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Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Predictions & Picks
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Predictions & Picks
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.
- Cleveland Cavaliers are 4-2-0 ATS in their last 6 games
- Cleveland Cavaliers are 6-2-0 ATS in the previous 8 meetings
- The Over has cashed in 3 of the 4 previous meetings this season
Head To Head
- 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
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
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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