- The Cavaliers (48-29) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (44-33)
- Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
- Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7:30pm EDT
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The New York Knicks visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Cleveland.
The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Knicks vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 43-32 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 40-33 against the spread.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
New York Knicks | +3.5 -110 | O 220.5 -110 | +140 |
Cleveland Cavaliers | -3.5 -110 | U 220.5 -110 | -165 |
Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Friday‘s game with 62.1% confidence.
Cavaliers vs Knicks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.1% 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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Knicks Best Bets for Tonight:
- The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 81 games (+20.40 Units / 23% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 51 of their last 81 games (+20.05 Units / 18% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 50 games (+15.45 Units / 27% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 away games (+13.50 Units / 32% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 49 of their last 82 games (+13.00 Units / 13% ROI)
Cavaliers Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 76 games (+20.79 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 39 games at home (+15.29 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 38 games at home (+15.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 39 of their last 63 games (+13.90 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games (+11.94 Units / 27% ROI)
New York Knicks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 43-32 (+7.85 Units / 9.27% ROI).
- 44-33 against the Moneyline (+5.45 Units / 4.38% ROI)
- 39-36 against the Over for game total points (-0.6 Units / -0.71% ROI)
- 36-39 against the Under for game total points (-6.9 Units / -8.15% ROI)
Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 40-33 (+3.65 Units / 4.3% ROI).
- 48-29 against the Moneyline (+6.25 Units / 3.35% ROI)
- 38-39 against the Over for game total points (-4.9 Units / -5.79% ROI)
- 39-38 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -3.31% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Cavaliers:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 78 games (-30.42 Units / -34% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 83 games (-30.38 Units / -26% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 24 of their last 68 games (-25.29 Units / -33% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 79 games (-25.23 Units / -28% ROI)
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-21.00 Units / -23% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Knicks:
- The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 69 games (-25.25 Units / -32% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-20.70 Units / -22% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 71 games (-17.94 Units / -21% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 82 games (-17.88 Units / -19% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 77 games (-14.56 Units / -17% ROI)
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- Keys to Winning for the New York Knicks
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- Player Injuries for New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- New York Knicks Offensive stats
- Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive stats
- New York Knicks Defensive stats
- Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive stats
New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Knicks are 23-32 (.418) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453
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: .240
The Knicks are 28-49 (.364) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .458
The Knicks are 15-40 (.273) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .358
Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks
The Cavaliers are 1-22 (.043) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .166
The Cavaliers are 14-44 (.241) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .315
The Cavaliers are 34-13 (.723) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643
The Cavaliers are 25-15 (.625) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .512
Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. Knicks – Friday‘s Game, Mar. 31
- Danny Green (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers placed Green in the league’s health and safety protocols.
- Dean Wade (Cavaliers): Wade is probable for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against New York.
- Raul Neto (Cavaliers): Neto is questionable for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against New York.
- Isaac Okoro (Cavaliers): Okoro is out for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against New York.
- Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers): Allen is doubtful for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against New York.
- Derrick Rose (Knicks): Rose is questionable for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Cleveland.
- Julius Randle (Knicks): Randle is out for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Cleveland.
- DaQuan Jeffries (Knicks): Jeffries is out for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Cleveland.
- Duane Washington Jr. (Knicks): Washington Jr. is out for Friday’s (Mar.31) game against Cleveland.
New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Knicks have averaged 21.8 assists per game (4,893 assists/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8
The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,279 assists/ 1,473 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7
The Knicks have averaged 22.3 assists per game (1,559 assists/70 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.1
The Knicks have an eFG% of 51% in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%
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 107.4 points per game (24,059 points/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.2
The Cavaliers have averaged 52.1 points per game (11,627 points/223 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55.0
The Cavaliers shot 34% from three (714/2,125) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%
New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Knicks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (1,502 steals/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Knicks have averaged 6.1 steals per game (425 steals/70 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3
The Knicks have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,611 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8
The Knicks have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,324 rebounds/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0
Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,387 rebounds/70 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2
The Cavaliers have averaged 34.8 defensive rebounds per game (7,799 rebounds/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0
The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (973 blocks/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Cavaliers have averaged 7.1 steals per game (1,086 steals/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
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