New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers 3/31/2023 Picks

New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers 3/31/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The New York Knicks will make their way to Cleveland on Friday night to take on the Cavaliers in what could be a preview of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Currently sitting in the fourth and fifth spots, respectively, both teams will be looking to gain a psychological edge in what promises to be a hard-fought series.

The Knicks, who are likely to be the road team in this matchup, will be eager to avoid a blowout and end their Cleveland campaign on a high note.

On the offensive end, the Knicks are averaging an impressive 115.3 points per game on 46.6 percent shooting, with Julius Randle leading the charge with 25.4 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.

Jalen Brunson has also been a key contributor with an average of 23.8 points per game. The Knicks are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line.

Defensively, they are allowing 112.8 points per game on 45.9 percent shooting, while also grabbing an impressive 46.7 rebounds per game.

New York is 8-4 ATS in their last 12 matches with the Cavaliers.
The New York Knicks are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Cleveland.
The NY Knicks are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.

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New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Predictions 3/31/2023

The Cavaliers, who are coming off a close loss to the Hawks, will be looking to bounce back in front of their home fans. With a record of 48-29 SU and 41-33-3 ATS, the Cavs have been a force to be reckoned with this season.

The outright record at home for the Cavs has led to a phenomenal 23-12-1 ATS record as a home favorite this year, and with an average margin of victory of +10/game in that role, Cleveland’s looking to send a playoff message to the Knicks that they won’t be beaten at home.

SG Donovan Mitchell has been their star performer, averaging 27.4 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Darius Garland has also been in impressive form with an average of 21.6 points per game.

The Cavaliers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. Defensively, they are allowing 106.5 points per game on 46.8 percent shooting, while grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 meetings with the Knicks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
The Cavs are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games at home against New York.

New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers. The NBA pick for this game is the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cleveland’s confidence won’t be any sort of fragile starting a playoff series with New York when the last meeting was a double-digit win.

With Star PF Julius Randle out on an ankle injury, the Cavs will roll over and continue their winning record at home predicted at 118-112.

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