Knicks vs. Cavaliers prediction and picks, November 7, 2026
New York Knicks (4-4) at Cleveland Cavaliers (4-4), , Rocket Arena in Cleveland on NBA TV, DAZN CLE.
On the board since November 5, 2026 · numbers refreshed Nov 5, 7:29 AM ET
Our picks: Knicks-Cavaliers
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Knicks and Cavaliers: what to expect
- The Knicks sit at 4-4 overall and 4-1 over their last 5, averaging 110.0 points scored and 105.1 allowed.
- The Cavaliers stand at 4-4 overall and 2-3 over their last 5, averaging 119.2 points scored and 117.1 allowed.
- After playing last night, the Cavaliers face the second game of a back-to-back, where our fit lowers them by 2.1 points.
- Cavaliers average 119.2 points per game on a 46.4% field-goal rate, while Knicks allow 105.1.
- Knicks list 1 as out: Josh Hart.
- Cavaliers list 2 as out: Jaylon Tyson, Peyton Watson.
- Rest gives the Knicks a 2.1-point edge, while home court adds 1.7 and season form 1.1. Our model has Knicks 1.4-point favorites with a 54.1% win chance.
Player injuries
Knicks injuries
- Out Josh Hart G · ankle · expected return Nov 7
Cavaliers injuries
- Day-To-Day Jarrett Allen C · knee · expected return Nov 6
- Day-To-Day Tyrese Proctor G · ankle · expected return Nov 6
- Out Jaylon Tyson G · ankle · expected return Nov 6
- Out Peyton Watson G · hamstring · expected return Nov 6
Official league injury report: 12:45 AM ET, Nov 5 PDF.
This season's team stats
| Per game | NY | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 110.0 22nd | 119.2 5th |
| Rebounds | 48.2 5th | 47.5 6th |
| Assists | 26.0 19th | 27.8 5th |
| Field goal | 42.9% 26th | 46.4% 13th |
| 3-point | 36.6% 10th | 37.2% 8th |
| Free throw | 77.5% 15th | 76.1% 19th |
| Turnovers | 15.4 13th | 14.0 4th |
| Possessions | 100.5 24th | 104.8 7th |
Smaller type shows league rank (8 and 8 games played). The better side is shown in bold.
Current standings
| NY | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 5th East | 7th East |
| Record | 4-4 | 4-4 |
| Games back | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Home / road | 3-2 / 1-2 | 3-1 / 1-3 |
| Last 10, streak | 4-4, W2 | 4-4, L2 |
| Point differential | +4.9 | +2.1 |
| Projected wins | 46.1 | 44.8 |
| Playoff chance | 88.4% | 84.3% |
The projections use 10,000 simulations covering what remains of the season. For the complete table, see NBA futures.
Leading players this season
Knicks leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | G | 8 | 33.9 | 25.6 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 41.4 | 36.1 | 75.4 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | C | 8 | 31.2 | 19.9 | 13.6 | 3.1 | 57.3 | 42.9 | 76.5 |
| OG Anunoby | F | 8 | 33.0 | 16.6 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 38.9 | 28.6 | 86.5 |
| Dalton Knecht | F | 1 | 16.0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 66.7 | 50.0 | no att. |
| Landry Shamet | G | 8 | 24.9 | 9.4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 43.6 | 42.5 | 71.4 |
Cavaliers leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | G | 8 | 33.1 | 22.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 48.4 | 41.1 | 82.5 |
| Evan Mobley | C | 8 | 32.9 | 18.8 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 56.0 | 48.6 | 63.6 |
| James Harden | G | 8 | 33.6 | 16.6 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 37.9 | 36.2 | 82.9 |
| Jarrett Allen | C | 8 | 25.1 | 13.2 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 62.1 | 66.7 | 68.8 |
| Meleek Thomas | G | 5 | 21.2 | 13.0 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 46.3 | 46.4 | 100.0 |
Projected starting lineups and team rosters
Knicks starters
- F OG Anunoby
- C Karl-Anthony Towns
- G Mikal Bridges
- G Landry Shamet
- G Jalen Brunson
Full Knicks roster (17)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Jaden Akins | G | 6' 4" | 23 |
| 5 | Jose Alvarado | G | 6' 0" | 28 |
| 8 | OG Anunoby | F | 6' 7" | 29 |
| 25 | Mikal Bridges | G | 6' 6" | 30 |
| 11 | Jalen Brunson | G | 6' 2" | 30 |
| 00 | Jordan Clarkson | G | 6' 5" | 34 |
| 4 | Pacome Dadiet | F | 6' 9" | 21 |
| 51 | Mohamed Diawara | F | 6' 9" | 21 |
| 0 | Andre Drummond | C | 6' 11" | 33 |
| 3 | Josh Hart | G | 6' 5" | 31 |
| 99 | Dalton Knecht | F | 6' 6" | 25 |
| 13 | Tyler Kolek | G | 6' 2" | 25 |
| 2 | Miles McBride | G | 6' 2" | 26 |
| 55 | Tyler Nickel | F | 6' 8" | 23 |
| 44 | Landry Shamet | G | 6' 5" | 29 |
| 32 | Karl-Anthony Towns | C | 7' 0" | 30 |
| 35 | James Wiseman | C | 6' 11" | 25 |
Cavaliers starters
- C Jarrett Allen
- C Evan Mobley
- G James Harden
- G Donovan Mitchell
- G Tyrese Proctor
Each starting five shown comes from that team's Nov 4 game. Confirmed lineups arrive about 30 minutes ahead of tip.
Full Cavaliers roster (15)
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Jarrett Allen | C | 6' 9" | 28 |
| 3 | Thomas Bryant | C | 6' 9" | 29 |
| 21 | Tristan Enaruna | F | 6' 8" | 25 |
| 1 | James Harden | G | 6' 5" | 37 |
| 33 | Mario Hezonja | F | 6' 8" | 31 |
| 5 | Sam Merrill | G | 6' 4" | 30 |
| 12 | Riley Minix | F | 6' 7" | 26 |
| 45 | Donovan Mitchell | G | 6' 2" | 30 |
| 4 | Evan Mobley | C | 6' 11" | 25 |
| 9 | Craig Porter Jr. | G | 6' 1" | 26 |
| 24 | Tyrese Proctor | G | 6' 4" | 22 |
| 15 | Meleek Thomas | G | 6' 3" | 20 |
| 20 | Jaylon Tyson | G | 6' 6" | 23 |
| 88 | Ernest Udeh Jr. | C | 6' 9" | 22 |
| 8 | Peyton Watson | G | 6' 8" | 24 |
Season series plus last five games
Head-to-head meetings this season
- Nov 7 Knicks at Cavaliers, prediction
2025-26 meetings
- Regular season
- Knicks 2, Cavaliers 1
- Conf. Finals
- Knicks won 4-0
- Points per game
- Knicks 116.3, Cavaliers 106.0
| Date | Game | Matchup | Score | Winner and margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | Conf. Finals, Game 4 | Knicks at Cavaliers | 130-93 | Knicks by 37 |
| May 23, 2026 | Conf. Finals, Game 3 | Knicks at Cavaliers | 121-108 | Knicks by 13 |
| May 21, 2026 | Conf. Finals, Game 2 | Cavaliers at Knicks | 93-109 | Knicks by 16 |
| May 19, 2026 | Conf. Finals, Game 1 | Cavaliers at Knicks | 104-115OT | Knicks by 11 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Regular season | Knicks at Cavaliers | 94-109 | Cavaliers by 15 |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Regular season | Cavaliers at Knicks | 124-126 | Knicks by 2 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Regular season | Cavaliers at Knicks | 111-119 | Knicks by 8 |
Knicks last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs Bulls | W 135-105 | −11.5 | W |
| Nov 2 | vs Nets | W 103-90 | −14.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | @ 76ers | L 93-98 | −3.5 | L |
| Oct 28 | @ Bulls | W 133-127 | −7.5 | L |
| Oct 27 | vs Pistons | W 111-97 | −4.5 | W |
Cavaliers last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | @ Thunder | L 116-124 | +3.5 | L |
| Nov 2 | vs Thunder | L 112-117 | −4.5 | L |
| Oct 31 | @ Bucks | W 136-111 | −8.5 | W |
| Oct 29 | @ Hawks | L 111-114 | +1.5 | L |
| Oct 28 | vs Wizards | W 121-111 | −9.5 | W |