New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Monday

NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Knicks vs Cavaliers

The No. 3 seed New York Knicks (53-29, 22-19 away) face the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, 27-14 at home) in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. New York leads the series 3-0.

The Knicks have been in complete control of the series and we’re backing New York on the Moneyline to finish the job. Despite the Cavaliers’ desperation to keep their season alive, the road team still stands out as a solid betting option at -139.

The Knicks have dominated the series, following up home wins of 115-104 and 109-93 with a 121-108 road victory over the Cavaliers in Game 3.

In Game 3, Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points, while Mikal Bridges added 22 and OG Anunoby contributed 21. Evan Mobley paced the Cavs with 24 points, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 23 and James Harden adding 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks and Cavs are evenly matched across the last 10 meetings, with five wins each.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L

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Confirmed Starting Lineups

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: James Harden, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers tips: a key game prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made same game parlay.

Game Prediction

The Knicks should prove too strong for the Cavaliers and we’re backing New York on the Moneyline. The available -139 looks appealing for a road team aiming to complete the sweep.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Knicks vs Cavaliers stats:

• Knicks have won 10 consecutive games.
• Knicks have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Cavs have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Cavs have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Cavs have lost their last 3 games.
• Cavs have lost their last 3 games against Knicks.

Knicks Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for larger odds about the Knicks to win and a certain number of points to be scored, then the Match Result & Total lines could be a good way forward.

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Our Game Prediction

Knicks Moneyline @ -139 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: OG Anunoby Over 1.5 Assists -159

OG Anunoby (Knicks) has totaled Over 1.5 assists in 4 straight games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -159 for this happening.

Latest OG Anunoby Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-120

Assists

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

+116

Rebounds

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-147

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Mikal Bridges Over 14.5 Points -118

Mikal Bridges (Knicks) has averaged 18.8 points in the past 5 games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -118 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest Mikal Bridges Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-127

Under 14.5

-108

Assists

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

+102

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-139

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks 113 - 110 Cavaliers

We expect this one to be competitive and are taking the Knicks to win 113-110. The available odds in the correct score market could appeal to bettors looking for a much bigger return.

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New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find the Cleveland Cavaliers at +108 whereas the New York Knicks are -127. This means the top NBA sportsbooks give the road team a 56% chance of winning.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 218.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re wanting to back Over 218.5, the odds are -114.

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Moneyline

Knicks

-127

Cavaliers

+108

Point Spread

Knicks -2.5

-106

Cavaliers +2.5

-114

Total Points

Under 218.5

-106

Over 218.5

-114

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Donovan Mitchell is available at -109 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -125 is available.

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 27.5

-109

Under 27.5

-125

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 26.5

-128

Under 26.5

-106

James Harden (Cavaliers)

Over 18.5

-110

Under 18.5

-123

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 17.5

-128

Under 17.5

-106

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 16.5

-125

Under 16.5

-109

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-120

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 14.5

-127

Under 14.5

-108

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 12.5

-120

Under 12.5

-114

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 12.5

-118

Under 12.5

-118

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-114

Sam Merrill (Cavaliers)

Over 8.5

-118

Under 8.5

-118

Landry Shamet (Knicks)

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-104

Miles McBride (Knicks)

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-130

Dennis Schroder (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-118

Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-114

Dean Wade (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-156

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

-143

Under 6.5

+104

James Harden (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

+107

Under 6.5

-143

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+105

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-127

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

-175

Under 3.5

+125

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-104

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

+102

Dennis Schroder (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-182

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

+116

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-167

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+139

Dean Wade (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

+182

Under 1.5

-244

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 11.5

-137

Under 11.5

+102

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-120

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 7.5

+107

Under 7.5

-143

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 7.5

-149

Under 7.5

+110

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-147

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-128

James Harden (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+105

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-115

Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-133

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-139

Dean Wade (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+107

Under 3.5

-143

Sam Merrill (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-108

Dennis Schroder (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

+122

Under 1.5

-159

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The Cavs have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, scoring 116.20 points per matchup and conceding 112.10.

The Knicks have reeled off five consecutive victories on the road. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games on the road, putting up 116.70 points on average and giving up 105.80.

The previous meeting at Rocket Arena saw the Knicks defeat the Cavs 121-108. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Knicks have collected six wins, while the Cavs have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O217.5	U217.5
Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats		8-2	228.30	116.20	112.10	7	3
New York Knicks Away Stats		7-3	222.50	116.70	105.80	4	6

• 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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 221.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 217.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 217.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.20 pts and allowed 99.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 116.70 pts and allowed 105.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 216.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 217.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 217.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.70 pts and allowed 109.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.20 pts and allowed 112.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.30 (62%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.00 (74.91%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 33.70
• Assists: 27.80
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 12.70
• Personal Fouls: 22.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.00 (79.5%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.40 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.60 (74.23%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.1, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 27.80
• Assists: 21.90
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 15.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.90 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.00 (74.47%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.3, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 29.50
• Assists: 22.40
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 15.50
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 James Harden

2 Max Strus

4 Evan Mobley

31 Jarrett Allen

45 Donovan Mitchell

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Bucks	0	1	0	116	128	-12	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	116	104	12	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	1	0	116	128	-12	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	116	104	12	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	116	104	12	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
76ers	1	0	1	106	100	6	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bulls	0	1	0	92	135	-43	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	1	0	116	128	-12	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

• 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

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