Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 December 2025

The New York Knicks will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Friday, starting at 4:00am AEDT.

Led by the likes of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are up against a Cavaliers side that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New York vs Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Knicks a 68% chance of beating the Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks vs Cavaliers: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are shown below:

• Head to Head: Knicks $1.48, Cavaliers $2.75
• Line: Knicks -5.5 ($1.95), Cavaliers +5.5 ($1.87)
• Total (Over/Under 240 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 $1.48 and the Cavaliers at $2.75.

The Knicks are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Cavaliers (+5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 240 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cavaliers (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 240-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Knicks vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: New York at $1.48 with Bet365
• Line: Cavaliers +5.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 240 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Knicks vs Cavaliers predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

Knicks vs Cavaliers: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden this Friday is the Knicks winning 122-116.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Cleveland game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Cavaliers prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the New York vs Cleveland match-up.

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Knicks vs Cavaliers: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Knicks and Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 4:00am AEDT on Friday.

• Teams: New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
• Date: Friday 26 December 2025
• Time: 4:00am AEDT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our New York vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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