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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 08 Nov 2026
Tip-off: 01:00
Projected 113-112
Projected total 225.0
Final 97-109
27-26 26-37 17-25 27-21
Position#17
Record5-4
FormLWLLW
Points / game119.2
Allowed / game114.7
Cleveland Cavaliers
USA
Vs
50%
50%
■ CLE 50%■ NYK 50%
Pythia win probability
New York Knicks 🏆
USA
Position#15
Record4-4
FormWWLWW
Points / game110.0
Allowed / game105.1
USANBA· Rocket Arena
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks
21 Dec 2026
CLE v NYK
upcoming
07 Nov 2026
CLE97
NYK109
25 May 2026
CLE93
NYK130
23 May 2026
CLE108
NYK121
24 Feb 2026
CLE109
NYK94
02 Apr 2025
CLE124
NYK105
21 Feb 2025
CLE142
NYK105
03 Mar 2024
CLE98
NYK107
31 Oct 2023
CLE91
NYK109
26 Apr 2023
CLE95
NYK106
18 Apr 2023
CLE107
NYK90
15 Apr 2023
CLE97
NYK101
31 Mar 2023
CLE116
NYK130
30 Oct 2022
CLE121
NYK108
24 Jan 2022
CLE95
NYK93
15 Jan 2021
CLE106
NYK103
29 Dec 2020
CLE86
NYK95
03 Feb 2020
CLE134
NYK139
20 Jan 2020
CLE86
NYK106
11 Feb 2019
CLE107
NYK104
12 Dec 2018
CLE113
NYK106
11 Apr 2018
CLE98
NYK110
29 Oct 2017
CLE95
NYK114
23 Feb 2017
CLE119
NYK104
25 Oct 2016
CLE117
NYK88
23 Dec 2015
CLE91
NYK84
04 Nov 2015
CLE96
NYK86
30 Oct 2014
CLE90
NYK95
08 Mar 2014
CLE97
NYK107
10 Dec 2013
CLE109
NYK94
12 Apr 2013
CLE91
NYK101
04 Mar 2013
CLE97
NYK102
20 Apr 2012
CLE98
NYK90
25 Jan 2012
CLE91
NYK81
25 Feb 2011
CLE115
NYK109
18 Dec 2010
CLE109
NYK102
01 Mar 2010
CLE124
NYK93
06 Feb 2010
CLE113
NYK106
15 Mar 2009
CLE98
NYK93
03 Dec 2008
CLE118
NYK82
Sections
Pythia's preview, written before tip-off

The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the New York Knicks on 7 November 2026 in a matchup that feels almost evenly matched, with both sides boasting a 50% chance of victory according to Pythia, who names the Cavaliers as the model favourite. Cleveland has gone 5-4 in all nine games this season, averaging 119.2 points while allowing 114.7, and they have a 4-1 home record with 120.8 points scored and 113.8 points allowed; their last five games include a 119-95 win over Philadelphia at home and two losses to Oklahoma City, one at home and one away. New York, meanwhile, sits at 4-4 in eight games, averaging 110.0 points and conceding 105.1, and on the road they are 1-2 with 109.7 points for and 110.7 against; their recent five games feature four wins, including 135-105 over Chicago and 103-90 over Brooklyn, and a 93-98 loss to Philadelphia. Historically the Knicks lead the series 6-4, with the last encounter ending 130-93 in New York's favour. Pythia projects a 113-112 score, a total of 225.0, and a 5.0 point spread that the Cavaliers have a 63% chance to cover, while the 224.0 total carries a 51% over probability and a 7% chance of overtime. The game will hinge on whether Cleveland can extend its recent home advantage or whether New York can replicate its recent road success.

Written by Pythia from this game's frozen forecast, the market's main lines and both teams' results.

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers winLost
50.4%fair 1.99
Best odds2.76
Implied35.4%
Edge+15.0pp
New York Knicks winWon
49.6%fair 2.02
Best odds1.53
Implied64.6%
Edge-15.0pp
Pythia's frozen forecast of 07 Nov 07:12 UTC (Version 5). Implied = the consensus price with the bookmaker margin removed (Pinnacle first); edge = model probability minus implied.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#4
L
93-130
93
130
-37
82avg 109
H26/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
106-114
106
114
-8
88avg 109
A22/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
W
125-121
125
121
+4
117avg 109
H24/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
W
127-125 OT
127
125
+2
103avg 109
H26/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#19
W
121-111
121
111
+10
101avg 109
H28/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
111-114
111
114
-3
91avg 109
A30/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#29
W
136-111
136
111
+25
120avg 109
A01/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#5
L
112-117
112
117
-5
81avg 109
H03/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#5
L
116-124
116
124
-8
86avg 109
A05/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
119-95
119
95
+24
91avg 109
H07/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-38
23-30
22-30
22-32
35-18
34-27
21-37
16-32
35-30
33-24
28-26
29-41
24-31
26-29
36-26
27-27
34-42
25-27
33-23
29-19
28-16
16-30
38-43
29-25
24-25
48-21
37-30
27-35
30-26
18-33
36-31
28-27
20-37
24-23
30-28
42-36
33-22
29-32
29-20
28-21
232.8Avg total
116.6Scored
116.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (9)119.2114.7233.9+4.656%
Season at home (5)120.8113.8234.6+7.080%
Season away (4)117.2115.8233.0+1.525%
Last 10 (10)116.6116.2232.8+0.450%
Last 5 (5)118.8112.2231.0+6.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)108.2113.8222.0-5.636%
vs Similar ◀ (12)111.9111.2223.1+0.850%
vs Weaker (4)128.0115.0243.0+13.0100%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
107-106
107
106
+1
99avg 109
H11/06
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
94-90
94
90
+4
76avg 109
A14/06
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
100-106
100
106
-6
86avg 109
H20/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
103-107
103
107
-4
100avg 109
A23/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
102-111
102
111
-9
90avg 109
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
W
111-97
111
97
+14
107avg 109
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
133-127
133
127
+6
124avg 109
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
93-98
93
98
-5
84avg 109
A30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
W
103-90
103
90
+13
99avg 109
H03/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
135-105
135
105
+30
136avg 109
H05/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-41
27-35
26-14
32-16
13-23
24-19
28-30
29-18
25-23
33-31
18-29
24-23
27-26
22-24
24-33
30-24
28-21
24-27
23-23
27-40
25-38
26-12
37-13
23-34
34-33
22-29
34-34
43-31
21-29
23-24
24-24
25-21
27-21
24-23
24-35
28-11
43-21
41-31
29-27
22-26
211.8Avg total
108.1Scored
103.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (8)110.0105.1215.1+4.950%
Season at home (5)110.2101.8212.0+8.460%
Season away (3)109.7110.7220.3-1.033%
Last 10 (10)108.1103.7211.8+4.460%
Last 5 (5)115.0103.4218.4+11.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)103.0107.0210.0-4.00%
vs Similar ◀ (10)103.4102.7206.1+0.760%
vs Weaker (19)119.2101.9221.1+17.384%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

Total points distribution

3%5%8%11%0%1751%1801%1852%1904%1955%2007%2059%21010%21511%22010%22510%2308%2357%2405%2453%2502%2552%2601%2651%2700%2750%280
1%1802%1905%2009%21011%22010%2307%2403%2502%2601%2700%280
Pythia expects about 225 points (overtime included in the simulation); the most likely band is 220-224 (11%). The market's main line is 223.
Over/Under 218Actual: Under 218
Over 218
64.0%
@ 1.51+0.5pp
Under 218
36.0%
@ 2.55-0.5pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Marathon Be
1.51
Bet365
1.47
Under
Bet365
2.55
Over/Under 223 · main lineActual: Under 223
Over 223
53.2%
@ 1.94+3.2pp
Under 223
46.8%
@ 2.05-3.2pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Pinnacle
1.94
Marathon Be
1.86
1xBet
1.78
Bet365
1.74
Under
1xBet
2.05
Bet365
2.03
Pinnacle
1.94
Marathon Be
1.92
Over/Under 228Actual: Under 228
Over 228
42.3%
@ 2.22-0.5pp
Under 228
57.7%
@ 1.64+0.5pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Bet365
2.22
Marathon Be
2.07
1xBet
2.07
Under
1xBet
1.64
Bet365
1.58
Marathon Be
1.55

📊 3. Team Totals

Cleveland Cavaliers total 106Actual: Cleveland Cavaliers under 106
Over 106
71.3%
Under 106
28.7%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
Cleveland Cavaliers total 110 · main lineActual: Cleveland Cavaliers under 110
Over 110
58.5%
@ 1.95+9.9pp
Under 110
41.5%
@ 1.89-9.9pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Marathon Be
1.95
1xBet
1.91
Under
1xBet
1.89
Marathon Be
1.76
Cleveland Cavaliers total 114Actual: Cleveland Cavaliers under 114
Over 114
44.7%
Under 114
55.3%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
New York Knicks total 111Actual: New York Knicks under 111
Over 111
54.6%
Under 111
45.4%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.
New York Knicks total 115 · main lineActual: New York Knicks under 115
Over 115
40.9%
@ 1.94-8.1pp
Under 115
59.1%
@ 1.90+8.1pp
Best 5 market prices
Over
Marathon Be
1.94
1xBet
1.90
Under
1xBet
1.90
Marathon Be
1.79
New York Knicks total 119Actual: New York Knicks under 119
Over 119
28.3%
Under 119
71.7%
Best 5 market prices
Over
No market prices yet.
Under
No market prices yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

Winning margin distribution

2%4%7%9%0%-361%-331%-302%-272%-243%-214%-186%-156%-128%-99%-68%-36%+08%+38%+67%+95%+124%+153%+183%+212%+241%+271%+301%+33
0%-361%-302%-244%-186%-129%-66%+08%+65%+123%+182%+241%+30
Margin from Cleveland Cavaliers's side (positive = Cleveland Cavaliers win). Pythia's expected margin is +0.1; Cleveland Cavaliers win by 1+ in 44% of simulations.
Spread Cleveland Cavaliers +2Actual: New York Knicks -2
CLE +2
54.0%
@ 2.34+11.2pp
NYK -2
46.0%
@ 1.70-11.2pp
Best 5 market prices
CLE
Marathon Be
2.34
1xBet
2.34
Pinnacle
2.27
Bet365
2.25
NYK
Pinnacle
1.70
Bet365
1.57
Marathon Be
1.53
1xBet
1.53
Spread Cleveland Cavaliers +5 · main lineActual: New York Knicks -5
CLE +5
63.5%
@ 1.97+14.0pp
NYK -5
36.5%
@ 1.93-14.0pp
Best 5 market prices
CLE
Pinnacle
1.97
SBO
1.96
1xBet
1.95
Marathon Be
1.90
Bet365
1.80
NYK
Pinnacle
1.93
Bet365
1.92
1xBet
1.91
Marathon Be
1.88
SBO
1.88
Spread Cleveland Cavaliers +8Actual: New York Knicks -8
CLE +8
72.4%
@ 1.60+13.8pp
NYK -8
27.6%
@ 2.35-13.8pp
Best 5 market prices
CLE
1xBet
1.60
Marathon Be
1.56
Bet365
1.54
NYK
Bet365
2.35
1xBet
2.26
Marathon Be
2.21

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.4+0.4Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: +1.6+1.6Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: -1.8-1.8Q4: +3.9+3.9
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.4+0.4Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: +1.6+1.6Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: -1.8-1.8Q4: +3.9+3.9
Cleveland CavaliersNew York Knicks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#4
L
49-68
49
68
-19
H26/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
69-45
69
45
+24
A22/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
W
68-54
68
54
+14
H24/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#6
L
50-60
50
60
-10
H26/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#19
L
59-69
59
69
-10
H28/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
44-46
44
46
-2
A30/10
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#29
W
72-46
72
46
+26
A01/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#5
L
48-59
48
59
-11
H03/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#5
L
44-60
44
60
-16
A05/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
62-54
62
54
+8
H07/11
NBA
112.6Avg total
56.5Scored
56.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver 114.5
Last 30 (30)54.455.3109.7-0.933%30%
Last 30 at home (16)57.158.1115.1-1.038%50%
Last 30 away (14)51.452.1103.6-0.729%7%
Last 10 (10)56.556.1112.6+0.440%50%
Last 5 (5)54.053.0107.0+1.040%40%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)51.056.0107.0-5.021%7%
vs Similar ◀ (12)54.654.2108.8+0.333%33%
vs Weaker (4)66.056.0122.0+10.075%100%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
49-76
49
76
-27
H11/06
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
37-42
37
42
-5
A14/06
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
58-54
58
54
+4
H20/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A23/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#9
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
44-53
44
53
-9
A30/10
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#26
W
51-44
51
44
+7
H03/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
84-52
84
52
+32
H05/11
NBA
106.2Avg total
53.1Scored
53.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver 114.5
Last 30 (30)57.551.9109.4+5.567%33%
Last 30 at home (17)57.352.6109.9+4.776%35%
Last 30 away (13)57.751.1108.8+6.654%31%
Last 10 (10)53.153.1106.2+0.050%30%
Last 5 (5)57.252.2109.4+5.060%40%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)49.050.099.0-1.00%0%
vs Similar ◀ (10)50.554.9105.4-4.450%20%
vs Weaker (19)61.650.5112.1+11.179%42%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
1st half winnerActual: New York Knicks win
CLE win
50.3%
@ 2.48+10.2pp
NYK win
49.7%
@ 1.67-10.2pp
1st half Spread Cleveland Cavaliers +2.5 · main lineActual: New York Knicks -2.5
CLE +2.5
59.3%
@ 1.93+9.1pp
NYK -2.5
40.7%
@ 1.98-9.1pp
1st half Over/Under 114.5 · main lineActual: Over 114.5
Over
45.1%
@ 2.10-4.8pp
Under
54.9%
@ 1.93+4.8pp
Cleveland Cavaliers 1st half total 56 · main lineActual: Cleveland Cavaliers under 56
Over
52.6%
@ 1.89+2.4pp
Under
47.4%
@ 1.91-2.4pp
New York Knicks 1st half total 57.5 · main lineActual: New York Knicks over 57.5
Over
45.1%
@ 1.85-4.9pp
Under
54.9%
@ 1.85+4.9pp
1st half: CLE + total 114.5
CLE & over
21.8%
@ 4.75+3.5pp
CLE & under
26.6%
@ 4.75+8.3pp
1st half: Draw + total 114.5
Draw & over
1.5%
@ 26.00-1.8pp
Draw & under
2.1%
@ 26.00-1.3pp
1st half: NYK + total 114.5
NYK & over
21.7%
@ 3.10-6.4pp
NYK & under
26.2%
@ 3.05-2.3pp
1st half Over/Under 113Actual: Over 113
Over
50.1%
@ 1.74-5.2pp
Under
49.9%
@ 2.15+5.2pp
1st half Over/Under 116Push
Over
39.9%
@ 2.19-4.1pp
Under
60.1%
@ 1.82+4.1pp
1st half Spread Cleveland Cavaliers +1.5Actual: New York Knicks -1.5
CLE +1.5
55.7%
@ 2.11+9.8pp
NYK -1.5
44.3%
@ 1.85-9.8pp
1st half Spread Cleveland Cavaliers +3.5Actual: New York Knicks -3.5
CLE +3.5
62.9%
@ 1.77+8.3pp
NYK -3.5
37.1%
@ 2.13-8.3pp
1st half Over/Under 111.5Actual: Over 111.5
Over
55.2%
@ 1.70-1.7pp
Under
44.8%
@ 2.30+1.7pp
1st half Over/Under 117.5Actual: Under 117.5
Over
35.4%
@ 2.45-4.1pp
Under
64.6%
@ 1.60+4.1pp
1st half Spread Cleveland Cavaliers +0.5Actual: New York Knicks -0.5
CLE +0.5
52.1%
@ 2.29+9.9pp
NYK -0.5
47.9%
@ 1.67-9.9pp
1st half 3-way (draw possible)Actual: New York Knicks (regulation)
CLE
48.4%
@ 2.43+10.6pp
Draw
3.6%
@ 21.00-1.9pp
NYK
47.9%
@ 1.70-8.7pp

⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

Markets that span the whole game: how the halves and quarters compare, overtime, the exact winning margin. Pythia's probability comes from 20,000 simulations of this game quarter by quarter; the price, edge and books are the same as everywhere on the page.
CLE win + total 223.5
🔒 Pro
NYK win + total 223.5
🔒 Pro
Overtime
🔒 Pro
Half-time / full-time: CLE leads at half
🔒 Pro
Half-time / full-time: level at half
🔒 Pro
Half-time / full-time: NYK leads at half
🔒 Pro
Winning margin: close (1-10 points)
🔒 Pro
Winning margin: clear (11-20 points)
🔒 Pro
Winning margin: blowout (21+ points)
🔒 Pro
Team with the highest-scoring quarter
🔒 Pro
Highest-scoring half
🔒 Pro
Double chance (regulation)
🔒 Pro
🔒 12 special markets for this game with Pythia's probabilities and edges: Upgrade to Pro

🔥 7. Top picks for this game

Every selection Pythia rates above 70%, ranked by edge (click any column to re-sort). Use Min odds to match the prices you want; Edge = Yes shows only selections priced BELOW what the model makes them. The five price columns are the best market prices (highest first); edge is vs the consensus price.
Min odds1.20
Edge
PickProbabilityAvg oddsBest 1Best 2Best 3Best 4Best 5EdgeResult
2nd half: Cleveland Cavaliers over 5170.4%1.79
Marathon Bet
1.79
1xBet
1.79		---+18.1ppLost
Q4: Cleveland Cavaliers over 2470.3%1.72
Marathon Bet
1.72
1xBet
1.72		---+15.9ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +872.4%1.57
1xBet
1.60
Marathon Bet
1.56
Bet365
1.54		--+13.8ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +7.570.5%1.61
Pinnacle
1.66
Betano
1.65
Marathon Bet
1.61
1xBet
1.61
BetVictor
1.60		+12.0ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +975.0%1.47
Marathon Bet
1.47
Bet365
1.47		---+11.6ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +8.573.2%1.51
Betano
1.53
Marathon Bet
1.52
1xBet
1.52
Bet365
1.50
Betfair
1.50		+11.3ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +1077.4%1.40
Marathon Bet
1.40
Bet365
1.40		---+11.2ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +9.575.7%1.45
Betano
1.47
1xBet
1.45
BetVictor
1.45
Marathon Bet
1.44
Bet365
1.44		+11.1ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +10.578.0%1.39
Betano
1.42
1xBet
1.40
Marathon Bet
1.38
Bet365
1.38
Betfair
1.36		+10.6ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +11.580.1%1.34
Betano
1.37
1xBet
1.35
Bet365
1.33
Betfair
1.33
Marathon Bet
1.32		+10.5ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers over 105.572.1%1.47
Betano
1.47		----+10.4ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +1281.7%1.29
Bet365
1.30
Marathon Bet
1.28		---+10.3ppPush
Cleveland Cavaliers +13.583.9%1.27
Betano
1.28
1xBet
1.27
Betfair
1.25		--+10.2ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +1179.7%1.34
Marathon Bet
1.34
Bet365
1.34		---+10.2ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +12.582.1%1.29
Betano
1.32
1xBet
1.30
Betfair
1.29
Marathon Bet
1.28
Bet365
1.28		+10.1ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 103.577.5%1.34
Betano
1.34		----+9.9ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers over 101.582.3%1.25
Betano
1.25		----+9.7ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +14.585.6%1.23
Betano
1.24
1xBet
1.24
Bet365
1.22
Betfair
1.20		-+9.3ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 104.574.9%1.39
Betano
1.40
Bet365
1.38		---+9.0ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +15.587.1%1.20
Betano
1.21
1xBet
1.21
Betfair
1.17		--+8.9ppWon
Q1: Under 61.572.3%1.50
Betano
1.50		----+8.7ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 102.580.0%1.28
Betano
1.29
Bet365
1.27		---+8.6ppLost
1st half: New York Knicks under 62.576.6%1.36
Bet365
1.36		----+8.6ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +16.588.5%1.17
Betano
1.18
1xBet
1.18
Betfair
1.14		--+8.5ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +17.589.8%1.15
1xBet
1.16
Betano
1.15
Betfair
1.13		--+8.2ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 100.584.4%1.21
Betano
1.21
Bet365
1.20		---+8.2ppLost
1st half: New York Knicks under 61.572.7%1.40
Betano
1.40		----+8.2ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers over 99.586.3%1.17
Betano
1.18
Bet365
1.16		---+8.1ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +18.591.0%1.13
1xBet
1.14
Betano
1.13
Betfair
1.11		--+8.0ppWon
Q1: New York Knicks under 31.571.4%1.42
Betano
1.42		----+7.9ppWon
1st half: Under 119.570.4%1.50
WilliamHill
1.50		----+7.9ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +21.593.8%1.08
1xBet
1.09
Betano
1.08		---+7.8ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +19.592.0%1.11
1xBet
1.12
Betano
1.11
Betfair
1.10
Bet365
1.10		-+7.5ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 98.588.1%1.14
Betano
1.15
Bet365
1.13		---+7.5ppLost
Cleveland Cavaliers +22.594.5%1.08
1xBet
1.08
Betano
1.07		---+7.5ppWon
New York Knicks under 126.588.0%1.12
Betano
1.12		----+7.2ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +20.592.9%1.09
1xBet
1.10
Betano
1.09
Betfair
1.08		--+7.2ppWon
1st half: New York Knicks under 66.588.7%1.14
Bet365
1.14		----+7.2ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +23.595.2%1.06
Betano
1.06
1xBet
1.06		---+7.2ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 97.589.8%1.12
Betano
1.12
Bet365
1.11		---+7.2ppLost
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers +6.572.4%1.41
Betano
1.42
Bet365
1.40		---+7.1ppLost
1st half: New York Knicks under 64.583.2%1.22
Bet365
1.22		----+7.1ppWon
New York Knicks under 122.580.1%1.24
Betano
1.24		----+6.8ppWon
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers +7.575.0%1.35
Betano
1.35		----+6.7ppLost
New York Knicks under 120.575.2%1.32
Betano
1.32		----+6.7ppWon
New York Knicks under 119.572.5%1.39
Bet365
1.41
Betano
1.37		---+6.7ppWon
New York Knicks under 121.577.7%1.29
Bet365
1.30
Betano
1.28		---+6.6ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +25.596.3%1.04
1xBet
1.05
Betano
1.04		---+6.6ppWon
New York Knicks under 123.582.3%1.21
Bet365
1.22
Betano
1.20		---+6.5ppWon
New York Knicks under 125.586.3%1.15
Bet365
1.15
Betano
1.14		---+6.4ppWon
New York Knicks under 124.584.4%1.17
Bet365
1.18
Betano
1.17		---+6.3ppWon
Q1: Cleveland Cavaliers +4.571.4%1.42
Betano
1.42		----+6.3ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +24.595.8%1.05
Betano
1.05
1xBet
1.05
Bet365
1.04		--+6.1ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers +29.598.1%1.01
Bet365
1.01		----+5.8ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 91.596.4%1.02
Bet365
1.02		----+5.7ppWon
1st half: New York Knicks under 68.592.7%1.07
Bet365
1.07		----+5.6ppWon
New York Knicks under 135.597.0%1.02
Bet365
1.02		----+5.5ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 90.597.0%1.02
Bet365
1.02		----+5.4ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 92.595.6%1.03
Bet365
1.03		----+5.4ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 93.594.8%1.04
Bet365
1.04		----+5.4ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 94.593.7%1.06
Bet365
1.06		----+5.4ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 89.597.6%1.01
Bet365
1.01		----+5.4ppWon
New York Knicks under 133.595.7%1.03
Bet365
1.03		----+5.2ppWon
New York Knicks under 134.596.4%1.02
Bet365
1.02		----+5.2ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 88.598.0%1.01
Bet365
1.01		----+5.2ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 96.591.2%1.09
Bet365
1.09		----+5.1ppWon
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers +8.577.8%1.27
Bet365
1.27		----+5.0ppLost
New York Knicks under 131.594.0%1.05
Bet365
1.05		----+5.0ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers over 95.592.5%1.07
Bet365
1.07		----+4.9ppWon
New York Knicks under 129.591.7%1.07
Bet365
1.07		----+4.5ppWon
Q1: Cleveland Cavaliers +7.582.2%1.20
Bet365
1.20		----+4.4ppWon
New York Knicks under 127.588.8%1.11
Bet365
1.11		----+4.4ppWon
Q1: Cleveland Cavaliers +5.575.3%1.31
Bet365
1.31		----+4.3ppWon
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers +10.582.8%1.18
Bet365
1.18		----+4.0ppWon
Over 212.574.3%1.31
Betfair
1.34
Betano
1.31
1xBet
1.28		--+3.6ppLost
Over 211.576.0%1.28
Betfair
1.30
Betano
1.28
1xBet
1.25		--+3.6ppLost
Over 210.577.7%1.25
Betfair
1.27
Betano
1.25
1xBet
1.22		--+3.5ppLost
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers +12.587.2%1.11
Bet365
1.11		----+3.4ppWon
Over 213.572.4%1.34
Betfair
1.36
Betano
1.34
1xBet
1.31		--+3.3ppLost
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers over 51.573.1%1.33
Bet365
1.33		----+3.1ppWon
Q1: Cleveland Cavaliers or New York Knicks95.2%1.01
1xBet
1.01		----+3.0pp-
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers over 45.590.9%1.06
Bet365
1.06		----+3.0ppWon
Over 208.580.8%1.19
Betfair
1.21
Betano
1.20
1xBet
1.17		--+2.8ppLost
New York Knicks over 93.595.0%1.01
Bet365
1.01		----+2.8ppWon
Q2: Cleveland Cavaliers or New York Knicks95.2%1.02
Bet365
1.03
1xBet
1.01		---+2.7pp-
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers over 49.580.4%1.20
Bet365
1.20		----+2.6ppWon
New York Knicks over 94.594.1%1.02
Bet365
1.02		----+2.5ppWon
Over 206.583.7%1.15
Betano
1.16
Betfair
1.16
1xBet
1.13		--+2.5ppLost
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers over 47.586.3%1.11
Bet365
1.11		----+2.5ppWon
Over 207.582.3%1.17
Betano
1.18
Betfair
1.18
1xBet
1.15		--+2.3ppLost
New York Knicks over 95.592.9%1.02
Bet365
1.02		----+2.2ppWon
Over 205.585.0%1.13
Betano
1.14
Betfair
1.14
1xBet
1.12		--+2.2ppWon
Over 209.579.3%1.21
Betfair
1.24
Betano
1.23
1xBet
1.20
Bet365
1.16		-+1.8ppLost
Over 199.591.4%1.04
Bet365
1.04		----+1.8ppWon
Overtime: no93.4%1.03
1xBet
1.03
WilliamHill
1.03
Betano
1.02		--+1.7pp-
Over 214.570.6%1.36
Betfair
1.41
Betano
1.37
Marathon Bet
1.37
1xBet
1.34
Bet365
1.31		+1.7ppLost
Over 202.588.6%1.08
Betfair
1.08		----+1.4ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers under 130.592.9%1.02
Bet365
1.02		----+1.4ppWon
Over 204.586.3%1.11
Betano
1.13
Betfair
1.12
1xBet
1.10
Bet365
1.09		-+1.2ppWon
Under 249.590.2%1.05
Bet365
1.05		----+1.2ppWon
Over 203.587.4%1.10
Betfair
1.10
1xBet
1.09		---+1.2ppWon
Under 247.588.4%1.08
Betfair
1.08
1xBet
1.08		---+0.9ppWon
New York Knicks +17.589.5%1.04
Betano
1.04		----+0.7ppWon
Under 237.575.5%1.25
Betfair
1.26
1xBet
1.25
Betano
1.24		--+0.7ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers under 129.591.8%1.02
Bet365
1.02		----+0.6ppWon
Under 238.577.1%1.23
Betfair
1.23
1xBet
1.23
Betano
1.22		--+0.6ppWon
Under 235.572.1%1.31
Betfair
1.32
1xBet
1.31
Betano
1.29		--+0.6ppWon
Under 236.573.8%1.28
Betfair
1.29
1xBet
1.28
Betano
1.26		--+0.5ppWon
Under 246.587.4%1.08
1xBet
1.09
Betfair
1.08		---+0.4ppWon
Under 239.578.6%1.19
Betfair
1.21
1xBet
1.21
Betano
1.20
Bet365
1.16		-+0.4ppWon
Under 240.580.1%1.18
1xBet
1.19
Betano
1.18
Betfair
1.18		--+0.4ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers under 128.590.8%1.03
Bet365
1.03		----+0.4ppWon
Under 245.586.4%1.10
Betfair
1.10
1xBet
1.10		---+0.4ppWon
Under 241.581.5%1.16
Betano
1.16
Betfair
1.16
1xBet
1.16		--+0.3ppWon
Under 242.582.8%1.14
Betano
1.14
Betfair
1.14
1xBet
1.14		--+0.2ppWon
Under 243.584.1%1.13
Betano
1.13
1xBet
1.13
Betfair
1.12		--+0.2ppWon
Under 244.585.2%1.11
Betano
1.13
Betfair
1.11
1xBet
1.11
Bet365
1.09		-+0.1ppWon
New York Knicks over 97.589.5%1.04
Bet365
1.04		----+0.1ppWon
Under 234.570.3%1.33
Betfair
1.34
1xBet
1.34
Betano
1.32
Bet365
1.30		-+0.0ppWon
New York Knicks +20.592.7%1.01
Bet365
1.01		-----0.1ppWon
New York Knicks over 102.579.7%1.13
Betano
1.13		-----0.3ppWon
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers under 63.579.8%1.15
Bet365
1.15		-----0.7ppWon
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers under 65.585.8%1.08
Bet365
1.08		-----0.8ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers under 126.587.8%1.05
Bet365
1.05		-----1.2ppWon
New York Knicks over 99.586.1%1.07
Bet365
1.07		-----1.4ppWon
New York Knicks over 103.577.2%1.15
Betano
1.16
Bet365
1.15		----2.2ppWon
New York Knicks +16.588.2%1.04
1xBet
1.04
Betano
1.03		----2.3ppWon
1st half: Cleveland Cavaliers under 61.572.5%1.25
Bet365
1.25		-----2.3ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers under 121.577.4%1.13
Betano
1.13		-----2.7ppWon
New York Knicks +15.586.8%1.05
Betano
1.05
1xBet
1.05
Bet365
1.04		---2.9ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers under 124.584.2%1.07
Bet365
1.07		-----3.0ppWon
New York Knicks +14.585.2%1.06
Betano
1.06
1xBet
1.06		----3.0ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers under 122.579.9%1.11
Betano
1.11
Bet365
1.11		----3.0ppWon
New York Knicks over 101.582.0%1.10
Bet365
1.10		-----3.1ppWon
New York Knicks over 104.574.5%1.19
Betano
1.19
Bet365
1.18		----3.1ppWon
New York Knicks over 105.571.7%1.22
Betano
1.22
Bet365
1.22		----3.4ppWon
1st half: New York Knicks over 48.583.1%1.08
Bet365
1.08		-----3.5ppWon
New York Knicks +13.583.5%1.07
Betano
1.07
1xBet
1.07		----3.8ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers under 120.574.9%1.16
Betano
1.16
Bet365
1.16		----4.1ppWon
New York Knicks +12.581.6%1.08
1xBet
1.09
Betano
1.08		----4.4ppWon
Cleveland Cavaliers under 119.572.2%1.19
Bet365
1.20
Betano
1.18		----5.0ppWon
1st half: New York Knicks over 50.576.4%1.14
Bet365
1.14		-----5.1ppWon
New York Knicks +11.579.6%1.09
Betano
1.10
1xBet
1.10
Betfair
1.08		---6.1ppWon
New York Knicks +10.577.4%1.11
1xBet
1.12
Betano
1.11
Betfair
1.11
Bet365
1.10		--6.9ppWon
New York Knicks +9.575.1%1.13
1xBet
1.14
Betano
1.13
Betfair
1.13		---7.6ppWon
New York Knicks +8.572.6%1.15
1xBet
1.17
Betano
1.15
Betfair
1.14		---8.2ppWon
1st half: New York Knicks +7.574.6%1.11
Bet365
1.11		-----9.2ppWon
Over 21570.0%1.38
Marathon Bet
1.38		-----Lost
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 109.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.8 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.8 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.4 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.924.9
54.2%
54.0%49.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.012.6
33.2%
34.9%37.8
🏀 Free throws29.321.4
73.0%
76.7%21.4
They take 83.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 106.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.4 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.6 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.422.7
46.0%
54.0%45.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.314.2
37.1%
34.9%42.6
🏀 Free throws24.818.9
76.2%
76.7%18.9
They take 87.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Nov 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WLLWLWWWLL
New York Knicks
WWLWWLLLWW
#17
League position
#15
-6.4
Net rating
+1.6
104.8
Offensive rating
108.2
111.2
Defensive rating
106.5
52.2%
Effective FG%
50.2%
54.2%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
16.0%
Turnover %
13.8%
19.9%
Off. rebound %
28.2%
0.35
Free-throw rate
0.28
33.2%
3-point %
37.1%
61.3%
Assist %
65.6%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence104.8 · 108.2Defence111.2 · 106.5Shooting52.2% · 50.2%3-point %33.2% · 37.1%Ball care16.0% · 13.8%Off. rebounds19.9% · 28.2%Free throws0.35 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)50% · 60%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ New York Knicks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
Cleveland Cavaliers wins
6
New York Knicks wins
DateGameScore
26/05/26Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks93-130
24/05/26Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks108-121
22/05/26New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers109-93
20/05/26New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers115-104 OT
25/02/26Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks109-94
25/12/25New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers126-124
22/10/25New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers119-111
11/04/25New York Knicks v Cleveland Cavaliers102-108
02/04/25Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks124-105
22/02/25Cleveland Cavaliers v New York Knicks142-105
Cleveland Cavalierslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/11/26HPhiladelphia 76ers119-95
05/11/26AOklahoma City Thunder116-124
03/11/26HOklahoma City Thunder112-117
01/11/26AMilwaukee Bucks136-111
30/10/26AAtlanta Hawks111-114
28/10/26HWashington Wizards121-111
26/10/26HMinnesota Timberwolves127-125 OT
24/10/26HBrooklyn Nets125-121
22/10/26APhiladelphia 76ers106-114
26/05/26HNew York Knicks93-130
New York Knickslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/11/26HChicago Bulls135-105
03/11/26HBrooklyn Nets103-90
30/10/26APhiladelphia 76ers93-98
29/10/26AChicago Bulls133-127
28/10/26HDetroit Pistons111-97
25/10/26HOrlando Magic102-111
23/10/26ABoston Celtics103-107
20/10/26HPhiladelphia 76ers100-106
14/06/26ASan Antonio Spurs94-90
11/06/26HSan Antonio Spurs107-106

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW56%
HomeWWWLW80%
AwayLLWL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games954
Win %56%80%25%
Points / game119.2120.8117.2
Allowed / game114.7113.8115.8
Point differential+4.6+7.0+1.5
Avg total233.9234.6233.0
Over 22378%80%75%
Win by 10+33%40%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)67% (3)0% (1)
Overtime %11%20%0%
New York Knicks
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW50%
HomeLLWWW60%
AwayLWL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games853
Win %50%60%33%
Points / game110.0110.2109.7
Allowed / game105.1101.8110.7
Point differential+4.9+8.4-1.0
Avg total215.1212.0220.3
Over 22325%20%33%
Win by 10+38%60%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)-0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Los Angeles Lakers108280%122.0114.3+7.7
2 Philadelphia 76ers108280%109.4106.6+2.8
3 Houston Rockets97278%117.9107.6+10.3
4 Boston Celtics97278%114.8105.1+9.7
5 San Antonio Spurs97278%117.7108.7+9.0
6 Oklahoma City Thunder97278%112.0107.4+4.6
7 Detroit Pistons86275%111.1101.8+9.4
8 Portland Trail Blazers86275%121.4112.4+9.0
9 Minnesota Timberwolves107370%118.4107.7+10.7
10 Memphis Grizzlies96367%117.9111.8+6.1
11 Golden State Warriors96367%117.8113.0+4.8
12 Atlanta Hawks117464%118.6115.5+3.2
13 Denver Nuggets85362%115.2113.1+2.1
14 Toronto Raptors95456%118.2112.8+5.4
15 Cleveland Cavaliers95456%119.2114.7+4.6
16 Dallas Mavericks95456%112.1110.9+1.2
17 New York Knicks84450%110.0105.1+4.9
18 New Orleans Pelicans94544%120.2118.8+1.4
19 Washington Wizards94544%111.4112.3-0.9
20 Miami Heat93633%116.0122.6-6.6
21 Indiana Pacers103730%110.3114.2-3.9
22 Charlotte Hornets103730%96.3110.2-13.9
23 Phoenix Suns72529%113.9121.4-7.6
24 Orlando Magic82625%105.5115.0-9.5
25 Brooklyn Nets92722%108.2114.1-5.9
26 Los Angeles Clippers81712%109.1115.6-6.5
27 Chicago Bulls81712%111.6129.6-18.0
28 Utah Jazz91811%106.9118.2-11.3
29 Milwaukee Bucks91811%109.7122.1-12.4
30 Sacramento Kings91811%109.2123.3-14.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2726172797
New York Knicks26372521109
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