Our model projects Cleveland Cavaliers 119, New York Knicks 112, with the Cavaliers favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 230.7-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 228.3 combined-points average. Cavaliers score 115.8 a game and concede 119.2; Knicks score 104.4 and concede 118.1.
Cavaliers sit 4th in the NBA standings, Knicks sit 10th. Tip-off at Rocket Arena. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.
Model projection.
Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.
Cleveland Cavaliers New York Knicks2026-2027 season to 2026-11-01. PPG = points per game.
The model line: Cavaliers by 7.7, total 230.7.
Cavaliers at home: 2–1 SU, 115.8 PPG. Knicks on the road: 0–3 SU, 104.4 PPG.
New York Knicks lead 6-5 across the last 11 meetings on record. Most recent: New York Knicks won 130-93 on 26 May 2026.
| # | Team | W | L | PF | PA | Last 5 (most recent first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers |
4 | 2 | 726 | 696 | WLWWW |
| 10 | New York KnicksKnicks |
2 | 4 | 642 | 646 | LWWLL |
Current season as available on the live data feed.
Victor Wembanyama delivered 43 points after a Minnesota run, while Houston, Philadelphia and Cleveland each found a different route to control. Memphis matched its best start in franchise history.
The Hawks recovered from Cleveland's fast start, the Pelicans found their first win through Jeremiah Fears, and Memphis closed a 5-0 start in Portland.