Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Picks – Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet for the second time this season on Friday, February 21 at 7:00 PM ET at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs are appealing with a point spread at -7.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The Knicks have had several opportunities this season to knock off some of the best teams in the league, but have come up short on too many occasions. With their second meeting against the Cavs, they need to show dominance.

Jalen Brunson will likely lead their way, as he is on top of scoring at 26.1 points and has 7.5 assists per game. Karl Anthony Towns is a big factor here, as he puts up 24.7 points and 13.4 rebounds a game. Together they will need to have their best foot forward to make a difference for the team.

New York ranks fourth for getting 118.4 points per game. Defensively they rank 13th in allowing opponents to average 112.5 points a game. This net rating ranks fifth in the league, which shows they are one of the best to keep teams at a distance.

The Knicks are efficient on offense, ranking seventh per 100 possessions with the ball. Their defense at the same rate comes in at 20th, which shows they can be sloppy at times on this end of the floor.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavs have proven many times that they are one of the best teams in the league. They have excellent momentum heading into this matchup and are at home, which is another boost.

Donovan Mitchell has been pivotal in their success this season, as he averages 23.9 points per game while making 45.5 percent of his shots. Jarrett Allen has been a double-double machine, posting 13.6 points and 10.3 rebounds a game. They each will need to have great performances against a motivated Knicks team.

Cleveland is the second best team in scoring when they are producing 122.7 a game. On defense, they have given up 111.9 points per matchup and rank 11th. Their differential between the two averages ranks second, showing they have an ideal separation from their opponents.

The Cavs are the best when it comes to their efficiency per 100 possessions on offense. On the defensive end, they rank eighth per 100 possessions. Even though their numbers are good on points per game, their efficiency on both ends of the floor is much better.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases their best New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting odds. According to market analysis, the Cavs have a 75.3 percent chance of winning. The Cavs have a great shot at covering the spread at home.

Final Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -7.5 (-110)