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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Knicks

The No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, 25-16 away) face the No. 3 New York Knicks (53-29, 30-10 at home) in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

We’re Predicting Knicks to Cover the Line

The Knicks really stand out on the spread. Back them at -7.5 to beat the Cavaliers with the confidence that they cover the line at -105.

Cavs 109-94 to the Good in Previous H2H

Cleveland Cavaliers have won back-to-back road games. A 125-94 triumph recently occurred at Little Caesars Arena when playing Detroit Pistons. Donovan Mitchell tallied 26 points, while Sam Merrill put up 23 and Jarrett Allen 23.

New York Knicks won last time out by a 144-114 scoreline. On the road against Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena, they made it seven wins on the spin. Offensively, Miles McBride led the way, scoring 25, while Jalen Brunson added 22 and Josh Hart 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 109-94 win for the Cavs at Rocket Arena when they last played the Knicks. The Cavs have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 111.1 points, 42.4 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 75.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.6 points and 40.5 rebounds per contest.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.2 points and 2.4 (28.9%) 3-pointers made. Evan Mobley averages 8.2 rebounds and James Harden 6.1 assists.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.4 points, 44.7 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 51.7% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 101.0 points and 35.1 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.4 points and 2.7 (40.9%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 10.0 rebounds and 6.6 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing Knicks at -7.5 for this NBA matchup. We can get odds of -105 and this is our best pick.

Our expert NBA handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Cavaliers vs Knicks stats:

  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -7.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 2 consecutive games.

Knicks -7.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 4.5 Assists -123 BetMGM logo

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has recorded Over 4.5 assists in 7 straight games. You can secure betting odds of -123 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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OG Anunoby Over 15.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

OG Anunoby (Knicks) has covered the 15.5 points total in 6 straight games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -114.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -7.5
Totals Over 217.5
Player Assists Karl-Anthony Towns Over 4.5

Our same game parlay pick is Knicks -7.5 on the spread, Over 217.5 and Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) to get Over 4.5 assists.

A same game parlay is a great alternative for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single basketball game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 106 - 116 Knicks logo Knicks

Let’s roll the dice and try the Knicks to enjoy a 116-106 winning scoreline here. There are massive odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Knicks Favorites to Win According to the Books

The New York Knicks odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -270 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 73% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Cleveland Cavaliers are trading at +220.

The spread is calculated to be 7.5, while total points comes in at 217.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 217.5, it’s -112.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The best NBA sportsbooks offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jalen Brunson is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -111 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -116 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-111
Under 27.5
-116
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 26.5
-109
Under 26.5
-119
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 18.5
-118
Under 18.5
-110
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 18.5
-111
Under 18.5
-116
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
+113
Under 6.5
-147
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-116
Under 6.5
-111
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 4.5
-123
Under 4.5
-104
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
+107
Under 11.5
-139
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
+107
Under 8.5
-139
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-109
Under 7.5
-119
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Will Knicks Keep Their Home Streak Going?

The Knicks have recorded three consecutive victories at Madison Square Garden. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 116.70 points per contest while yielding 102.90.

The Cavs are 4-6 in their last 10 games away from home, scoring 110.50 points per contest and conceding 111.70.

The last time the teams met at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks defeated the Cavs 126-124. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have six victories and the Cavs four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O217.5 U217.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 8-2 219.60 116.70 102.90 5 5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats 4-6 222.20 110.50 111.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O217.5 = Games Over 217.5 Points
  • U217.5 = Games Under 217.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 14 37.44 281 87 20.1 6.2 2.4 5.2 0.7 1.9
Donovan Mitchell 14 35.95 359 46 25.6 3.3 2.6 5.2 0.2 0.8
Evan Mobley 14 35.29 238 58 17.0 4.1 1.3 8.0 1.9 1.1

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
OG Anunoby 8 35.24 171 10 21.4 1.3 2.6 7.5 1.1 1.9
Jalen Brunson 10 34.73 274 61 27.4 6.1 2.7 2.6 - 0.9
Josh Hart 10 33.98 103 42 10.3 4.2 1.1 9.0 0.2 1.6

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

17 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 125-94 Pistons
15 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 115-94 Cavaliers
13 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 117-113 Pistons
11 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 103-112 Cavaliers
09 May NBA Playoffs
Pistons 109-116 Cavaliers
07 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 97-107 Pistons
05 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 101-111 Pistons
03 May NBA Playoffs
Raptors 102-114 Cavaliers
01 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 110-112 Raptors
29 Apr NBA Playoffs
Raptors 120-125 Cavaliers

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

10 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 144-114 76ers
08 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 108-94 76ers
06 May NBA Playoffs
76ers 102-108 Knicks
04 May NBA Playoffs
76ers 98-137 Knicks
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 140-89 Hawks
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 97-126 Knicks
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 114-98 Hawks
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Knicks 108-109 Hawks
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 107-106 Knicks
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Hawks 102-113 Knicks

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak