaliers | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | +4.0 | 34-7 | 30-11 | 12-4 | 41-11 | 121.9 | 112.4 | +9.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
| x - New York Knicks | 51 | 31 | 0.622 | +17.0 | 27-14 | 24-17 | 12-4 | 34-18 | 115.8 | 111.7 | +4.1 | W1 | 6-4 |
New York Knicks & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
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