Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA matchup on December 25
The SportsLine Projection Model, up well over $10,000 on NBA picks over the past eight seasons, has locked in its bets for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks on Thursday
The New York Knicks look to continue their home supremacy when they battle the Cleveland Cavaliers in a key Eastern Conference matchup on Christmas Day. Cleveland is coming off a 141-118 win over New Orleans on Tuesday, while New York dropped a 115-104 decision at Minnesota that same night. The Cavaliers (17-14), who are second in the Central Division, are 6-6 on the road this season. The Knicks (20-9), who are first in the Atlantic Division, are 14-2 on their home court. Evan Mobley (calf) is not expected to play for Cleveland.
Tipoff from Madison Square Garden in New York is set for noon ET. The Knicks lead the all-time series 122-109, but the Cavaliers have won four of the past five meetings. New York is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 239.5.
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