Our model projects New York Knicks 115, Cleveland Cavaliers 117, with the Cavaliers favored in this NBA matchup.
The combined 231.3-point projection runs in line with the NBA’s 227.6 combined-points average. Knicks score 106.5 a game and concede 115.2; Cavaliers score 119.3 and concede 117.4.
Knicks sit 8th in the NBA standings, Cavaliers sit 5th. Tip-off at Madison Square Garden. 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.
New York Knicks Cleveland Cavaliers2026-2027 season to 2026-11-05. PPG = points per game.
The model line: Cavaliers by 1.9, total 231.3.
Knicks at home: 2–4 SU, 106.5 PPG. Cavaliers on the road: 1–3 SU, 119.3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | New York KnicksKnicks |
3 | 4 | 745 | 736 | WLWWL |
| 5 | Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers |
4 | 3 | 838 | 813 | LWLWW |
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