The New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 01:00 PM ET at the Madison Square Garden. The visiting Cavs are a small -1.5 to -2 road fav depending on where you place your action with the total on the move up to 216 on most betting boards.
Probable Starting Lineups
Cleveland Cavaliers PG Darius Garland, SG Isaac Okoro, SF Caris LeVert, PF Lauri Markkanen, C Moses Brown
New York Knicks PG Alec Burks, SG Evan Fournier, SF R.J. Barrett, PF Obi Toppin, C Mitchell Robinson
Key Injuries
Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley: Ankle (OUT)
Dean Wade: Knee (OUT)
Jarrett Allen: Finger (OUT)
Rajon Rondo: Ankle (OUT)
Collin Sexton: Knee (OUT)
New York Knicks
Miles McBride: Knee (PROBABLE)
Julius Randle: Quadricep (OUT)
Quentin Grimes: Knee (OUT)
Derrick Rose: Ankle (OUT)
Nerlens Noel: Foot (OUT)
Cam Reddish: Shoulder (OUT)
Kemba Walker: Conditioning (OUT)
Recent Form
The Cleveland Cavaliers come into this game with an overall record of 42-35, placing them 7th in the Eastern Conference. Throughout the season, Cleveland has struggled in their 38 road contests, sitting at 18-20. Over the Cavaliers’ last five games, they have picked up just 1 win. In this stretch, Cleveland’s offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 105.0 points per game. Combined, the Cavaliers’ last five opponents are giving up 109.0 points per contest. A key reason for Cleveland’s recent struggles is a defensive unit giving up 113.0 points over their previous five contests. This figure is up from their season average of 105.2. In the Cleveland Cavaliers’ most recent game, the team fell to Atlanta by a score of 131-107.
The New York Knicks come into this game with an overall record of 34-43, placing them 12th in the Eastern Conference. Throughout the season, New York has struggled in their 38 home contests, sitting at 16-22. The Knicks have played well over their last five games, picking up 4 wins. During this stretch, New York is averaging 112.0 points per game, 6.0 points more than their season average of 106.4. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 111.0 points per contest. The Knicks have been picking up victories while holding opponents to an average of 108.0 points per game, similar to their season average of 107.0. In the New York Knicks’ most recent game, the team fell to Charlotte by a score of 125-114.
Individual Player Analysis
As Cleveland travels to take on the New York Knicks, the Cavaliers’ leading scorer is Darius Garland. Through 64 games, Garland is averaging 21 points. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 55.0% of his games. Against the Knicks, Garland will need to be on top of his game as New York is allowing their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their average in 25.0% of their games, placing them in the top 10. On the other side, the Knicks will be relying more on RJ Barrett, as top-scorer Julius Randle is out for tonight’s action. On the season, the Cavaliers have allowed their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 46.67% of their games, giving them a rank of 13th among NBA defenses.
Matchup Analysis
Heading into this matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the more efficient team on both ends of the court. This scenario has taken place in 9 of Cleveland’s 38 games, leading to a winning percentage of 56%. So far, the New York Knicks have played 48 games as the inferior offensive and defensive unit. In these instances, they have lost 48 times, by an average margin of -11.0 points.
- Get more details: Cleveland at NY Knicks 4/2/22 Betting Matchup Stats
The Historicals
Heading into today’s matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks have met up for 2 games. In their last meeting, Cleveland picked up a 95-93 win.
How the Public is Betting the Cavaliers vs Knicks
67% are betting the Cavaliers against the spread.
52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 214.5
Betting Trends Worth Noting
- Cavaliers are 11-28-1 ATS in their last 40 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
- Cavaliers are 13-37-2 ATS in their last 52 games following a ATS loss.
- Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
- Knicks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog.
