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Today's Betting Overview - Knicks @ Cavaliers
The Knicks take on the Cavaliers on Tuesday, April 18th at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: New York Knicks (47-35) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31)
- Date: Tuesday, April 18th
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
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Knicks
- Josh Hart (Doubtful) Ankle
- Isaiah Roby (Out) Ankle
Cavaliers
- Dylan Windler (Out) Foot
New York Knicks - NBA Betting Analysis
The Knicks enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 101-97 win over the Cavaliers. Jalen Brunson and his 27 led the way for the Knicks. New York was the 6.0-point underdog heading into the game, giving them an ATS win.
With the win, the team has moved to 47-35, placing them 5th in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 23-18 at home and 24-17 on the road. This season, New York's ATS record sits at 46-35.
Offensively, the Knicks are 15th in the league at 116.0 points per game. But over their last five games, New York has been playing well, averaging 119 points per contest. So far, the Knicks' shooters have hit just 35.4% of their three-point field goal attempts, placing them just 28th in the league. As a whole, the team is 28th in field goal percentage at 47.0%. In terms of pace, New York is below the league average at 97.7 possessions per game (36th).
This season, the New York defense ranks 11th in the league, giving up an average of 106.6 points per game. Opposing teams have a field goal percentage of 44.9% and have knocked down 34.2% of their three-point attempts. The Knicks also rank 5th in the NBA for defensive rebounds. However, when it comes to forcing turnovers, New York is only 28th, with 12.0 turnovers forced per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers - NBA Betting Analysis
The Cavaliers enter today's game having lost two straight, including a 101-97 loss to the Knicks. Donovan Mitchell led the team in scoring with 38 points on 46.7% shooting. Going into the game, Cleveland was a 6.0-point favorite, adding an ATS loss to their resume.
Now, the Cavaliers' overall record sits at 51-31, placing them 4th in the Eastern Conference. The team's current record at home is 31-10 and 20-21 on the road. For the season, the Cavaliers are 44-38 vs. the spread but have failed to cover in 2 straight games.
The Cavaliers' offense has had difficulties scoring throughout the season, ranked 32nd with an average of 112.3 points per game. To make matters worse, they have seen a drop in production lately, averaging just 108 points per contest over their last five games. Some key reasons behind the Cavaliers' offensive struggles are their poor shooting numbers from outside. Currently, they rank 36th in attempts and 18th in percentage at 36.7%. The team's slow pace of play is also impacting their scoring numbers, as they are 95.7 in possessions per game. On average, Cleveland gets to the line 22.5 times per game (29th) and has hit 78.0% of these attempts.
This season, Cleveland's defense is 11th in the league, allowing an average of 106.6 points per contest. So far, opposing teams have hit 44.9% of their field goal attempts and 34.2% from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers have also been a strong defensive-rebounding unit, sitting 5th in the NBA. However, in terms of turnovers forced, Cleveland is just 13th at 12.4 per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Knicks vs. Cavaliers
Today's matchup will be the 5th game of the season between the Knicks and Cavaliers. So far, the Knicks have the leg up in the series 4-1. In the previous head-to-head matchup, the Knicks came out on top by a score of 101-97. New York went into the game as 6.0 point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. The combined 198 was less than the over/under line of 216.0.
In the Knicks' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 3-1-1 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 2-0-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 6-4 with an average of 232 points per contest.
Across Cleveland's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 4-1 straight-up. As the favorite, the Cavaliers are 1-2 straight up on an average scoring differential of 5 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 0-3. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 220 points per game and an over/under mark of 4-6.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: NY +5.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 214.0
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