The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14) will look to Donovan Mitchell (fourth in the league scoring 30.6 points per game) when they try to knock off Jalen Brunson (sixth in the NBA with 29.1 PPG) and the New York Knicks (20-9) on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Madison Square Garden. The Cavaliers are 5.5-point road underdogs in the matchup, which tips off at 12 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and Disney+.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final score of Knicks 122, Cavaliers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-214)
- Total Pick: Under 240 (computer predicts 235.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-5.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Cavaliers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Cavaliers | -1.5 | 229 | -126 | +106 | 119-111 NY |
| 4/11/2025 | Knicks | -2 | 223.5 | -149 | +125 | 108-102 CLE |
| 4/2/2025 | Cavaliers | -10.5 | 231.5 | -515 | +389 | 124-105 CLE |
| 2/21/2025 | Cavaliers | -7.5 | 241.5 | -296 | +238 | 142-105 CLE |
| 10/28/2024 | Knicks | -3 | 222.5 | -142 | +121 | 110-104 CLE |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York is 17-12-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the Knicks are 12-4 against the spread.
- New York's games have gone over the point total in 15 out of 31 opportunities (48.4%).
- This season, the Knicks have been favored 25 times and won 19, or 76%, of those games.
- This season, New York has won 14 of its 15 games, or 93.3%, when favored by at least -214 on the moneyline.
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland's ATS record is 10-21-0 this season.
- The Cavaliers are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
- Cleveland's games have gone over the point total 15 out of 31 times (48.4%).
- The Cavaliers have won 33.3% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (1-2).
- Cleveland has yet to play as a moneyline underdog of +177 or longer.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Guerschon Yabusele: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle)
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Evan Mobley: Questionable (Calf)
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Game time: 12 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and Disney+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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