- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Spread: Cleveland (+2.5)
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The New York Knicks (51-31 last season) will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18 in the previous year) at Madison Square Garden this Wednesday. Cleveland enters this game as 2.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 228.5.
In their last game, the Cavaliers faced off against the Pacers and suffered a 114-105 defeat. Cleveland accumulated 23 personal fouls while the Pacers recorded 27. The Cavaliers made 15 out of 35 attempts from beyond the arc, while Indiana shot 77.3% from the charity stripe, hitting 17 of 22 attempts. The Pacers dominated the boards with 47 rebounds (5 offensive, 42 defensive) and also contributed 3 blocks. Indiana tallied 26 assists and made 8 steals. Defensively, Cleveland allowed their opponents to shoot 50.0% from the field, with the Pacers connecting on 41 of 82 attempts. The Cavaliers recorded 10 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and registered 8 steals in the matchup. Cleveland secured 46 rebounds, with 15 being offensive, and shot 70.3% from the free-throw line, making 26 of 37 attempts. The team finished with a field-goal percentage of 38.9%, hitting 35 of 90 attempts, including 9 of 35 from long range.
Donovan Mitchell stood out with a notable performance, scoring 35 points on 8-of-25 shooting, while contributing 9 rebounds in 38 minutes on the floor. He concluded the game with a 32.0% shooting percentage and provided 1 assist.
Entering this matchup, Cleveland boasted an impressive 64-18 record last season. The team averaged 13.2 turnovers per game and committed 18.1 personal fouls per match. They recorded an average of 45.4 rebounds per game and accumulated 2,304 assists, ranking them 9th in the league in assists. The Cavaliers excelled in three-point shooting, making 38.3% of their attempts (1,303 of 3,401), and maintained a free-throw percentage of 77.6%. Offensively, Cleveland averaged 121.9 points per game, leading the NBA, while shooting 49.1% from the field.
Defensively, the Cavaliers forced opponents into 14.5 turnovers per game and drew 18.9 personal fouls. Their defense ranked 8th in the league for assists surrendered, allowing 2,101 throughout the season. The Cavaliers restricted opponents to a 45.4% shooting percentage (3,382 of 7,454) and averaged 43.5 rebounds per game. They allowed a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.9% and ranked 12th in the NBA for points allowed per game, averaging 112.4.
In their previous outing, the Knicks fell to the Pacers with a score of 125-108. New York recorded a total of 41 rebounds, with 28 defensive and 13 offensive boards. The Knicks turned the ball over 18 times but earned 10 steals in the game. Indiana shot 54.1% from the field, making 46 out of 85 attempts, and finished the night through the free-throw line, going 16 of 19 for an impressive 84.2%. The Knicks struggled with their three-point shooting, hitting just 9 of 32 (28.1%), but concluded the game shooting 47.7% overall (41 of 86).
OG Anunoby contributed significantly for the Knicks, making 10 of 18 shots with a field-goal percentage of 55.6%, alongside 5 rebounds. He totaled 24 points in 37 minutes, along with 3 assists.
Last season, New York finished with a record of 51-31. They averaged 17.2 personal fouls per game and shot 80.0% from the free-throw line. The Knicks recorded 27.5 assists per game (11th in the league) and had an average of 13.3 turnovers. In terms of scoring, New York netted 9,494 points last season, averaging 115.8 points per game, with a field-goal percentage of 48.6%, ranking 5th in the NBA.
On the defensive front, the Knicks ranked 9th in the league for points allowed, giving up an average of 111.7 per game. They forced an average of 14.5 turnovers per game but allowed opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field (25th in the league). New York’s defense permitted a 3-point shooting accuracy of 36.7% (1,072 of 2,924) and they allowed 78.9% from the free-throw line. The Knicks also surrendered an average of 25.2 assists and 41.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 7th and 2nd in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Cleveland (+2.5)
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