Knicks vs Cavs Wednesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The New York Knicks are set for an Eastern Conference showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. New York enters this matchup boasting a three-game winning streak as they continue to weather the storm without Jalen Brunson. Conversely, Cleveland has a 4-1 record in its last five games as it hopes to dominate down the stretch to carry its confidence into the postseason. With both squads looking to make a statement with a win in this marquee matchup, expect a dogfight between two contenders.
Knicks vs Cavaliers
- Location: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, Ohio
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: Cavaliers -10.5 | Total: 229.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -560 | Knicks +420
Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.
Knicks vs Cavaliers Best Bet: Knicks +10.5
The Knicks enter this matchup as double-digit underdogs, following a 37-point loss in their last battle with the Cavaliers, and it’s easy to see why. However, New York looks like a completely different team over their recent stretch as they finally seem to have found a winning recipe under Tom Thibodeau. On the road in a hostile environment against the No. 1 seed in the East will be a challenge on its own, and while the Knicks may not be able to steal a win, it wouldn’t be a shock to see them keep this game closer than the 10.5-point spread.
Knicks vs Cavaliers Best Total Bet: Over 229.5
Both squads have the firepower to turn any game into a shootout, and they’ve proven that time and time again this season. The Cavaliers lead the league in points per game with 122.3, and the Knicks trail just behind, averaging 116.2 points per game. Assuming this trend stays the same, the 229.5 point set total should be more than achievable for these two teams. A final score of 126-118 seems like a realistic outcome.
Knicks Best Player Bet: OG Anunoby 25+ Points +215
Between the absence of Brunson and the offensive struggles of Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks desperately needed someone to step up offensively and help take the pressure off the team’s top stars. Fortunately for New York, OG Anunoby answered the call with his recent aggressive offense. The Indiana product has scored 25+ points in five straight games, and in a big-time matchup on Wednesday, I expect him to continue playing confidently to prove he’s worthy of every penny in his new contract.
Cavaliers Best Player Bet: Evan Mobley 2+ Threes Made +176
Evan Mobley is having a career year in his first season under head coach Kenny Atkinson, and part of the reason is his encouragement for the big man to be more aggressive on offense. The versatile forward has been more willing to take shots from beyond the arc, shooting 37.1% from three, typically making opposing defenses pay. Mobley has finished with 2+ threes in each of his last two games, which gives me faith he can continue the streak against the Knicks.
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