Cavaliers vs. Knicks Prediction and Odds - Apr 21, 2023

The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers lock horns in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Friday, starting at 8:30PM ET.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to determine the league's champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Cavaliers and Knicks, made the NBA Playoffs 2023, which consists of 4 rounds – the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers' top betting picks for Cavaliers vs. Knicks, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Cavaliers vs. Knicks?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Cavaliers-Knicks NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Knicks a 57% chance of beating the Cavaliers.

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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game Odds

• Spread: Knicks -2 (-110), Cavaliers +2 (-110)
• Moneyline: Knicks -130, Cavaliers +115
• Total: Over/Under 211.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Knicks are listed as -2 favorites against the Cavaliers, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Cavaliers (+2) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Knicks at -130, which means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cavaliers at +115, where you can put down $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 211.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Knicks (-2) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 211.5 points is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Cavaliers vs. Knicks

• Spread: Knicks -2 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Knicks @ -130 via PointsBet (57% probability)
• Total: Over 211.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Cleveland vs. New York at Madison Square Garden on Friday has the Knicks winning 107-105.

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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Player Props

Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Cavaliers vs. Knicks without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.

Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 38 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Julius Randle is projected to finish with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the Knicks.

Cavaliers Projected Box Score

• Donovan Mitchell: 38 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
• Darius Garland: 28 PTS, 3 REB, 9 AST
• Evan Mobley: 16 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
• Jarrett Allen: 14 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
• Caris LeVert: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST

Knicks Projected Box Score

• Julius Randle: 28 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST
• Jalen Brunson: 23 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST
• RJ Barrett: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Immanuel Quickley: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST
• Quentin Grimes: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Cavaliers vs. Knicks on Friday April 21, 2023.

Cavaliers vs. Knicks 2023 Game Info

Friday's matchup between the Knicks and Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks
• Date: Friday April 21, 2023
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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