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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 11, 2025

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Apr 11, 2025 7:14 PM
On Friday, April 11th, the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, led by star player Mitchell, will take on the third-seeded New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference showdown. The Cavaliers, sporting a dominant 63-17 record, look to extend their undefeated series lead against the Knicks, who will be seeking to capitalize on their strong 27-13 home record. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks

Current Odds

CLE
NY
Over
227.5
-115
Under
233.5
-115
CLE
+12.0
-115
NY
-5.5
-115
CLE
ML
+510
NY
ML
-238

Cavaliers vs Knicks statistics

Stat Cavaliers Knicks
Streak L1 L2
Last Ten Games 7-3 6-4
Points Per Game 122.3 116.1
Rebounds Per Game 45.1 42.9
Assists Per Game 28.3 27.5
Blocks Per Game 4.3 4.0
Steals Per Game 8.2 8.1
Field Goal % 49.3 48.8
Three Point % 38.4 36.9

New York Knicks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/10/25 @ Detroit Pistons L 115-106
4/8/25 vs Boston Celtics L 119-117 OT
4/6/25 vs Phoenix Suns W 112-98
4/5/25 @ Atlanta Hawks W 121-105
4/2/25 @ Cleveland Cavaliers L 124-105

Cleveland Cavaliers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/10/25 @ Indiana Pacers L 114-112
4/8/25 vs Chicago Bulls W 135-113
4/6/25 vs Sacramento Kings L 120-113
4/4/25 @ San Antonio Spurs W 114-113
4/2/25 vs New York Knicks W 124-105

New York Knicks injuries

  • Mitchell Robinson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Josh Hart (SG): Day-To-Day
  • OG Anunoby (SF): Day-To-Day
  • Ariel Hukporti (C): Out

Cleveland Cavaliers injuries

  • Max Strus (SG): Day-To-Day
  • Evan Mobley (PF): Day-To-Day
  • Donovan Mitchell (SG): Day-To-Day
  • Darius Garland (PG): Day-To-Day

Cavaliers vs Knicks game info

Type Info
Venue Madison Square Garden
Location New York, NY
Tip-off Fri 7:30 PM
TV FanDuel SN OH

Cavaliers vs Knicks predictions

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to take on the New York Knicks, all eyes will be on Donovan Mitchell. He’s been a standout performer throughout the NBA season, and even though he's nursing an ankle injury, one can expect him to deliver around 19 points with a few assists and rebounds. Darius Garland, another key player for the Cavaliers, is also dealing with a minor toe issue but should still contribute a solid number of assists and points. With Jarrett Allen dominating the boards with nearly 10 rebounds a game, Cleveland’s frontcourt exudes strength. It's a squad that, even hobbled, knows how to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Switching gears to the New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson is primed to lead his team from the front. He's been a scoring machine this season, averaging a robust 26 points per game. You can expect him to keep pushing the tempo and feeding his teammates, perhaps posting around 22 points with a side of assists. Karl-Anthony Towns, anchoring the paint, will aim to snag upwards of a dozen rebounds, fortifying the Knicks' defense. With players like OG Anunoby and Josh Hart rounding out their lineup, New York is setting its sights on maintaining a competitive edge.

All this sets the stage for an exciting clash at Madison Square Garden. While both teams have their star power, the Cleveland Cavaliers have proven themselves with an impressive track record this season. Their ability to execute when it counts, along with the depth of their roster, hints that they might just edge out a victory here. However, never count out the New York Knicks, especially when they're playing on their home turf. In the end, it promises to be a closely contested game that basketball fans will savor. What do you think, can the Knicks pull an upset at home?

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