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Today's Betting Overview - Cavaliers @ Knicks
The Cavaliers take on the Knicks on Friday, April 21 at Madison Square Garden, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31) vs. New York Knicks (47-35)
- Date: Friday, April 21
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
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Cavaliers & Knicks Key Injuries
Cavaliers
- Cedi Osman (Questionable)- Ankle
- Dylan Windler (Out)- Foot
Knicks
- NONE
Cleveland Cavaliers - NBA Betting Analysis
The Cavaliers enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 107-90 win over the Knicks in Game 2. Darius Garland and his 32 points led the way for the Cavaliers. Not only did Cleveland win the game, but they also covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 51-31, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 31-10 at home and 20-21 on the road. This season, Cleveland's ATS record sits at 45-38.
The Cavaliers' offense struggled to score the ball all season, ranking 34th at 112.3 points per game. They have been even worse as of late, averaging just 106 points per contest over their last five games. A key to the Cavaliers' offensive struggles is their inability to consistently knock down three-pointers.
So far, Cleveland is 32nd in three-point attempts and 13th in percentage at 36.7%. The team's scoring numbers are also hampered by a below-average pace of play. For the season, the Cavaliers are just 95.7 in possessions per game.
On defense, the Cavaliers are one of the league's top units (first) at 105.7 points allowed per game. They have also done an excellent job on the boards and forcing turnovers. So far, Cleveland is averaging 12.4 turnovers per contest, good for the second-best in the NBA. In terms of defensive rebounding, they enter today's game at third.
New York Knicks - NBA Betting Analysis
In New York's most recent game, Julius Randle led the team in scoring with 22 points, but the Knicks fell to the Cavaliers by a score of 107-90. Going into the game, oddsmakers had New York as the 5.5-point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Knicks' overall record sits at 47-35, placing them fifth in the Eastern Conference. The team's current record at home is 23-18 and 24-17 on the road. This season, New York's ATS record sits at 46-36.
In their last five games, the Knicks have averaged 114 points per contest, which is similar to their season average. Overall, New York is ranked 14th in the league with a scoring average of 116.0 points per game. The Knicks have struggled with three-point shooting, making only 35.4% of their attempts, placing them just 30th in the league.
Their overall field goal percentage enters as 47.0% (10th). Additionally, the team's pace of play is slower than the league average, at 97.7 possessions per game, placing them 34th. In terms of getting to the line, the Knicks are 30th in attempts and 32nd in free-throw shooting percentage.
Defensively, the Knicks are one of the top units in basketball in large part due to their ability to force turnovers. This season, New York is generating an average of 12.0 turnovers per game, which is ninth in the NBA. They have also done an excellent job cleaning up the boards, ranking third in the league. Overall, they are allowing 105.7 points per game (first) while allowing teams to hit 35.3% of their three-point attempts.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Cavaliers vs. Knicks
The Knicks currently have a leg up in this year's season series against the Cavaliers. Across six games, the Knicks have a record of 4-2. The most recent game between the teams resulted in both a straight-up and ATS win for the Cavaliers (107-90). Their combined 197 points fell below the over/under line of 214.0.
In the Cavaliers' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 1-4 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous 10 games have an over/under mark of 3-7 with an average of 219 points per contest.
Across New York's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-1-1 while going 3-2 straight up. As the favorite, the Knicks are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of -7 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 1-2. Their previous 10 games have ended in an average of 228 points per game and an over/under mark of 5-5.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: CLE +2
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 211.0
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