Knicks vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Odds
The fifth-seeded New York Knicks travel to Cleveland to take on the #4-seed Cavaliers on NBA TV Wednesday night at 7:00 PM ET in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Can the Cavs cover the 5.5-point spread as home favorites?
New York leads the series 3-1.
The New York Knicks went 47-35 in the regular season. They are 3-1 in the playoffs this season. The Knicks are 47-35-4 ATS on the year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers went 51-31 in the regular season. They’re 1-3 in the playoffs this year. The Cavaliers are 43-39-4 ATS on the season.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
529 New York Knicks (+5.5) at 530 Cleveland Cavaliers (-5.5); O/U 202.5
7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 54% of public bettors are currently backing the Cavaliers -5.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
New York Knicks DFS Spin
New York shooting guard Quentin Grimes is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against Cleveland with a shoulder injury. Grimes is averaging 3.7 points per game in 20.2 minutes per contest during the postseason thus far.
Knicks power forward Julius Randle might be a nice buy-low candidate in DFS on Tuesday. In two games against the Cavaliers in Cleveland, Randle averaged 20.5 points and 9 rebounds per contest. Game 5 will be in Cleveland on Wednesday, and Randle might be due for a bounceback performance against a downtrodden Cleveland squad.
Cleveland Cavaliers DFS Spin
Cleveland shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has left much to be desired with his play so far in this series. Despite that, Mitchell may be primed for a big game on Wednesday. The Louisville alum is averaging 22 points, 7.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2.5 made three-pointers per game in 4 postseason games this year. Mitchell is certainly worth a look in DFS.
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has been solid so far in the postseason. The 6’9” 243-pound Texas alum is putting up 10.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1.3 blocks per game in 4 playoff games this year. Allen’s efficiency (66.7% shooting from the field) boosts his DFS value in Game 5 on Wednesday.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers NBA Betting Trends
New York is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games against a team with a winning straight-up record.
New York is 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 games following an ATS win.
Cleveland is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning straight-up record.
Cleveland is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 first-round playoff games.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers NBA Prediction
The Knicks have been the definitively better team in this series, as they’re up 3-1 and have a point differential of +16 against the Cavs. What’s more, the Knicks have a few betting trends on their side. New York has been a great road team this year as they are 37-16-1 ATS in their last 54 road games. New York has also been good at keeping the momentum rolling after a win. The Knicks are 27-11-2 ATS in their last 40 games following an outright win. The Knicks have been good against the number in the past few weeks as they are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. I like the Knicks to cover on the road in Game 5 against the Cavs on Wednesday.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: NEW YORK KNICKS +5.5
