The Knicks will play the Cavaliers on Friday, February 21st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 Friday, February 21st, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 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 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, is currently 99.33. 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 17-8 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to the floor sporting a 25-4 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 1st in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 4th (118.4) for average points scored per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand 2nd, averaging 122.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.5 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 16th in the league. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 17th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks currently have a 9-2 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, come to the game with a 9-1 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 36-18 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 44-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Hoist the sails, ye scallywags! The Knicks face the Cavaliers tonight...
Get ready for a showdown in Cleveland, where the fans are raucous...
The Knicks have a solid record, but the Cavaliers are the favorites...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placing your bets...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads for this game...
We have a great sampling of prop bets below, so place your wagers...
Best Knicks at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -8.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +8.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 241.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 241.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +280 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Knicks
Cavaliers
2/21/25 7:10pm EST | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Knicks
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
2/21/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 125.5 o -110125.5 u -115Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Cameron Payne
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -118Bet |
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Darius Garland
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
De Andre Hunter
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -13526.5 u +100Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o +10514.5 u -145Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o +11025.5 u -150Bet |
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Max Strus
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -14515.5 u +110Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -135Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
Ty Jerome
Points Scored
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -118Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -120Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12529.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11838.5 u -110Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11829.5 u -110Bet |
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Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at CLE 2/21/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Cleveland Cavaliers | 53 | 10 | 0.841 | 0.0 | 29-4 | 24-6 | 10-1 | 36-7 | 123.1 | 111.7 | +11.4 | W13 | 10-0 |
| New York Knicks | 40 | 23 | 0.635 | +13.0 | 21-11 | 19-12 | 10-3 | 28-13 | 116.9 | 112.8 | +4.1 | L3 | 5-5 |
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 | +2200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +600 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:
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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