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The New York Knicks are slight 2.5-point underdogs in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Saturday, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Knicks 115, Cavaliers 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Knicks (+116)
- Total Pick: Over 215.5 (computer predicts 229.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Knicks (+2.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Cavaliers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Knicks | -5.5 | 215.5 | -202 | +168 | 109-93 NY |
| 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 |
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Cleveland has compiled a 34-47-1 record against the spread.
- The Cavaliers have a 25-37-1 record against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Cleveland has hit the over in 40 of its 82 games with a set total (48.8%).
- This season, the Cavaliers have been favored 66 times and won 45, or 68.2%, of those games.
- Cleveland has a record of 44-18, a 71% win rate, when it's favored by -136 or more by bookmakers this season.
Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New York is 43-39-0 against the spread this year.
- The Knicks have a 4-6 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 2.5 points or more.
- A total of 37 of New York's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (45.1%).
- The Knicks have won 38.9% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (7-11).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +116 or longer, New York has a record of 1-8 (11.1%).
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
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