Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds, line: Proven model reveals picks, predictions for Oct. 28, 2024 NBA matchup from

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Odds, Line and Spread: Proven Model Predicts NBA Pick

New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Friday, October 28, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. ET | Madison Square Garden

The New York Knicks take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night at Madison Square Garden. New York is 2-3 this season, while Cleveland is also looking to improve on a 2-3 start. The Cavaliers lost 120-114 in overtime to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, while the Knicks are coming off a 112-108 home victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks are favored by 3 points in the latest Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 219. Before making any Knicks vs. Cavaliers picks, you need to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine. The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four seasons. The model enters Week 3 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a 4-1 run on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $500. Anyone following it has seen huge returns. Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Cavaliers. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Cavaliers vs. Knicks: * Knicks vs. Cavaliers spread: New York -3 * Knicks vs. Cavaliers over-under: 219 points * Knicks vs. Cavaliers money line: New York -150, Cleveland +128 * Knicks: Are 8-1 against the spread in their last nine home games * Cavaliers: Are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games as underdogs

Why the Cavaliers can cover

The Cavaliers have a lot of talent on their roster, led by All-Star guard Darius Garland. Garland is averaging 22.4 points and 8.6 assists per game this season, and he is one of the best young players in the NBA. Cleveland also has a strong supporting cast, including Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and Caris LeVert. Mobley is a rising star who is averaging 15.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. Allen is a solid defender and rebounder, and LeVert is a versatile wing who can score and create for others. The Cavaliers are a well-rounded team that can compete with anyone in the league. They are especially dangerous at home, where they are 2-0 this season.

Why the Knicks can cover

The Knicks have a lot of experience on their roster, led by Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson. Randle is a 20-point-per-game scorer who is coming off a season in which he was named an NBA All-Star. Brunson is a former Rookie of the Year who is playing with his hometown team for the first time. New York also has a solid supporting cast, including RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, and Obi Toppin. Barrett is a rising star and Robinson is a lockdown defender who is one of the best young players in the NBA. Toppin is an athletic forward who can score and rebound. The Knicks are a deep team that can compete with anyone in the league. They are especially dangerous at home, where they are 2-0 this season.

How to make Knicks vs. Cavaliers picks

The model is leaning over on the total, and it also says that one side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only get the pick at SportsLine. **So what are the SportsLine picks for Knicks vs. Cavaliers?** The model is recommending lay the points in the Knicks vs. Cavaliers matchup and its projected score is Knicks 114, Cavaliers 108. The model also says that the over on the total points hits in almost 60 percent of simulations.