New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips – Back Knicks With Free Buckets In NBA Playoffs
The New York Knicks are in red-hot form, having won nine consecutive games and covering the spread in eight of their last nine. They now face the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have struggled recently and trail 2-0 in the series, losing three of their last four games. With the Knicks leading the all-time series and coming off a dominant recent win (109-93), experts tip New York to cover a +2.5 spread. Batting predictions also lean toward the Under 213.5 total points in this tightly contested matchup.
- Knicks have won 9 in a row, covering 8 of last 9 ATS
- Cavaliers trail 0-2 in the series, offense faltering at key moments
- Knicks tipped to cover +2.5 spread; Under 213.5 a strong play
- Key Numbers – Can Knicks Make It 9 Covers In 10 Games?
- Knicks Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- New York Knicks Form – Last 10 Games
- Cleveland Cavaliers Form – Last 10 Games
New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
New York are tipped to cover as a slight betting underdog on the road.
Cleveland have had no answer when New York have gone on runs – they are failing to take what the Knicks are giving them, and they are getting very little contribution from the bench.
Key Numbers – Can Knicks Make It 9 Covers In 10 Games?
- New York Knicks have covered in 8 of their last 9 games
- New York Knicks are on a 9-game win streak
- Cleveland Cavaliers have failed to cover in 9 of their last 14 games
- The Under has cashed in 2 of the 3 previous meetings this year
Knicks Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- New York Knicks lead the all-time series 137-112
- New York Knicks won 109-93 when the two teams last met on May 21
New York Knicks Form – Last 10 Games
New York head out on the road with a 2-0 series lead, and having now won each of their last nine games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 114-104 OT |
| May-21 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | W | 109-93 |
Cleveland Cavaliers Form – Last 10 Games
Cleveland return home trailing 2-0 in this series, and having now lost three of their previous four games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May-21 | at New York Knicks | L | 93-109 |
Verdict
Cleveland have been strong at home during the playoffs so far, but the first two games give us cause for concern.
The Cavaliers’ offense is faltering at critical moments and the Knicks are taking full advantage, so give us New York and the free buckets in Game 3.
The Cavaliers’ offense is faltering at critical moments and the Knicks are taking full advantage, so give us New York and the free buckets in Game 3.
New York +2.5
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