Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Betting Tips – Knicks To Draw First Blood In NBA Playoffs Series
The New York Knicks are tipped to win and cover in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks are fresh after a long lay-off and enter on a 7-game win streak, having covered in 7 of 10 playoff games so far. The Cavaliers, who have battled through consecutive seven-game series, could be fatigued. New York holds a strong all-time edge over Cleveland, despite losing the last encounter. The recommendation is to back the in-form and rested Knicks for Game 1.
- Knicks enter Game 1 on a 7-game win streak and well rested
- Cavaliers may be fatigued from consecutive 7-game series
- Recommendation: Back the Knicks to win and cover the spread
- Key Numbers – Can Knicks Make It 8-In-A-Row?
- Knicks Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Cavaliers Won Last Meeting
- Cleveland Cavaliers Form – Last 10 Games
- New York Knicks Form – Last 10 Games
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Betting Tips
New York are tipped to cover as they win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Knicks will be fresh after a long lay-off between series, will the Cavaliers will almost certainly have some sort of fatigue after a back-to-back seven-game series.
Key Numbers – Can Knicks Make It 8-In-A-Row?
- New York Knicks are on a 7-game win streak
- New York Knicks have covered in 7 of their 10 playoff games so far
- Cleveland Cavaliers have failed to cover in 5 of their 7 playoff road games
- The Over cashed in 2 of the 3 regular season meetings
Knicks Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Cavaliers Won Last Meeting
- New York Knicks lead the all-time series 135-112
- Cleveland Cavaliers won 109-94 when the two teams last met on February 24
Cleveland Cavaliers Form – Last 10 Games
Cleveland enter this matchup having won four of their last five games, but having been made to fight for their playoff lives in back-to-back series that have gone seven games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-29 | vs Toronto Raptors | W | 125-120 |
| May-01 | at Toronto Raptors | L | 110-112 OT |
| May-03 | vs Toronto Raptors | W | 114-102 |
| May-05 | at Detroit Pistons | L | 101-111 |
| May-07 | at Detroit Pistons | L | 97-107 |
| May-09 | vs Detroit Pistons | W | 116-109 |
| May-11 | vs Detroit Pistons | W | 112-103 |
| May-13 | at Detroit Pistons | W | 117-113 OT |
| May-15 | vs Detroit Pistons | L | 94-115 |
| May-17 | at Detroit Pistons | W | 125-94 |
New York Knicks Form – Last 10 Games
New York go into this game on a red-hot run of form, having now won each of their last seven games and eight of their 10 total playoff outings so far.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-18 | vs Atlanta Hawks | W | 113-102 |
| Apr-20 | vs Atlanta Hawks | L | 106-107 |
| Apr-23 | at Atlanta Hawks | L | 108-109 |
| Apr-26 | at Atlanta Hawks | W | 114-98 |
| Apr-28 | vs Atlanta Hawks | W | 126-97 |
| Apr-30 | at Atlanta Hawks | W | 140-89 |
| May-04 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | W | 137-98 |
| May-06 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | W | 108-102 |
| May-08 | at Philadelphia 76ers | W | 108-94 |
| May-10 | at Philadelphia 76ers | W | 144-114 |
Verdict
Cleveland were able to turn around their series against Detroit, but could back-to-back series take their toll on the Cavaliers?
New York are in fantastic form and are well rested too after a sweep of Philadelphia, so we are backing the Knicks in Game 1.
New York are in fantastic form and are well rested too after a sweep of Philadelphia, so we are backing the Knicks in Game 1.
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