Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 10/28/24, 9:21 AM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 10/28/24 at 9:35 AM in NBA Picks

No other team started the new NBA season better than the Cavaliers, who not only won their first three games, but also covered each one. They are first in the NBA in points per game with 128 and have a point differential of +61. However, it could be argued that they had an easy start, as their first three opponents were the Raptors, Pistons and Wizards. For the first time this season, they will be -2.5-point favorites when they travel to New York to face the Knicks, who have also won 8 of their last 10 games.

The New York team has not played since Friday, after also beating the Pacers 123-98 at Madison Square Garden. It was a brilliant night on offense, with Brunson, Bridges, Towns and Harts all scoring 20 or more points.

The Knicks made adjustments, allowing the reigning champions to make 29 3-pointers in their debut, tying the NBA record. In their second game, the opposite occurred, limiting the Pacers to just 3 of 30 attempts. Brunson said that in their debut, the Celtics seemed to take to the court with an energy they couldn't match, but that they just had to "turn the page and be better."