Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 18, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (51-31) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (47-35)
  • Total (Over/Under): 213.5 points
  • Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSOH

The New York Knicks visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Knicks vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 214.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 46-34 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 42-37 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+5.5 -105O 214.5 -110+195
Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5 -115U 214.5 -110-250

Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Tuesday‘s game with 61.5% confidence.

Cavaliers vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘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 covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 82 games (+19.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 56 games (+17.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 39 away games (+16.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 50 of their last 82 games (+13.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 39 away games (+12.80 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 55 of their last 82 games (+24.64 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 81 games (+12.36 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 69 games (+11.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 42 games at home (+9.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 35 games at home (+9.76 Units / 26% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 46-34 (+8.65 Units / 9.47% ROI).

  • 48-35 against the Moneyline (+4.9 Units / 3.5% ROI)
  • 43-38 against the Over for game total points (+1.2 Units / 1.31% ROI)
  • 38-43 against the Under for game total points (-9.3 Units / -10.19% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 42-37 (+1.25 Units / 1.37% ROI).

  • 51-32 against the Moneyline (+3.85 Units / 1.9% ROI)
  • 40-43 against the Over for game total points (-7.3 Units / -8% ROI)
  • 43-40 against the Under for game total points (-1 Units / -1.1% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 82 games (-34.81 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 74 games (-29.10 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 74 games (-25.65 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 64 games (-23.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 81 games (-23.05 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 75 games (-27.65 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 83 games (-17.54 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 80 games (-15.21 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 83 games (-15.07 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 50 games (-14.05 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Knicks are 24-33 (.421) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

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

The Knicks are 46-33 (.582) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Knicks are 8-19 (.296) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

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 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

The Cavaliers are 17-10 (.630) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Cavaliers are 83-55 (.601) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .510

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. KnicksTuesday‘s Game, Apr. 18

  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): Windler is OUT for Tuesday’s (Apr 18) game against New York.
  • Isaiah Roby (Knicks): Roby is OUT for Tuesday’s (Apr 18) game against Cleveland.
  • Josh Hart (Knicks): Hart is doubtful for Tuesday’s (Apr 18) game against Cleveland.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

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 an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,748 assists/ 1,065 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Knicks have averaged 22.4 assists per game (2,646 assists/118 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.2

The Knicks have 25.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

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 shot 34% from three (714/2,125) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

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 averaged 52.2 points per game (12,265 points/235 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55.1

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

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 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

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 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (8,157 rebounds/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (527 blocks/118 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

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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