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New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers: preview and win probability

New York Knicks visit Cleveland Cavaliers. Knicks are 0-1 and have gone W-L-W-W-L in their last 5, while Cavaliers have not played a regular-season game yet.

The model leans toward Knicks: about 55% to win, with a projected score of New York Knicks 115, Cleveland Cavaliers 113. That is close to a toss-up. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 11 times in our recent records. Knicks lead 6-5, and the average margin has been 0.4 points in favor of Knicks.

On the injury report, Khalifa Diop (CLE) and Nae'Qwan Tomlin (CLE) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Knicks come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Cavaliers.
  • Watch the rotation: 2 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • May 25: NYK 130, CLE 93 (playoffs)
  • May 23: NYK 121, CLE 108 (playoffs)
  • May 21: CLE 93, NYK 109 (playoffs)
  • May 19: CLE 104, NYK 115 (playoffs)
  • Feb 24: NYK 94, CLE 109

Injury report

New York Knicks

No reported injuries.

Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Khalifa Diop Out · back Oct 24
  • Nae'Qwan Tomlin Out · back Nov 16
  • Jarrett Allen Questionable · back Oct 22

Win probability

55%
45%
KnicksCavaliers

Projected score: Knicks 115, Cavaliers 113

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

NYKCLE
Record0-10-0
Last 5WLWWLWLLLL
Points per game100–
Allowed per game106–
Days of rest––
Rating17161579

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