The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the season opener. Wednesday’s meeting is the first this season between the two teams.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks

New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -2.5; over/under is 229.5

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks start the season at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

New York finished 51-31 overall and 34-18 in Eastern Conference play a season ago. The Knicks shot 48.6% from the field and 36.9% from 3-point range last season.

Cleveland finished 64-18 overall and 41-11 in Eastern Conference action during the 2024-25 season. The Cavaliers averaged 18.9 points off of turnovers, 13.9 second-chance points and 39.7 bench points last season.

INJURIES: Knicks: None listed.

Cavaliers: Darius Garland: out (toe).

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