Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks predictions for NBA Playoffs Thursday.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks NBA prediction for Game 2 of the series.
The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers will lock horns in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Knicks as the most likely winner of the Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature stars like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, while the Cavaliers will rely on Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Cavs vs. Knicks prediction: Who will win Game 2?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA Playoffs game between the Cavaliers and Knicks, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Knicks a 70% chance of beating the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the series. Our predicted final score in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals has the Knicks winning 110-105.
According to our model, the Knicks (-5.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 215.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2 odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type
Cavaliers
Knicks
Spread
+5.5 (-105)
-5.5 (-105)
Moneyline
+172
-198
Total
o215.5 (-110)
u215.5 (-108)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks picks and best bet for Game 2
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 2 player props
NBA player props are a great way to wager on the Cavaliers vs. Knicks matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.
Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to have 26 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists for the Knicks.
Donovan Mitchell is projected to score 26 points tonight.
The winner of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals will progress to the NBA Finals. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Cavaliers and Knicks is at New York's Madison Square Garden.
NBA postseason promo code for Novig
Make the most of Dimers' Cavaliers vs. Knicks predictions by exploring the below offer from Novig.
Conclusion
We predict the Knicks, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
