Game 2 of this first-round matchup has the New York Knicks going on the road to play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday evening. The Cavaliers are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and logged a 31-10 home record during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Knicks are the fifth seed in the 2023 NBA playoff and have beaten the Cavaliers four straight times. Forward Josh Hart (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Knicks.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Cavs as 5.5-point favorites in the latest Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds. The over/under for total points is 214. Before making any Cavaliers vs. Knicks picks, you need to see the NBA playoff predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the second week of the 2023 NBA playoffs a stunning 71-37 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Knicks vs. Cavaliers and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Knicks vs. Cavs:
- Knicks vs. Cavaliers: Cleveland -5.5
- Knicks vs. Cavaliers Over-Under: 214 points
- Knicks vs. Cavaliers money line: Cleveland -235, New York +192
- NY: Knicks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record
- CLE: Cavaliers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games
- Knicks vs. Cavaliers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Knicks can cover
Guard Immanuel Quickley is a constant scoring weapon off the bench. Quickley is able to shoot the ball with the utmost confidence due to his quick release and terrific range. The Kentucky product averaged 14.9 points and shot 37% from 3-point land during the regular season. In the March 31 contest against Cleveland, Quickley had 14 points, four boards, and four assists.
Center Mitchell Robinson is a very athletic big who is constantly soaring above the rim for both dunks and rebounds. The 25-year-old also has solid instincts as a defender in the lane. On March 31 versus the Cavaliers, Robinson had 10 points, 14 boards, and two blocks. See which team to pick here.
Why the Cavaliers can cover
Guard Darius Garland plays at a calming pace in the backcourt. Garland has tight ball handles that allow him to break down defenses with ease, and the Vanderbilt product is consistently finding his way into passing lanes. In his last outing against New York, Garland finished with 17 points, four steals, and knocked down two 3-pointers.
Power forward Evan Mobley is an agile and lengthy playmaker in the lane. Mobley is persistent on the glass, repeatedly fighting to win positioning. The USC product finishes with force in the paint and can score in the low post. On Saturday, he dropped eight points and 11 rebounds. Additionally, Mobley has logged a double-double in three of his last eight games. See which team to pick here.
How to make Knicks vs. Cavaliers picks
SportsLine's model has simulated Cavs vs. Knicks and is leaning Under on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 213 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all of the value. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
So who Knicks vs. Cavaliers? And which side has all of the value? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 71-37 run on its NBA picks, and find out.
