The NBA season may have tipped off on Tuesday night, but it’s the monster 12-game slate tonight that feels like the true start for most fans. That all begins with the first game of the ESPN doubleheader with a rematch of last year’s second round of the playoffs, which means that we’re here with our best Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions for you.

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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Predictions for NBA on ESPN, 10/22

Outside of the Boston Celtics, all eyes were on the Cavaliers and Knicks to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals last season, and that is once again to begin this year. In fact, Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions may end up being the last ones of the year with the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum injured.

Of course, Cleveland has also had their fair share of injuries holding them back in the playoffs, and they’re starting the year with Darius Garland and Max Strus. The same can be said for New York; however, to begin the year (before head coach Tom Thibodeau runs them into the ground), they’re looking healthy.

All that adds up to Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds expecting a tight matchup. We’d agree with that as well, but that just means looking through all the available markets to find a best bet from our Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions.
 

 

 

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Best Bet: Josh Hart Over 16.5 Points + Rebounds (-120 at Fanatics)

Editor's Note: With Josh Hart ruled out (along with Mitch Robinson) consider this same pick with OG Anunoby at 20.5 PR. More responsibility is going to fall on his shoulders to supplement Jalen Brunson on the points front and Karl-Anthony Towns in terms of grabbing boards. 

Anyone looking to back Cleveland to pull off the upset in their season is going to need Donovan Mitchell to step up in a big way. Although the Cavs swept the Knicks last season - the huge knock on New York was faltering against the top teams - it was Darius Garland who fueled the team with 21.5 points and nearly 7 assists per game.

That said, the Spida is more than capable of single-handedly taking over a game, so we’re simply not going to worry about a winner for our Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions at all. Instead, we have our eyes on the machine that is Josh Hart.

We dub him that after leading the entire NBA with 37.6 minutes per game. Even with his team losing to the Cavs in all four meetings last year, the all-around forward averaged over 14 points per game and nearly 10 boards per game, easily surpassing the combination 17 that we’re targeting here.

Even in the playoffs last year, Hart averaged nearly a double-double, and speaking of which, he’s the only player with triple-double odds at most sportsbooks. With his Energizer bunny-type motor, we’ve got Josh Hart over 16.5 points + rebounds (-120 at Fanatics) as the best bet from our Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions.  

 

 

 

How To Watch Cavaliers vs. Knicks Tonight, 10/23

There is perhaps no more famous venue across any sport, not just the NBA, than MSG - here’s exactly how to watch Cavaliers vs. Knicks tonight:

  • Where: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY
  • When: 7 PM ET on 10/22
  • Watch on TV: ESPN
  • Where to stream: ESPN+
     
 

 

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

As you’d expect with a matchup between the top two favorites to win the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds for tonight at Fanatics Sportsbook expect a tight game: 

 

 

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Injury Report & Latest News

With the season just now underway, Cavaliers vs. Knicks injury news isn’t a lengthy list, but it’s also not empty. The major ones in Cleveland are those of Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot).

As for Cavaliers vs. Knicks injury news in New York, it’s only a few day-to-day tags with OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mitch Robinson. With the season just now getting underway, now’s the time to bookmark the Fantasy Alarm NBA injury report.

*As noted in our editor's note, Josh Hart and Mitch Robinson have since been ruled OUT*
 

 

 

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