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The New York Knicks are 5.5-point favorites in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the series.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Knicks 118, Cavaliers 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-213)
- Total Pick: Over 215.5 (computer predicts 229.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (-5.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Knicks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Knicks | -6.5 | 218.5 | -240 | +197 | 115-104 NY |
| 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
- New York is 43-39-0 against the spread this season.
- The Knicks are 25-17 against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 37 of New York's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (45.1%).
- The Knicks have entered the game as favorites 64 times this season and won 46, or 71.9%, of those games.
- This season, New York has won 35 of its 40 games, or 87.5%, when favored by at least -213 on the moneyline.
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland is 34-47-1 against the spread this season.
- The Cavaliers have a 3-2 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 5.5 points or more.
- Cleveland has gone over in 40 of its 82 games with a set total (48.8%).
- The Cavaliers have won 43.8% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (7-9).
- Cleveland has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +177 or longer in four chances.
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Injury Report
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Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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