New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers

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New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Knicks (14-36) and Cleveland Cavaliers (13-37) will do battle Monday at 7 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse We analyze the Knicks-Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Knicks at Cavaliers: Key injuries

Knicks

SF RJ Barrett (ankle) out
PG Frank Ntilikina (groin) questionable
PF Julius Randle (quadriceps) questionable
C Mitchell Robinson (probable) hamstring

Cavaliers

PG Brandon Knight (knee) doubtful
SG Dylan Windler (shin) out
C Ante Zizic (illness) out

Knicks at Cavaliers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Cavaliers 106, Knicks 102

Moneyline (ML)

The CAVALIERS (-121) are the way to go despite the fact the Knicks (+100) are coming off an impressive road win against the Indiana Pacers last time out.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The CAVALIERS (-1.5, -110) are a better play against the spread, as they simply need to win by a bucket. They’ll be looking to avenge a 106-86 loss against the Knicks back on Jan. 20 when they were a bit shorthanded. They’ll be healthier for this one, and you can expect a much better effort.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 216.5 (-106) has connected in seven of the past nine games overall for the Knicks, including that last meeting with the Cavs Jan. 20. In fact, we saw a total of just 192 points in a game with a line of 222. The Under is also 3-0 in the past three on the road for New York. The Over is 6-0 in the past six for Cleveland, with its last under result against these Knicks. It won’t be a defensive slog, but look for the total to slide Under.

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New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Knicks (11-32) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-31) Monday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for a 5 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Knicks-Cavaliers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Knicks at Cavaliers: Key Injuries

Knicks

SG RJ Barrett (ankle) out
PG Dennis Smith Jr. (oblique) out

Cavaliers

C John Henson (back) questionable
PG Brandon Knight (knee) out
SG Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) out
SF Dylan Windler (leg) out
C Ante Zizic (illness) out

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Knicks at Cavaliers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Cavaliers 106, Knicks 101

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams enter the battle of the 13th and 14th seeds in the Eastern Conference on multi-game losing skids. The Cavaliers (13th) have dropped four straight but return home from a 2-4 road trip. They fell 118-116 Saturday to the Chicago Bulls. The Knicks (14th) have lost their last three outings, including a 90-87 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday.

The CAVALIERS (-121) are the pick as home favorites over the Knicks (+100). The two sides have split the two head-to-head meetings thus far this season, with the Cavs winning 108-87 in New York Nov. 10, and the Knicks winning 123-105 Nov. 18, also in NY. Cleveland is 6-14 on home court, while New York is 5-17 on the road.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The smarter play is backing the CAVALIERS (-2.5, +105) on the spread, where they’ll need to win by just 3 or more points in order for a $10 bet to return a profit of $10.50.

New York is 21-22 against the spread overall and 11-12 on the road; Cleveland is 19-23-1 overall and 8-11-1 at home. The advantage flips to a Cavaliers side which is 12-10 ATS when playing against an opponent with equal rest between games. The Knicks are 10-10 in those situations.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 221.5 (-115). The two head-to-head games this season played to either side of Monday’s line. As the standings point out, neither team has much room for error when it comes to missing players due to injuries. There are multiple key pieces likely to be out of Monday’s lineup for both sides, and there isn’t enough depth on either team to make up for the lost points.

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