The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14) will look to Donovan Mitchell (fourth in the league scoring 30.6 points per game) when they attempt to beat Jalen Brunson (sixth in the NBA with 29.1 PPG) and the New York Knicks (20-9) on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Madison Square Garden. The Cavaliers are 5.5-point road underdogs in the game, which begins at 12 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and Disney+.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Knicks 122, Cavaliers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-223)
- Total Pick: Under 239.5 (computer predicts 235.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-5.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Cavaliers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Cavaliers | -1.5 | 229 | -126 | +106 | 119-111 NY |
| 4/11/2025 | Knicks | -2 | 223.5 | -149 | +125 | 108-102 CLE |
| 4/2/2025 | Cavaliers | -10.5 | 231.5 | -515 | +389 | 124-105 CLE |
| 2/21/2025 | Cavaliers | -7.5 | 241.5 | -296 | +238 | 142-105 CLE |
| 10/28/2024 | Knicks | -3 | 222.5 | -142 | +121 | 110-104 CLE |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New York has compiled a 17-12-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Knicks are 12-4 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in 15 of New York's 31 games with a set total.
- This season, the Knicks have won 19 out of the 25 games, or 76%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, New York has won 14 of its 15 games, or 93.3%, when favored by at least -223 on the moneyline.
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland is 10-21-0 against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 5.5-point underdogs this season, the Cavaliers are 1-0 against the spread.
- In Cleveland's 31 games with a set total, 15 have hit the over (48.4%).
- The Cavaliers have won 33.3% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (1-2).
- Cleveland has not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +184 or longer.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Guerschon Yabusele: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle)
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Evan Mobley: Questionable (Calf)
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Game time: 12 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and Disney+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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