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New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Feb 21)

By · Updated 2 months ago
  • Knicks vs. Cavaliers meet on Friday night in Ohio.
  • Cleveland is currently the No.1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
  • New York Knicks have the fourth-best scoring offense in the NBA – 118.4 points.

The regular part of the season nears its ending. One of the top contenders for winning the title, the Cleveland Cavaliers, host the New York Knicks. Stay tuned to see one of the most interesting NBA picks today.

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How to Watch

  • When: Friday, February 21, 7 pm CET
  • Where: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, Ohio
  • Where to Watch: ESPN

NBA Odds

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
New York Knicks+280+8.5240.5
Cleveland Cavaliers-360-8.5240.5

Game Preview

The Knicks are one of the most potent offensive teams in the league, scoring 118.4 points, the fourth-highest in the NBA. For the moment, Jalen Brunson and the boys sit third in the East, 2.5 games away from the Boston Celtics.

Looking at their recent NBA scores, the Knicks are in solid shape, having nine wins in the previous 11 appearances. The last six events Tom Thibodeau’s unit played all went OVER. Their last win was over the Bulls after OT, 113-111.

Cleveland Cavaliers are battling for the top seed in the. According to prominent NBA bettors, they have what it takes to go all the way, particularly after acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Hawks via trade.

Donovan Mitchell and his crew have the second-best NBA record at home, 25-4. They are also 29-7 against conference rivals. Mitchell is the unit’s leading scorer with 23.9 points, which puts him in 19th place in that category.

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Head-to-Head

The first clash of the year was at the Madison Square Garden in late October. The Cavs won 110-104.

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Prediction

The New York Knicks will play fast-paced basketball, and the Cavs love that. We have to remind you that the boys from Cleveland have the No.2 offense in the NBA. Overall, we pick the home team to win here because of their form in Ohio and the fact that they are the top seed in the East.

  • Free NBA picks today: Cleveland wins
Nikola Velickovic
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