Cavaliers vs Knicks Picks and Prediction – 10/28/2024

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Last Updated: 10/27/2024 at 3:25 PM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks 10/28/24 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 10/28/2024, 11:30 PM UTC
Latest Odds: NY -3.5 ; O/U 220.5

Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers look for their fourth consecutive win to open the season on Monday when visiting the New York Knicks. Cleveland improved to 3-0 with a 135-116 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell was the leading scorer for Cleveland with 30 points, while Jarrett Allen scored 23 and was perfect from the floor at 10-for-10. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Cleveland's leading scorer is Donovan Mitchell, who averages 23.3 points per game. The leading rebounder is Jarrett Allen, who averages 9.3 points per game. Darius Garland is the leader in assists, with an average of 6.3 per game. Cleveland has seven players averaging double figures in scoring, and as a team, it scores an average of 128.0 points per game.

The New York Knicks look for their second consecutive victory on Monday when hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. New York is 1-1 following its 123-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in his home debut for the Knicks, as New York bounced back from an opening night loss to Boston.

Jalen Brunson is the leading scorer for New York with an average of 24.0 points per game while Mikal Bridges is the second leading scorer with an average of 18.5 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is the leading rebounder with an average of 11.0 per game and Cameron Payne is the leader in assists with an average of 3.5 per game. New York has five players averaging double figures in scoring.

Cavaliers vs Knicks Pick Analysis

Cleveland is off to a strong start at 3-0 straight up and against the spread and will improve to 4-0 on Monday with a victory in the Big Apple over New York. Cleveland's offense has been tough to stop as the Cavaliers are averaging 128 points per game led by Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. Dating back to last season, Cleveland has covered the number in each of its last five overall and in four of the last five played on the road. Final Score Prediction Cleveland Cavaliers win and cover ATS 125-118.

Our Free NBA Pick for New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers +3.5