Knicks at Cavaliers — NBA Player Props & Matchup

New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers · Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET · 2026-27 season

Player props, odds and matchup context for Knicks at Cavaliers: the defense-vs-position matchup, the season series, key players — build a Knicks vs Cavaliers same-game parlay on ParlayBuilder.

Defensive Matchup (2026-27 season, through 2 games)

What each defense allowed per game per floor spot this season (two guard spots, two forward spots, one center spot). Ranks appear once every team has played 5 games.

Knicks defense

  • vs guards: points allowed 22.8 per guard spot; rebounds allowed 8.1 per guard spot; assists allowed 6.6 per guard spot; 3-pointers allowed 3.1 per guard spot
  • vs forwards: points allowed 28.8 per forward spot; rebounds allowed 12.0 per forward spot; assists allowed 6.5 per forward spot; 3-pointers allowed 3.6 per forward spot
  • vs centers: points allowed 16.0 per center spot; rebounds allowed 7.0 per center spot; assists allowed 3.0 per center spot; 3-pointers allowed 2.0 per center spot

Cavaliers defense

  • vs guards: points allowed 29.5 per guard spot; rebounds allowed 8.0 per guard spot; assists allowed 8.5 per guard spot; 3-pointers allowed 3.7 per guard spot
  • vs forwards: points allowed 23.8 per forward spot; rebounds allowed 9.7 per forward spot; assists allowed 4.5 per forward spot; 3-pointers allowed 2.2 per forward spot
  • vs centers: points allowed 13.0 per center spot; rebounds allowed 12.2 per center spot; assists allowed 1.8 per center spot; 3-pointers allowed 1.5 per center spot

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Knicks vs Cavaliers: 2026-27 Season Series

Key Players

Knicks

  • Jalen Brunson G · 25.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists per game (2026-27, 6 games)
  • Karl-Anthony Towns C · 21.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists per game (2026-27, 6 games)
  • OG Anunoby F · 16.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists per game (2026-27, 6 games)

Cavaliers

  • Donovan Mitchell G · 24.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists per game (2026-27, 5 games)
  • Evan Mobley F · 18.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists per game (2026-27, 5 games)
  • James Harden G · 17.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists per game (2026-27, 5 games)

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