Cleveland (3-0) at NY Knicks (1-1)
- When: Oct 28 2024, 7:30 PM
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA
- TV: MSG
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks
Moneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers +115
New York Knicks -135
Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks
Point Spread
Cleveland Cavaliers 2.5 (-105)
New York Knicks -2.5 (-115)
Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks
Total
Over 222.5 (-110)
Under 222.5 (-110)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Key Players:
Cleveland: Donovan Mitchell
NY Knicks: Jalen Brunson
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Knicks | |
| 3-0 | Record | 1-1 |
| 2-0 | Away & Home | 1-0 |
| 3-0 | ATS | 1-1 |
| W3 | O/U | W1 |
Last Matchup:
NYK 107-98, March 3rd, 2024
Game Preview
The New York Knicks are set to measure themselves against one of the hottest teams in the league when they host the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. After experiencing mixed results against Eastern Conference rivals they chased last season, the Knicks aim to hand the Cavaliers their first loss of the season.
New York comes into the game well-rested, having last played on Friday when they surged in the second quarter to secure a 123-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers. This win was particularly satisfying as it offered a form of redemption against a team that ousted them in a seven-game Eastern Conference semifinal series last May.
In that matchup, the Knicks showcased a balanced offensive attack with four players—Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart—each scoring at least 20 points. The team shot an impressive 44.4% from beyond the arc (12-of-27), a significant improvement after a tough 132-109 loss to the Boston Celtics earlier in the week. Defensively, they limited the Pacers to a meager 10% shooting from three-point range (3-of-30), tightening up after allowing the Celtics to tie an NBA record with 29 three-pointers.
"We just showed up," Brunson stated. "Plain and simple. Boston came out with an energy we didn’t match, and that’s unacceptable. We knew we had to pick it up, turn the page, and be better."
Bettors should note that the Knicks’ defensive adjustments could play a crucial role in this game, especially against a high-scoring Cavaliers squad.
Cleveland, meanwhile, is off to a blazing 3-0 start, outscoring opponents by an average of 20.3 points per game—the second-highest margin in the NBA behind only the Golden State Warriors. This is the Cavaliers’ best start since the 2016-17 season when they began 6-0 during LeBron James’ tenure.
The Cavaliers are coming off a commanding 135-116 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Despite a slow start where they trailed for just 14 seconds, Cleveland exploded with a 36-20 run in the third quarter, leading by as many as 27 points in the fourth. Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 30 points, while Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland contributed 23 points each.
Head coach Kenny Atkinson praised his team’s resilience: "We came out of the gate pretty slow, stuck in the mud. But I just loved our composure. We kept at it, kept competing, getting defensive stops. The first eight minutes of the third quarter, we set the tone."
For those looking to place bets, the Cavaliers’ explosive offense makes them a compelling option, especially with Mitchell averaging 23.3 points per game. However, their tendency for slow starts could offer value in first-half lines favoring the Knicks.
As both teams look to assert themselves early in the season, this game promises excitement not just for fans but also for bettors seeking value in a closely contested matchup. Will the Knicks protect their home court and snap Cleveland’s unbeaten streak, or will the Cavaliers continue their dominant run? Either way, Monday night’s game is set to be a thrilling encounter with plenty of wagering opportunities.
NBA Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Cleveland 110-106
The Pick: Cleveland (+115) & Under 222½
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $410
- NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
