The series moves to New York while tied 1-1, as the Knicks will host the Cavaliers for Game 3 on Friday, April 21. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 pm ET while airing on ABC. Knicks enters this game as 2-point favorites with the total set at 211.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Knicks vs. Cavaliers predictions and odds below.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Knicks -2
- Total: 211.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, April 21
- Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden – New York NY
- TV: ABC
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Knicks Betting Trends
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- Under is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 overall.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Predictions
The Knicks took Game 1 then got blown out in Game 2. Julius Randle injured his back with a few minutes left in the game, but it appears he’ll be good to go on Friday.
THIS RANDLE DUNK 😳
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 19, 2023
We can expect an electric atmosphere in Madison Square Garden for this crucial playoff game. The Knicks should have plenty of energy to avenge that bad loss from a couple of nights ago. New York has a respectable 45-35-4 record against the spread (56.4%) this year while going 30-22-2 ATS against the Eastern Conference (57.7%).
This should be a fun game that goes back and forth, but ultimately the Knicks will draw from their home court advantage to pull out a win and cover the short spread.
The Pick: Knicks -2 | -110 at PointsBet