Cavaliers vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 24

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks (37-21) play Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-22) on February 24, 2026 at Rocket Arena on Peacock and MSG. Cleveland is a modest 4-point favorite against New York when the Cavaliers square off against the Knicks on Tuesday. The game's over/under is 232.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Cavaliers-Knicks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
• TV: Peacock and MSG
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Prediction

ATS Pick: Knicks (+ 4)
O/U Pick: Under (232.5)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 118 - Knicks 114

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Betting Insights

• Cavaliers games have finished over 232.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 30 times (out of 58) this year.
• The Knicks games have gone over 232.5 total points scored in 22 of 58 total matchups this season.
• The two teams average a combined 4.7 more points per game (237.2) than this matchup's total of 232.5 points.
• The Cavaliers and the Knicks have seen their opponents average a combined 5.3 fewer points per game than the over/under of 232.5 set in this outing.
• Cleveland has been the favorite in 46 games this season and has come away with the win 30 times (65.2%) in those contests.
• New York has come away with three wins in the 10 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• New York has come out on top in both of its last two head-to-head meetings with Cleveland.
• Both the Cavaliers and the Knicks have 1-1 records against the spread in those outings.
• The Knicks have not covered for three consecutive games against the spread, and were the favorite in all of those contests.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have a 6-4 record against the spread while finishing 8-2 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Cleveland and its opponents have combined to score an average of 230.4 points in its last 10 games, 2.1 less than the 232.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Cavaliers have played 58 games, with 25 wins against the spread.
• Cleveland has an ATS record of 13-25 in its 38 games as a favorite of 4 points or more so far this season.
• Cavaliers games this year have hit the over on 28 of 58 set point totals.
• The 119.7 points per game the Cavaliers average are 7.9 more points than the Knicks give up (111.8).
• Cleveland has a 24-20 record against the spread and a 34-10 record overall when scoring more than 111.8 points.
• The Cavaliers are shooting 47.8% from the field this season, 1.9 percentage points higher than the 45.9% the Knicks allow to opponents.
• The Cavaliers have done a better job covering the spread in road games (13-15-0) than they have at home (12-18-0).
• Cleveland has gone over the over/under less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in 12 of 30 home matchups (40%). On the road, it has hit the over in 16 of 28 games (57.1%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Cavaliers have taken 19 of 28 games at home, good for a .679 winning percentage. They have won 11 of 18 games on the road (.611) as a moneyline favorite.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Mitchell puts up 28.6 points, 5.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
• James Harden posts 24.6 points, 8.2 assists and 4.8 rebounds per contest.
• Evan Mobley posts 17.7 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.9 blocks (third in league).
• Jarrett Allen puts up 14.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1 steal and 0.9 blocks.
• Jaylon Tyson averages 13.5 points, 2.2 assists and 5.3 rebounds.

Cavaliers Player Props

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 7-3 over their past 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span.
• New York's average total over the last 10 games is 8.7 points fewer than the 232.5 total given for this matchup.
• In the Knicks' 58 games this season, they have 29 wins against the spread.
• New York has been underdogs by 4 points or more three times this season and has not covered the spread once.
• Knicks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 48.3% of the time (28 out of 58 games with a set point total).
• The Knicks score an average of 117.5 points per game, just 2.1 more points than the 115.4 the Cavaliers allow.
• New York is 23-9 against the spread and 26-6 overall when it scores more than 115.4 points.
• The Knicks are shooting 47.2% from the field, 1.2% higher than the 46% the Cavaliers' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Knicks have performed better at home (19-11-0) than on the road (10-17-1).
• Looking at the over/under, New York's games have finished over more frequently at home (15 of 30, 50%) than on the road (13 of 28, 46.4%).
• The Knicks, when moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (21-7) than away (12-7) this year.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns generates 20.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game for the Knicks.
• Brunson is averaging 26.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. He's draining 47.1% of his shots from the floor and 37.1% from 3-point range, with 2.8 treys per game.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 15.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4 assists per contest. He is sinking 50.1% of his shots from the field and 38.2% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per contest.
• Josh Hart gives the Knicks 11.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game while putting up 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• The Knicks are receiving 16.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from OG Anunoby this season.

Knicks Player Props

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