Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 October 2025
Last updated: Oct 22, 2025, 11:06PM | Published: Oct 22, 2025, 1:11PM
The New York Knicks will sqaure off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, commencing at 10:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are looking to overcome a Cavaliers line-up that includes Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New York vs Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 53% chance of beating the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Knicks $2.05, Cavaliers $1.80
- Line: Knicks +1.5 ($1.91), Cavaliers -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $2.05 and the Cavaliers at $1.80.
The Knicks are 1.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Knicks (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 229-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Knicks vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New York at $2.05 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks +1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Knicks vs Cavaliers predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Cavaliers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Knicks to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Knicks vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted score for Knicks vs Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden this Thursday is Cavaliers 114-114 Knicks.
While there is no way for an NBA game to end in a tie, our prediction of 114-114 is based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations by Stats Insider.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Cleveland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Cavaliers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the New York vs Cleveland match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Knicks vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Knicks and Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to begin at 10:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Thursday 23 October 2025
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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