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New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Oct. 30

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 30, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (4-1) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Knicks (3-2)
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 6:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSOH & MSG

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

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Knicks vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 3-2 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 4-1 against the spread.

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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+3.5 -105O 220.5 -110135
Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5 -115U 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 Sunday‘s game with 65.0% confidence.

Cavaliers vs Knicks Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Sunday‘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.

  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 58 games (+15.57 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 24 games (+14.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 38 away games (+11.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+11.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2H Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 away games (+11.07 Units / 59% ROI)
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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games at home (+10.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 46 of their last 82 games (+9.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 42 games at home (+9.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 59 games (+8.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games at home (+6.85 Units / 18% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 3-2 (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI).

    • 3-2 against the Moneyline (+1 Units / 9.17% ROI)
    • 3-1 against the Over for game total points (+1.9 Units / 34.55% ROI)
    • 1-3 against the Under for game total points (-2.3 Units / -41.82% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 4-1 (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).

    • 4-1 against the Moneyline (+4.3 Units / 48.86% ROI)
    • 3-2 against the Over for game total points (+0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI)
    • 2-3 against the Under for game total points (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 67 games (-15.05 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 70 games (-14.99 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 29 of their last 63 games (-13.78 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 42 games at home (-13.60 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 72 games (-13.45 Units / -16% ROI)
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  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 70 games (-23.77 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 51 games (-15.60 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 34 games (-13.82 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 78 games (-12.93 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 74 games (-12.84 Units / -16% ROI)
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    New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

    The Knicks were 4-20 (.167) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

    The Knicks were winless (0-14) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .251

    The Knicks are 29-29 (.500) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

    The Knicks were 17-22 (.436) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

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

    The Cavaliers were 30-5 (.857) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .772

    The Cavaliers are 22-31 (.415) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

    The Cavaliers were 17-8 (.680) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .546

    The Cavaliers are 24-36 (.400) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

    Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. Knicks – Sunday‘s Game, Oct. 30

  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): Windler is out for Sunday’s (Oct. 30) game against New York.
  • Darius Garland (Cavaliers): Garland is out for Sunday’s (Oct. 30) game against New York.
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Quentin Grimes (Knicks): Grimes is out for Sunday’s (Oct. 30) game against Cleveland.
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    New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Knicks averaged 39.9 points in the paint per game (1,634 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47.5

    The Knicks have averaged 20.1 points in the paint per game (3,100 points/154 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.8

    The Knicks have averaged 10.0 assists per game (1,534 assists/154 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

    The Knicks averaged 19.7 points in the paint per game (1,618 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

    Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Cavaliers are shooting 33% from three (740/2,255) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

    The Cavaliers averaged 102.2 points per game (4,088 points/40 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.1

    The Cavaliers have averaged 103.9 points per game (15,898 points/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 110.8

    The Cavaliers have made 9.7 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Knicks averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,833 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Knicks have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (764 blocks/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

    The Knicks have averaged 35.0 defensive rebounds per game (5,387 rebounds/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

    The Knicks averaged 4.9 blocks per game (399 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Cavaliers averaged 4.1 blocks per game (330 blocks/81 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Cavaliers averaged 7.0 steals per game (567 steals/81 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Cavaliers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (649 blocks/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

    The Cavaliers have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (309 blocks/76 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

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