The New York Knicks (4-4) and Cleveland Cavaliers (5-4) meet Saturday from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio (NBA TV). Tip in the Eastern Conference clash is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
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The Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 135-105 Wednesday, covering as an 11.5-point home favorite with the Over (233.5) hitting. New York was led by G Jalen Brunson, who tallied 33 points on 10-for-17 shooting. The Knicks, who are the defending NBA Champions, lost their first 3 games and have won 4 of their last 5 contests. They are 2-6 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
The Cavaliers throttled the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 Friday, covering as a 2.5-point home underdog. The Under (232.5) cashed. G Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 23 points and chipped in 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Cleveland snapped its 2-game losing streak with the victory. It is 1-2 ATS in its last 3 games and 3-6 ATS on the season.
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Knicks at Cavaliers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Cavaliers +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -5.5 (-102) | Cavaliers +5.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Knicks at Cavaliers key injuries
Knicks
- F Josh Hart (ankle) out
Cavaliers
(Not yet submitted -- below was for Friday's game)
- C Jarrett Allen (knee) quetsionable
- F Peyton Watson (hamstring) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Cavaliers picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 118, Cavaliers 115
Moneyline
PASS.
No interest; the Cavaliers (+170) have some value as a sizable home underdog. The preferred route is to take the home side on the spread.
Against the spread
BET CAVALIERS +5.5 (-118).
The Knicks as a slight favorite haven't rewarded bettors often this season. They've been favored between 0.5 and 6.5 in 5 of their 8 games and are just 1-4 ATS in those outings. New York is 0-3 ATS on the road as well.
The Cavaliers offense has been consistent enough to trust here. They have scored at least 111 points in 8 straight games and are 2-1 ATS in their previous 3 home contests.
Over/Under
BET OVER 223.5 (-110).
With Hart out, the Knicks defense should take a hit, and that comes at a time when the Cavaliers are figuring things out offensively.
Cleveland has tallied at least 116 points in 2 straight games while allowing a minimum of 117 points in 2 of its last 3 contests. New York is 2-2 O/U in its last 4 games and is coming off its best performance of the season in a 135-point effort against Chicago.
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