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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Cleveland to Win, Jalen Brunson Projected for Big Game in Friday's NBA Matchup [2/21/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Friday's New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will square off with the New York Knicks in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's New York-Cleveland game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Cavaliers' chance of winning is 71%, while the Knicks' is 29%."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Cavaliers lineup will feature players like Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, while the Knicks will be led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Knicks vs. Cavaliers predictions page.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA game between the Knicks and Cavaliers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Cavaliers a 71% chance of beating the Knicks. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 123-116.
According to our model, the Knicks (+7.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 241.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Knicks | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-108) | -7.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +240 | -290 |
| Total | o241.5 (-110) | u241.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Knicks vs. Cavaliers matchup is on the spread.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Player Props
NBA player props are a common way to wager on the Knicks vs. Cavaliers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Arena.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks in scoring, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to be the top scorer for the Cavaliers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Knicks vs. Cavs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's game between the Cavaliers and Knicks at Rocket Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Knicks vs. Cavaliers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Cavaliers, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks on Friday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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