Knicks vs. Cavaliers prediction and picks, November 7, 2026
New York Knicks (3-4) at Cleveland Cavaliers (4-3), , Rocket Arena in Cleveland on NBA TV, DAZN CLE.
On the board since November 4, 2026 · numbers refreshed Nov 5, 3:33 AM ET
Our picks for Knicks-Cavaliers
| Market | Open | Now | Model fair | Model minus market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers spread | +0.4 | +0.4 | ||
| Total points | 225.8 | +225.8 | ||
| Moneyline | NY / CLE | NY −104 / CLE +104 | ||
Looking ahead at Knicks vs. Cavaliers
- The Knicks sit at 3-4 and 3-2 in their last 5, putting up 106.4 while giving up 105.1 a game.
- The Cavaliers are 4-3 and 3-2 in their last 5, scoring 119.7 and giving up 116.1 a game.
- Our fit reduces their side by 2.1 points on the second night of this back-to-back, after the Cavaliers played last night.
- The Cavaliers average 119.7 a game on a 46.9% field-goal rate; the Knicks allow 105.1.
- The Cavaliers' list shows 2 out: Jaylon Tyson, Peyton Watson.
- With 0.0 from season form, home court at 1.7 and rest at 2.1, the model has Knicks 0.4-point favorites with a 51.0% win chance for them.
Report on team injuries
Knicks injuries
- Day-To-Day Josh Hart G · ankle · expected return Nov 4
Cavaliers injuries
- Out Jaylon Tyson G · ankle · expected return Nov 6
- Out Peyton Watson G · hamstring · expected return Nov 6
Official league injury report: 12:45 PM ET, Nov 4 PDF.
Team numbers this season
| Per game | NY | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 106.4 27th | 119.7 5th |
| Rebounds | 47.0 6th | 47.9 4th |
| Assists | 25.9 18th | 29.0 2nd |
| Field goal | 41.9% 27th | 46.9% 11th |
| 3-point | 35.7% 10th | 36.9% 9th |
| Free throw | 76.7% 17th | 74.7% 23rd |
| Turnovers | 15.6 15th | 14.0 4th |
| Possessions | 100.5 25th | 104.7 10th |
With 7 and 7 games played, league rank appears in small type. The better side is shown in bold.
Where the teams stand
| NY | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference rank | 8th East | 5th East |
| Record | 3-4 | 4-3 |
| Games back | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Home / road | 2-2 / 1-2 | 3-1 / 1-2 |
| Last 10, streak | 3-4, W1 | 4-3, L1 |
| Point differential | +1.3 | +3.6 |
| Projected wins | 43.9 | 45.3 |
| Playoff chance | 82.2% | 85.3% |
These projections come from 10,000 simulations covering what remains of the season; check NBA futures for the full table.
Leaders for the season
Knicks leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | G | 7 | 34.7 | 24.6 | 2.7 | 5.3 | 39.3 | 33.3 | 73.2 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | C | 7 | 32.1 | 20.3 | 13.9 | 3.4 | 55.1 | 39.4 | 77.8 |
| OG Anunoby | F | 7 | 34.3 | 16.4 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 40.0 | 30.2 | 85.0 |
| Landry Shamet | G | 7 | 24.9 | 9.7 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 43.8 | 45.7 | 83.3 |
| Josh Hart | G | 7 | 31.7 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 38.6 | 34.2 | 60.0 |
Cavaliers leaders
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | G | 7 | 33.1 | 21.9 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 46.8 | 39.1 | 81.6 |
| Evan Mobley | C | 7 | 32.9 | 19.1 | 8.0 | 3.6 | 57.6 | 53.3 | 64.5 |
| James Harden | G | 7 | 33.4 | 16.3 | 4.7 | 6.3 | 39.1 | 36.0 | 80.0 |
| Jarrett Allen | C | 7 | 27.7 | 15.1 | 8.7 | 1.4 | 63.1 | 66.7 | 68.8 |
| Meleek Thomas | G | 4 | 22.0 | 14.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 48.9 | 47.6 | 100.0 |
Projected starters, with rosters included
Knicks starters
- F OG Anunoby
- C Karl-Anthony Towns
- G Josh Hart
- G Mikal Bridges
- 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 Meleek Thomas
Starting fives come from the Nov 2 game each club played. Confirmed lineups come out about 30 minutes before 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 the last five games
Season head-to-head meetings
- 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 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 |
| Oct 25 | vs Magic | L 102-111 | −6.5 | L |
Cavaliers last five
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 26 | vs Timberwolves | W 127-125 | −3.5 | L |