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Cleveland Cavaliers to Face New York Knicks in Eastern Conference Showdown: Cavs Look to Continue Dominance

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face off against the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday. Cleveland has had a strong season series against New York, winning all three previous matchups both straight up and against the spread. In their most recent meeting, the Cavs defeated the Knicks 124-105 on April 2. Despite New York being the betting favorite with an opening line of -10.5, the current line has shifted to New York -9.5. Be sure to check out our prediction for the Cavaliers vs Knicks game and our other NBA betting picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cavaliers +290 | Knicks -360
• Spread: Cavaliers +9.5 (-110) | Knicks -9.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 78%.

Cleveland vs New York Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a historic regular season, reaching the 60-game mark for only the third time in franchise history. Despite a recent 114-112 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the team has secured the No. 1 seed in the East. Key players such as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley sat out the game. The Cavaliers lead the league in points per game, field goal percentage, and three-point percentage, showcasing their offensive prowess. Defensively, Cleveland has been solid, holding opponents to lower shooting percentages and scoring averages. With a power ranking of 9 and impressive offensive and defensive stats, the Cavaliers have shown themselves to be a dominant force in the NBA this season.

New York Knicks Analysis

The New York Knicks are currently in danger of slipping to fourth place in the Eastern Conference following a recent loss to Detroit. Despite leading the Pacers by two games for third place, the Knicks need one more win or a Pacers loss to secure the No. 3 seed. In the loss to Detroit, the team was without key players OG Anunoby and Josh Hart. Karl-Anthony Towns led with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Precious Achiuwa added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Despite ranking fourth in field goals and ninth in three-point percentage, the Knicks are now battling injuries with Anunoby, Hart, and Mitchell Robinson on the injury report for their upcoming game against the Nets. The team boasts a solid offensive game, averaging 116.11 points per game and shooting 48.77% from the field. On defense, they allow an average of 111.77 points per game, with room for improvement in three-point defense. Overall, the Knicks have a power ranking of 8 and are positioned as the 9th best offensive team in the league.

Cavaliers show resilience in loss to Pacers despite missing key players; Knicks face higher stakes in next matchup

The Cleveland Cavaliers displayed resilience in a non-critical matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, despite being without key players such as Strus, Garland, Mobley, and Mitchell. Ty Jerome and DeAndre Hunter delivered notable performances in the defeat, while Jarrett Allen also contributed minutes on the court. As this game marked the second in a consecutive series for the Cavs, it is possible that the team may exercise increased caution in managing the playing time of other essential players like Allen and Hunter. In contrast, the New York Knicks, although not at full strength, have higher stakes at play and are expected to perform effectively in the upcoming game.

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