Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Betting Tips – Underdog Cavaliers To Cover In NBA Playoffs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are backed to cover as underdogs in Game 2 against the New York Knicks. Despite blowing a lead in the opener, the Cavs controlled much of the game and now face the Knicks without a rest disadvantage. Historically, Cleveland has covered four of their last six games and six of the previous eight meetings against New York. The Knicks, leading the series 1-0 with an impressive eight-game win streak, are favorites, yet the Cavs’ adjustments and form suggest they can keep it close. Recommended bets: Cleveland +6.5 on the spread and Over 216 total points.
- Cavs tipped to cover +6.5 in Game 2 vs Knicks
- Cleveland has strong recent ATS record against NY
- Over 216.0 total points is also a recommended bet
- Key Numbers – Can Cavs Make It 5 Covers In 7 Games?
- Knicks Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Cleveland Cavaliers Form – Last 10 Games
- New York Knicks Form – Last 10 Games
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Betting Tips
Cleveland are tipped to cover as a betting underdog in Game 2.
The Cavaliers ran out of steam as they blew a sizeable lead in the series-opener, but they were in control for the majority of contest and now they are not playing with a huge rest disadvantage.
Key Numbers – Can Cavs Make It 5 Covers In 7 Games?
- Cleveland Cavaliers have covered in 4 of their last 6 games
- Cleveland Cavaliers have covered in 6 of the previous 8 meetings
- The Over has cashed in 3 of the 4 previous meetings this season
Knicks Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- New York Knicks lead the all-time series 136-112
- New York Knicks won 115-104 in overtime when the two teams last met on May 19
Cleveland Cavaliers Form – Last 10 Games
Cleveland enter this matchup on the back of a series-opening defeat, but having won four of their previous six games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May-19 | at New York Knicks | L | 104-115 OT |
New York Knicks Form – Last 10 Games
New York hold a 1-0 lead in this playoff series, having extended their current win streak to eight games with the victory on Tuesday night.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May-19 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | W | 115-104 OT |
Verdict
You can make a case for either team in this matchup, but we find ourselves leaning towards the Cavaliers and the free buckets.
Cleveland were on top for much of that contest before collapsing late on, but this time they are not playing with a rest disadvantage and they can make the necessary adjustments to at least run the Knicks close.
Cleveland were on top for much of that contest before collapsing late on, but this time they are not playing with a rest disadvantage and they can make the necessary adjustments to at least run the Knicks close.
Cleveland +6.5
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