Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 15, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (51-31) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (47-35)
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 6:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on ESPN

The New York Knicks visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EDT in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 45-34 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 42-36 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+5.5 -110O 216.5 -115+180
Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5 -110U 216.5 -115-225

Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Saturday‘s game with 60.8% confidence.

Cavaliers vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Knicks and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 55 games (+18.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 50 of their last 81 games (+18.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 38 away games (+14.90 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 49 of their last 81 games (+12.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 38 away games (+11.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 81 games (+23.64 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 41 games at home (+11.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 42 games at home (+11.74 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 42 games at home (+10.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Spread in 22 of their last 34 games at home (+8.76 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 45-34 (+7.65 Units / 8.48% ROI).

  • 47-35 against the Moneyline (+3.15 Units / 2.27% ROI)
  • 43-37 against the Over for game total points (+2.3 Units / 2.55% ROI)
  • 37-43 against the Under for game total points (-10.3 Units / -11.42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 42-36 (+2.35 Units / 2.6% ROI).

  • 51-31 against the Moneyline (+5.95 Units / 2.96% ROI)
  • 40-42 against the Over for game total points (-6.2 Units / -6.87% ROI)
  • 42-40 against the Under for game total points (-2 Units / -2.22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 83 games (-33.96 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 73 games (-27.45 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 73 games (-24.55 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 63 games (-22.25 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-21.95 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 74 games (-28.65 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 82 games (-16.49 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-16.07 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 49 games (-15.05 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 79 games (-14.21 Units / -14% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Knicks are 19-39 (.328) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Knicks are 45-25 (.643) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

The Knicks are 33-17 (.660) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Knicks are 1-15 (.062) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .242

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 9-27 (.250) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th-worst among NBA teams. The New York Knicks made 12.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-highest among NBA teams.

The Cavaliers are 27-11 (.711) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Cavaliers are 22-85 (.206) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .326

The Cavaliers are 42-56 (.429) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. KnicksSaturday‘s Game, Apr. 15

  • Darius Garland (Cavaliers): Garland did not play in Sunday’s (Apr. 9) game against Charlotte.
  • Caris LeVert (Cavaliers): LeVert did not play in Sunday’s (Apr. 9) game against Charlotte.
  • Isaac Okoro (Cavaliers): Okoro is questionable for Saturday’s (Apr.15) game against New York.
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers): Mitchell did not play in Sunday’s (Apr. 9) game against Charlotte.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): Windler is OUT for Saturday’s (Apr.15) game against New York.
  • Isaiah Roby (Knicks): Roby is OUT for Saturday’s (Apr.15) game against Cleveland.
  • Julius Randle (Knicks): Randle is questionable for Saturday’s (Apr.15) game against Cleveland.
  • Duane Washington Jr. (Knicks): Washington Jr. hasn’t played since Jan. 26 against Dallas and remains without a timetable to return.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 45% (3,088/6,936) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Knicks have averaged 9.3 fast break points per game (1,098 points/118 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.3

The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (2,441 assists/ 1,549 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Knicks have averaged 21.8 assists per game (2,568 assists/118 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers have averaged 107.7 points per game (25,423 points/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.4

The Cavaliers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (2,695 assists/ 1,721 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Cavaliers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,891 assists/ 1,177 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,604 steals/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Knicks have averaged 6.4 steals per game (527 steals/82 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (8,740 rebounds/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.9

The Knicks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (1,097 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (1,046 blocks/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.1 steals per game (1,166 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (5,709 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.7


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