“Clash of Titans: Will the Cavaliers Prevail Over the Knicks in a High-Stakes Showdown?”

As April 11 rolls around, basketball fans have a significant showdown to look forward to, showcasing two East Coast heavyweights: the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. With an astonishing record of 63 wins and 17 losses, the Cavaliers have proven themselves as a formidable force this season, while the Knicks, boasting a solid 50-30 record, are eager to make their mark on home turf at the famed Madison Square Garden. This matchup isn’t merely another game on the calendar; it’s a clash that conjures the excitement and drama that only the NBA can deliver. Cleveland’s impressive road performance and the Knicks’ recent success at home set the stage for an electrifying contest. In this article, I’ll break down all the essential info you’ll need to fully immerse yourself in this game, from viewing options and betting odds to expert predictions. Trust me, you won’t want to miss a moment of this action! LEARN MORE

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Game details & how to watch Cavaliers vs. Knicks live today

• Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
• Time: 7:30PM EST
• Site: Madison Square Garden
• City: New York, NY
• Network/Streaming:

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Cavaliers & Knicks game:

Game odds for Cavaliers vs. Knicks

“Cleveland is solid in its playoff position, so this is a Knicks or pass spot for me. I don’t know what the motivation would be for the Cavaliers to play meaningful minutes.”

• Odds: Cavaliers (+121), Knicks (-143)
• Spread: Knicks -2.5
• Over/Under: 225 points

Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game.Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Cavaliers vs. Knicks game

NBC Sports Bet Best Bet

Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans toward the Knicks ML:

Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:The latest odds as of Friday:That gives the Cavaliers an implied team point total of 111.93, and the Knicks 113.24.Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Knicks on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Knicks at -2.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 225.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Cavaliers vs. Knicks on Friday

• The Knicks have won 4 of their last 5 home games against Eastern Conference teams
• The Over is 22-18 in the Knicks’ home games this season
• The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog
• The Cavaliers have won 4 of their last 5 at Eastern Conference Atlantic Division teams

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.The Cavaliers are currently 29-11 on the road with a point differential of 10, while the Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. Cleveland is 3-0 against New York this season. New York is 5-3 over the last eight games compared to Cleveland who is 4-2 in the past six.Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.- Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)It’s Friday, April 11, and the Cleveland Cavaliers (63-17) and New York Knicks (50-30) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York.- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)