The Cleveland Cavaliers will get another shot at the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, just four days after suffering a 109-97 loss to New York on their home floor. This time, the two Eastern Conference opponents will square off at Madison Square Garden, with the Cavs looking to avoid a third consecutive loss.
Cleveland (5-6) has had a rough few days. Saturday’s loss to the Knicks was followed by an embarrassing 124-112 defeat in Charlotte on Monday. The Cavs fell behind by as many as 33 points against an undermanned Hornets team that had lost six straight games.
The Knicks (6-4) are coming off a 117-85 blowout victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday night. Jalen Brunson scored 23 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 21 points and 16 rebounds. New York has now won four straight games and will look to keep that streak going despite playing in a back-to-back against a rested Cavs team.
Brunson and Towns were also the difference-makers in Saturday’s meeting, combining for 60 points in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 37 points for the Cavaliers, but New York still walked away with a comfortable 12-point victory.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Odds Today
Despite playing for the second consecutive night, New York is listed as a 4.5-point home favorite at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Best Bet
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Cleveland Cavaliers +4.5 (-110): The Cavs have been difficult to trust as of late, but I think this is a good opportunity for them to bounce back after two embarrassing performances.
After losing to the Knicks at home on Saturday, Cleveland followed that up with one of its worst efforts during the Donovan Mitchell era. The Hornets entered that game riding a six-game losing streak and missing several key players, yet the Cavs showed very little effort on defense and trailed by as many as 33 points before eventually falling by double digits.
Charlotte knocked down 23 three-pointers as Cleveland offered little resistance. It was the type of performance that should raise some serious questions about the Cavaliers’ motivation this season, especially from a team that entered the new campaign with championship aspirations.
At some point, you’d expect a response from a roster with this much talent. Cleveland has had an extra day to regroup and now gets another shot at the same Knicks team that just beat them on their home floor.
New York, meanwhile, is playing the second game of a back-to-back after blowing the doors off Milwaukee last night. The Knicks have been playing excellent basketball, but fatigue could become a factor against a Cleveland team that should be desperate to avoid a third straight loss.
- Best Bet: Cleveland Cavaliers +4.5 (-110)
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Betting Splits
- Moneyline: New York has taken in 76% of all ML tickets and 89% of the handle.
- Spread: Knicks -4.5 has pulled 74% of all spread bets and 77% of the money.
- Total: Over 222.5 is drawing 65% of all wagers and 81% of the handle.
Popular Player Props for CLE-NYK
Donovan Mitchell is listed twice among tonight’s five most popular player props at Hard Rock Bet:
- Jalen Brunson – Over 25.5 Points
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Over 20.5 Points
- Donovan Mitchell – Over 2.5 Threes Made
- Donovan Mitchell – Over 24.5 Points
- Andre Drummond – Over 6.5 Rebounds
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game Info
- 📍 Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- 📅 Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
- ⏰ Tip-Off: 7:00 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: ESPN
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