The Knicks have lost four straight, but they should build off their strong fourth quarter versus the Nets. Cleveland remains without Collin Sexton and Darius Garland, while the Knicks could get Reggie Bullock (hip) back. New York handled the Cavs by nine points last month and should be able to cover this small number.

Injuries continue to decimate the Cavaliers, who have had to play four straight games without Collin Sexton (ankle), Darius Garland (shoulder) and Kevin Love (calf). During that stretch, they went 1-3 and averaged only 90.5 points a night. All three players will be out Friday, and the Knicks have allowed the fourth-fewest points per game in the league, so expect the Cavs to continue to struggle to score. The last time these to teams met, Sexton and Garland played and the Knicks still won, 95-86. The Knicks are in a favorable spot to cover here.