The New York Knicks are set to maintain their home dominance as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference clash on the 2025 NBA Christmas Day schedule. Cleveland recently celebrated a 141-118 victory over New Orleans, while New York faced a 115-104 loss to Minnesota on the same night. The Cavaliers, holding a record of 17-14, currently sit second in their division and have a 6-6 record on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Knicks, leading the Atlantic Division at 20-9, boast an impressive 14-2 record at home.

Tipoff from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for noon ET. Historically, the Knicks lead the all-time series 122-109, although the Cavaliers have won four of the last five matchups. The latest odds favor New York by 5.5 points, with an over/under of 239.5 points.

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Key Betting Information

Betting Option	Details
Spread	New York -5.5
Over/Under	239.5 points
Money Line	New York -223, Cleveland +183

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