Knicks vs. Cavaliers Prediction and Odds - Apr 26, 2023

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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Prediction and Odds - Apr 26, 2023

The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Wednesday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

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

A total of 16 teams, including the Knicks and Cavaliers, made the NBA Playoffs 2023, which consists of 4 rounds – the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals and NBA Finals.

Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers' top betting picks for Knicks vs. Cavaliers, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

 

Who will win Knicks vs. Cavaliers?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Knicks-Cavaliers NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cavaliers a 67% chance of winning against the Knicks.

More: Free Betting Guide for Knicks vs. Cavaliers

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game Odds

  • Spread: Cavaliers -5.5 (-110), Knicks +5.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Cavaliers -215, Knicks +198
  • Total: Over/Under 202.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cavaliers are currently -5.5 favorites against the Knicks, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Knicks (+5.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cavaliers at -215. That means you can risk $215 to win $100, for a total payout of $315, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Knicks at +198, where you can bet $100 to profit $198, earning a total payout of $298, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 202.5 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 legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Knicks (+5.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 202.5-point Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Knicks vs. Cavaliers

 

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Cavaliers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Knicks moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New York vs. Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Wednesday has the Cavaliers winning 104-99.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Knicks-Cavaliers matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Player Props

Betting on New York vs. Cleveland prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Julius Randle is expected to lead the Knicks with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 33 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Cavaliers.

Knicks Projected Box Score

  • Julius Randle: 27 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST
  • Jalen Brunson: 25 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST
  • RJ Barrett: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
  • Immanuel Quickley: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
  • Josh Hart: 12 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST

Cavaliers Projected Box Score

  • Donovan Mitchell: 33 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
  • Darius Garland: 23 PTS, 3 REB, 8 AST
  • Caris LeVert: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
  • Evan Mobley: 15 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
  • Jarrett Allen: 14 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Knicks vs. Cavaliers on Wednesday April 26, 2023.

 

Knicks vs. Cavaliers 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Cavaliers and Knicks in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

  • Who: New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Date: Wednesday April 26, 2023
  • Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
  • Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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