<p>The New York Knicks will be celebrating Christmas this year as the newest NBA Cup winners, having defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the final.</p> <p>However, they can’t sit and dwell on that victory for too long, as the NBA regular season continues to come at them thick and fast. Indeed, they’ve already played several games since that victory, and now a tough Christmas test against the Cleveland Cavaliers awaits them.</p> <p>With the game being played on Christmas Day in America at Madison Square Garden, Aussies will be able to enjoy this one on Boxing Day, with the tip-off at 04:00 AEDT.</p> <p>Take a look at our New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting predictions below…</p> <h2>New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Betting Preview</h2> <p>The Knicks have been one of the form teams of the year this season, with their decision to fire Tom Thibodeau in the offseason and replace him with <strong>Mike Brown</strong> paying off. They boast one of the best records in the league while sitting second in the Eastern Conference standings.</p> <p>In contrast, the Cavs have been struggling a little in December. In the lead-up to Christmas, they’ve been on a losing streak, which has seen them drop down the Eastern Conference standings. The team has been ‘off’ a bit, with<strong> Darius Garland</strong> struggling to find form on the court.</p> <p>Still, can he help them get over that hump when they face the Knicks on Boxing Day?</p> <p>The Knicks already hold a win over Cleveland this season, winning 119-111 at Madison Square Garden. In that game, <strong>Donovan Mitchell </strong>led the game in points, with the Cavs’ #45 scoring 31 points. <strong>Evan Mobley</strong> had 22 points in a game in which Garland was unavailable.</p> <p>For the Knicks,<strong> OG Anunoby</strong> led the team with 24 points and a double-double (14 rebounds). He was joined in scoring a double-double by <strong>Karl-Anthony Towns</strong>, as he had 19 points and 11 rebounds.<strong> Jalen Brunson</strong> recorded 23 points in the October game but has since produced consistently high numbers.</p> <h2>New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>So, what are our New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA betting predictions?</p> <p>We think the same outcome that happened in October will happen again: the <strong>Knicks will win this game</strong>. They have been very strong on the court and almost unplayable at times, especially at home. As of December 19, they have lost just once at MSG.</p> <p><strong>Brunson</strong> continues to be our main pick for betting value, as he continues to put up big numbers consistently. We predict this trend will continue, and that <strong>he’ll have 25+ points</strong> in this game. We also<strong> predict that Towns</strong> will have a say and <strong>score 15+ points</strong>, with a <strong>double-double being recorded</strong>.</p>