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The Cleveland Cavaliers are 6.5-point underdogs heading into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Knicks 118, Cavaliers 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-251)
- Total Pick: Over 217.5 (computer predicts 229.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-6.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 231.5 | -170 | +142 | 109-94 CLE |
| 12/25/2025 | Knicks | -5.5 | 240.5 | -218 | +180 | 126-124 NY |
| 10/22/2025 | Cavaliers | -1.5 | 229 | -126 | +106 | 119-111 NY |
| 4/11/2025 | Knicks | -2 | 223.5 | -149 | +125 | 108-102 CLE |
| 4/2/2025 | Cavaliers | -10.5 | 231.5 | -515 | +389 | 124-105 CLE |
| 2/21/2025 | Cavaliers | -7.5 | 241.5 | -296 | +238 | 142-105 CLE |
| 10/28/2024 | Knicks | -3 | 222.5 | -142 | +121 | 110-104 CLE |
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New York has put together a 43-39-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 6.5 points or more, the Knicks have a 22-13 record against the spread.
- New York has hit the over in 37 of its 82 games with a set total (45.1%).
- This season, the Knicks have won 46 out of the 64 games, or 71.9%, in which they've been favored.
- New York has a record of 30-3, a 90.9% win rate, when it's favored by -251 or more by bookmakers this season.
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Cleveland has put together a 34-47-1 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 6.5-point underdogs this year, the Cavaliers are 1-1 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 40 of Cleveland's 82 games with a set total.
- The Cavaliers are 7-9 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 43.8% of those games).
- Cleveland has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +204 or longer in two chances.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
OG Anunoby: Probable (Hamstring)
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Larry Nance Jr.: Questionable (Illness)
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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