The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks continue their best-of-7 series Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Tip for Game 4 of the Round 1 Eastern Conference series is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks lead the series 2-1.
The Cavaliers were atrocious in Game 3, falling 99-79 at MSG on Friday night. Cleveland shot just 38.8% (31-of-80) from the field, while hitting a dismal 21.2% (7-of-33) from behind the arc. The Cavs even struggled mightily from the free-throw line, going just 58.8% (10-of-17), while turning it over 20 times.
The Knicks had 7 different players record at least 1 steal, which is a stat which stands out. In addition, New York had a 45-42 rebounding advantage, while shooting 47.0% (39-of-83) from the field. PG Jalen Brunson led the way with 21 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.
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Cavaliers at Knicks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Knicks -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +2.5 (-110) | Knicks -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 206.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Cavaliers at Knicks key injuries
Cavaliers
- G Dylan Windler (foot) questionable
Knicks
- G Quentin Grimes (shoulder) questionable
- G Isaiah Roby (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 105, Cavaliers 98
Moneyline
The KNICKS (-145) have just had the number of the Cavaliers (+120) all season, and it’s going to be difficult for Cleveland to come back from a Game 3 drumming at MSG.
If you don’t want to fiddle around with the points, and just wish to declare a straight-up winner, New York isn’t priced out of line.
Against the spread
Not only have the KNICKS -2.5 (-110) won 5 of the last 6 meetings straight up dating back to Dec. 4, but New York is an impressive 5-1 ATS during the span, too.
The Cavaliers +2.5 (-110) are ice-cold against the number overall, going 2-5-1 ATS in the last 8 games overall since the regular season, while going just 1-5 ATS in the last 6 in the conference quarterfinals round.
Over/Under
UNDER 206.5 (-110) looks like an awfully low number, but it isn’t really, if you consider we had a total of just 178 points in Game 3.
The Under has connected in 5 in a row for Cleveland, including, obviously, the 1st 3 games in this series. The Under is 9-2 in the last 11 conference quarterfinals round games for the Cavs, too.
The Knicks have hit the Under in 4 out of the last 5 games overall, and the Under is 5-1 in the 6 playoff and regular-season meetings with the Cavs.
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