New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction for Saturday November 7 2026
In the second game of a doubleheader on NBA TV, the New York Knicks will battle the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday November 7, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST. Rocket Arena will be the scene for this Eastern Conference showdown. The Knicks are a 4.5 point road favorite and the total as of writing is 225. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
New York starting to find rhythm
The New York Knicks ran through the playoffs to capture their first NBA Championship since 1973 and have one of the deepest rosters in basketball. The Knicks (4-4) have won consecutive games and are tied for fifth place in the Eastern Conference. On Wednesday, New York raced out to a 20-point lead after one quarter and never looked back during a 135-105 home victory versus lowly Chicago.
NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson outscored the Bulls 22-21 in the opening frame and finished with a game-high 33 points. New York F OG Anunoby chipped in 18 points and five boards in 24 minutes of action. All-Star C Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points (5-5 FG) and 12 rebounds for the Knicks.
New York ranks in the middle of the pack in offensive efficiency and has seen their scoring average drop 6.5 points from a season ago. During Wednesday’s victory, the Knicks nailed 17-for-40 from long distance and shot 51 percent overall. New York dominated Chicago on the glass by a 57-34 margin and led by as many as 44 points.
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Cleveland motivated after postseason exit
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the playoffs in four consecutive seasons and were swept by New York in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers (5-4) have won four of their first five home games and are tied with Toronto for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Cleveland outscored Philadelphia by 16 points in the second half to pull away for a 119-95 home victory.
All-Star G Donovan Mitchell tallied a game-high 23 points (7-18 FG), eight assists, and seven rebounds. Talented F Evan Mobley contributed 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting and pulled down six boards. Veteran G James Harden added 17 points (3-7 3PT) and six assists for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland has been a top five offensive unit over the last two years and are currently eighth in the league in offensive efficiency. During Friday’s victory, the Cavaliers held the 76ers to 36 percent shooting and scored 24 points off 16 forced turnovers. Cleveland dominated Philadelphia on the glass by a 56-42 margin and never trailed on the evening.
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction
Pick: New York Knicks -4.5
New York G Josh Hart missed Wednesday’s victory with right ankle soreness and is listed as day-to-day. The Knicks swept the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals and also took two out of three during the regular season. Both teams are a disappointing 2-6 ATS, but New York is the more rested squad. Take the Knicks to win on the road.
Pick: Under 225
Cleveland is playing at the seventh fastest tempo in the league, but New York prefers a slower game. The Knicks improved to seventh in defensive efficiency a season ago and are currently fifth in that category. New York owns a 2-6 O/U mark and their games are staying under by an average of 10.9 points. Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: New York Knicks win 114-103
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