New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers 4/18/23 – On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. The Knicks surprised all by winning Game 1 by 101-97 road victory against 5 point underdogs. However, Cavaliers are the favorites again to win this game as per the top NBA betting sites. The Cavaliers hope to draw even before it heads back to New York for Game 3.
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Cleveland, OH
TV: TNT
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers 4/18/23 Betting Odds
Knicks
Moneyline: +190
Spread: +5.5 (-107)
Total: 214 over (-110)
Cavaliers
Moneyline: -220
Spread: -5.5 (-113)
Total: 214 under (-110)
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Analysis
The New York Knicks earned a win against the Cavaliers with a final score of 101-97 in their most recent contest. New York enters this match-up boasting an overall record of 48-35. They’ve lost possession 13.0 times per contest while also committing 20.3 fouls each game. New York is currently racking up 46.6 rebounds per game and ranks 28th in terms of passing this season, totalling 1,880 dimes for an impressive total. The Knicks have an average shooting percentage of 35.4% from downtown and 76.1% at the free throw line, scoring 116.0 points per outing while hitting 47.0% from the floor. On defense, the Knicks have forced 12.7 turnovers per game while drawing 20.7 fouls each night and are surrendering 35.7% from 3-point range while ranking 13th overall in opponent points per game allowed. The Knicks have allowed an opponent shooting percentage of 46.2% and have surrendered 42.0 boards per contest as a team. They rank 13th in the league in allowing opponents to get assists with 2,062 given away so far this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers currently stands with a 51-32 win-loss record and are ranked 5th in terms of offensive execution – hitting 48.8% from the floor for this season and ranking fifth overall in the NBA. Cleveland has scored 9,205 points so far this season and are racking up 41.1 boards per contest, providing assists 24.9 times per match and relinquishing possession 13.3 times every game. The Cavaliers commit an average of 19.0 fouls each game and convert on 78% of their free throw attempts. The Cavaliers rank first in the NBA when it comes to points per game allowed with 106.9. They force 15.7 turnovers every night while permitting opponents to shoot 46.8% from the field. Cleveland is surrendering 36.8% on shots beyond the arc and opponents are making 78.2% of their free throw shots, leading them to have 23 assists and 41.2 total boards per game, ranking them 1st and 3rd respectively in their league.
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 6 games. New York are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games. New York are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Cleveland. New York are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Cleveland. New York are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Cleveland. New York are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Cleveland are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games. Cleveland are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 games against New York. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games at home. Cleveland are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games when playing at home against New York.
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Free Pick
Cleveland was famous for playing at an unusually slow tempo during the regular season; to overcome New York’s solid defense they will need to increase their pace quickly. As per the NBA betting tips, Cleveland will level this series in a game and cover the spread.
Free Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5 (-113)
