At the famous Madison Square Garden in New York, the New York Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference game as part of the 2024/25 NBA regular season. The match is scheduled for this Monday (28th) at 8:30 PM (Brasília time).
The Knicks and the Cavs clash as two of the top teams in the East. Therefore, we decided to bring our betting tips, everything you need to know about the teams, and where to watch the duel.
Our Predictions: New York Knicks to win
New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in a regular season game of the 2024/25 NBA. The Knicks aim to secure another win at Madison Square Garden, while the Cavs try to maintain their perfect record. The prediction is a victory for the New York Knicks, who have the home-court advantage. Additionally, there is an expectation for a high-scoring game, suggesting a bet of “over 220.5 points” in the match.
Both the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off wins, against the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards, respectively. At the start of this season, both teams have shown a good level of play, but the home-court advantage could make the difference here. Therefore, the forecast is for a Knicks victory at Madison Square Garden.
Both franchises have slightly changed their playing style this season, adopting a faster game. As a result, we should expect a more dynamic match between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Thus, the recommended bet is on the over points market.
Latest news and statistics for the New York Knicks
Tom Thibodeau’s New York Knicks have played two games so far this season, with one win and one loss. Their 2024/25 debut was a setback against the Boston Celtics. Their recovery came against the Indiana Pacers in the last round, in New York, with a very dominant performance.
In the game against the Pacers, the Knicks triumphed 123-98, hitting 52.4% of their field goals and 44.4% of their three-point shots. Their standout players were Jalen Brunson with 26 points, five rebounds, and five assists; Karl-Anthony Towns, who recorded a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds, plus two blocks; and Mikal Bridges, with 21 points, one rebound, and five assists.
Latest news and statistics for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Meanwhile, Kenny Atkinson’s Cleveland Cavaliers arrive at Madison Square Garden undefeated with three wins in three games. All their victories were convincing, with their most recent win against the Washington Wizards in the U.S. capital.
In the 135-106 victory over the Wizards, the Cavs had a 53.4% field goal percentage and 46.2% from three-point range. Their standout players were Donovan Mitchell, who had 30 points, four rebounds, five assists, and four steals; Darius Garland, with 23 points, two rebounds, five assists, and two steals; and Jarrett Allen, with 23 points, five rebounds, and two blocks.