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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.

Back Knicks on the Moneyline

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.

Knicks on Verge of Sweep

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
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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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.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: OG Anunoby Over 1.5 Assists -159 BetMGM logo

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.

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Mikal Bridges Over 14.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

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.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Knicks
Totals Over 217.5
Player Assists OG Anunoby Over 1.5

Our same game parlay pick is Knicks on the moneyline, Over 217.5 and OG Anunoby (Knicks) to have Over 1.5 assists.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 113 - 110 Cavaliers logo 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.

Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds

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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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

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.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-109
Under 27.5
-125
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 26.5
-128
Under 26.5
-106
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-123
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 17.5
-128
Under 17.5
-106
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+104
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
+107
Under 6.5
-143
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+105
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 11.5
-137
Under 11.5
+102
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-120
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-149
Under 7.5
+110
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Cavs Have Picked Up Eight Wins From Last Ten Home Games

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 logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 8-2 228.30 116.20 112.10 7 3
New York Knicks logo 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
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 13 36.53 361 87 27.8 6.7 2.2 2.8 - 1.0
OG Anunoby 11 34.43 219 19 19.9 1.7 2.5 6.9 1.1 1.5
Josh Hart 13 33.72 154 58 11.8 4.5 1.5 8.5 0.2 1.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 17 37.59 333 97 19.6 5.7 2.2 5.2 0.6 1.8
Donovan Mitchell 17 36.52 437 54 25.7 3.2 2.7 4.9 0.3 1.2
Evan Mobley 17 35.66 291 66 17.1 3.9 1.4 8.1 1.9 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

New York Knicks Injury Table

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Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
1 James Harden
2 Max Strus
4 Evan Mobley
31 Jarrett Allen
45 Donovan Mitchell
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
3 Josh Hart
8 OG Anunoby
11 Jalen Brunson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

23 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 121-108 Cavaliers
21 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 93-109 Knicks
19 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-115 Knicks
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

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

23 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 121-108 Cavaliers
21 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 93-109 Knicks
19 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 104-115 Knicks
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

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

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