Cavaliers vs Knicks Picks and Prediction – 4/11/2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers will complete a back-to-back on Friday when visiting the New York Knicks after playing on the road Thursday night versus the Indiana Pacers. Cleveland is 63-16 and has clinched the Western Conference regular season. The Cavaliers defeated the Chicago Bulls 135-113 on Tuesday, and Cleveland has won four of the last five. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland in scoring, averaging 24.0 points per game. Darius Garland is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 20.5 points and 6.7 assists per game. Jarrett Allen is the leading rebounder, averaging 9.8 rebounds per game. Cleveland scores an average of 122.3 points per game, shooting 49.3% overall and 38.4% from 3-point territory.

The New York Knicks will complete a back-to-back when hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday after playing on Thursday versus the Detroit Pistons. New York is 50-29 and third in the Eastern Conference, two games ahead of fourth-place Indiana with just three games remaining. New York lost to the Boston Celtics 119-117 on Tuesday, snapping a two-game winning streak.

Jalen Brunson leads New York in scoring and assists, averaging 26.2 points and 7.4 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 24.4 points and 12.8 rebounds per game. New York has five players who average double figures in scoring. The Knicks score an average of 116.1 points per game, shooting 48.8% overall and 36.9% from 3-point territory.

The New York Knicks have to hold off Indiana to remain third in the Eastern Conference, while Cleveland has clinched first in the conference and will, therefore, rest its regulars more often than usual. New York has covered the number in six of its last seven. The Knicks have covered the number in five of the last six versus an opponent from the Eastern Conference. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win and cover ATS 121-114.