Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Expert Pick & Prediction

The New York Knicks (48-27) aim to land their first win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (60-15) in the third meeting this season on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 PM ET at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. MyBookie offers the Cavs as favorites with a point spread at -10.5 (-115).

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The Knicks have won their last three games and are 4-1 in their last five. This is impressive since they have had several key players missing from the lineup recovering from injuries. Their recent win was a 105-91 outing over the Philadelphia 76ers.

OG Anunoby led with 27 points on 43.7 percent shooting from the field. As a team they shot 42.4 percent overall and 38.7 percent from long range. Their largest lead of the game reached 23 points.

New York is ninth in the league for scoring at 116.4 points a game. Their defense has allowed 112.1 points per contest, ranking 10th. This spread is solid, but could always use a little more room for error.

The Knicks efficiency per 100 possessions on offense ranks fifth, while their defense at the same rate ranks 13th. Overall, their efficiency on both ends of the floor ranks seventh.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavs are also 4-1 in their last five games but are 5-5 over their previous 10. Their recent battle was a 127-121 triumph against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jarrett Allen led with 25 points and 12 rebounds, while only missing one of his 12 shots. Donovan Mitchell was also appealing with his 24 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists. The team also shot 50.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from long distance.

Cleveland is ranked first for averaging 122.3 points each matchup. Their defense ranks 12th in allowing opposing teams to get 112.3 points a game. This margin of error is appealing in comparison to the Knicks’ output.

The Cavs’ efficiency on offense in each 100 possessions ranks first, while their defense at the same time rate ranks eighth. In total, their efficiency on both ends of the floor rank second.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you covered with the New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting odds, favoring the Cavs by 10.5 points. Looking at market insights, the Cavs have a 79.9 percent chance of winning. The Knicks are 22-15 when playing away, while the Cavs are 32-5 at home.

Jalen Brunson and Cameron Payne are both still out, while Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as a game time decision. In this series, the Cavs have won in both meetings with the average score of 126.0 to 104.5.

With the Cavs having almost a completely full healthy roster and the Knicks having a handful of injuries to deal with, the Cavs have a slight advantage. Look for the Cavs to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5(-115)