## Knicks vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Monday NBA Odds, Picks, and Best Bets The New York Knicks (27-23) will face the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-21) on Monday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks are coming off a 112-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, while the Cavaliers are coming off a 113-112 overtime win over the Boston Celtics on Friday. ### Knicks vs. Cavaliers Odds According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Cavaliers are 3.5-point favorites over the Knicks. The over/under for the game is set at 222.5 points. ### Prediction and Pick The Cavaliers are the better team in this matchup and should be able to win by at least 3.5 points. The Knicks have been playing well as of late, but they are still a young team and are prone to making mistakes. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, are a veteran team with a lot of experience in big games. They are also led by Darius Garland, who is one of the best young players in the NBA. The Cavaliers are also the better team on defense. They allow 109.9 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA. The Knicks, on the other hand, allow 115.1 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. The Cavaliers are also the better team on the boards. They rebound 51.1% of available rebounds, which is 4th in the NBA. The Knicks, on the other hand, rebound 49.6% of available rebounds, which is 14th in the NBA. The Cavaliers are the better team in every facet of the game and should be able to win this game by at least 3.5 points. ### Best Bets * **Cavaliers -3.5 (-110)** * **Under 222.5 points (-110)**
