The New York Knicks try to close out their best-of-7 series against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip for Game 5 of the Round 1 Eastern Conference series is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks lead the series 3-1.
The Cavaliers were on the short end of a 102-93 loss in Game 4, as Cleveland has been pushed to the brink of elimination. The Cavs shot 46.8% from the field, while turning it over 12 times.
PG Darius Garland did his job in Game 4, hitting 9-of-16 from the field to finish with 23 points and 10 rebounds. SG Donovan Mitchell struggled, though, hitting just 5-of-18 from the field, and 0-for-4 from behind the 3-point line, ending up with just 11 points and 6 turnovers.
The Knicks shot 45.2% from the field, and it was just 64.3% from the free-throw line. However, the biggest difference for New York was the fact it outrebounded Cleveland at a 47-33 margin.
PG Jalen Brunson continued his tremendous series, going for 29 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while dropping in 5 triples. SG RJ Barrett stepped up with 26 points in Game 4, too.
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Knicks at Cavaliers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 9:51 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Cavaliers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +5.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 202.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Knicks at Cavaliers key injuries
Knicks
- G Quentin Grimes (shoulder) questionable
- G Isaiah Roby (ankle) questionable
Cavaliers
- G Dylan Windler (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Cavaliers picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 102, Knicks 99
Moneyline
The Cavaliers (-225) look to stave off elimination at home in Game 5. While I think Cleveland is able to get it done, and at least extend its season by 1 game, risking more than 2 times your potential return is not a recommended play.
PASS.
Against the spread
The KNICKS +5.5 (-110) catching nearly 3 buckets is the play. New York has won and covered in this series 3 times, including an outright win in Game 1 as a 5-point underdog.
New York is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 games overall dating back to the regular season, while going 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 against winning teams.
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in the last 5 games at home, and 1-6 ATS in the last 7 games in the conference quarterfinals round.
Over/Under
UNDER 202.5 (-110) is the lean, as the books continue to adjust the total number as this series has gone on.
The Under is a perfect 4-for-4 so far in this series. In Game 1, the total was set at 216, and it was an easy Under. But the time we got to Game 4, the total was set at 203.5, and the game still went well Under.
Keep hitting the Under in this series until further notice.
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