Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, Oct. 28 best bets based on proven model

The Eastern Conference showdown will take place on Monday when the New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers. New York earned a 123-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday, while the Cavaliers won their first three contests to open the 2024-25 NBA season. The Knicks have dominated this series in recent years, winning eight of the last ten meetings against Cleveland.

The meeting at Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Knicks are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds according to the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 223.5. Before you make your Knicks vs. Cavaliers picks, check out the NBA predictions from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting winnings on $100 players over the past six seasons on its top-rated NBA picks. The model finished the 2023-24 season with an overwhelming 94-61 record on all top-rated NBA picks, earning more than $2,800. Anyone who follows sports betting and betting apps has made huge profits.

The model has its sights set on Cavaliers vs. Knicks and has just set its picks and NBA predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to check out the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Knicks vs. Cavaliers:

• Cavaliers vs. Knicks Spread: New York -2.5
• Cavaliers vs. Knicks over/under: 223.5 points
• Cavaliers vs. Knicks Money Line: New York -141, Cleveland +119
• NYK: The Knicks are 9-2 in their last 11 home games
• CLE: The Cavs are 9-3 in their last 12 games in October
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Why the Knicks can cover

Point guard Jalen Brunson is off to a fast start to the season. In two games, he averaged 24.0 points, 3.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 27.0 minutes of action. He makes 57.6% of his field goals, including an incredible 57.1% from 3-point range. He had 26 points, five rebounds and five assists in Friday's win against Indiana.

Center Karl-Anthony Towns also found success for the Knicks after being traded from the Timberwolves this offseason. Towns, who averaged 21.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists last season in Minnesota, filled the stat sheet with 21 points and 15 rebounds in New York's win over the Pacers. See which team you should choose here.

Why the Cavaliers can cover

Cleveland got off to a fast start thanks to the outstanding play of guard Donovan Mitchell. The veteran playmaker enters Monday's matchup averaging 23.3 points, 4.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. He makes 49.1% of his field goals and 64.3% of his free throws. He hit six 3-pointers in Cleveland's win over the Wizards on Saturday.

Forward Evan Mobley also plays a big role in the Cavaliers' offense. He averages 18.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He secured his first double-double of the season on Saturday, collecting 13 points and 13 rebounds against the Wizards. See which team you should choose here.

How to make Knicks vs. Cavaliers picks

The model has simulated Cavaliers vs. Knicks 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is trending downward on the total, predicting 221 combined points. It also says that one side of the spread has all of the value. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Cavaliers vs. Knicks and which side of the spread has the most value? Head to SportsLine now to see which side of the range to jump on, all from the model that produced a 94-61 record with top-rated NBA picks last season, and find out.