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As the NBA gears up for another day of game 5s, fans are eagerly anticipating the playoffs, with one of the most exciting matchups being the Cleveland Cavaliers versus the New York Knicks. Despite the Knicks currently holding a 3-1 lead in the series, oddsmakers have the Cavaliers as favorites to defend their home court with a -5.5 point spread.
The Knicks have been dominant in the series so far, winning both games at home and aiming to become the first lower-seeded team to advance to the next round of playoffs by winning in Cleveland. Their defense has been particularly impressive, limiting the Cavaliers to just 93 points in game 4 and allowing only 94 points per game throughout the series. Jalen Brunson has been a standout player for the Knicks, recording 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in game 4, and Josh Hart, who was moved into the starting lineup for game 4, could also be a key factor in securing a victory for the Knicks.
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Cleveland faces an uphill battle, needing to win three consecutive games after losing the first three. They made a lineup change in game 3 by starting Caris LeVert over Isaac Okoro, and continued this in game 4, but it remains to be seen if they will make another change for game 5. Although Darius Garland had a strong performance in game 4, Donovan Mitchell struggled with just 5 for 18 shooting from the field. Cleveland’s defense has been excellent throughout the series, allowing only 98 points per game and having allowed the fewest points in the league this season, but their offense needs to improve if they hope to make a comeback and force a game 6.
The New York Knicks will look to end the series tonight, while the Cleveland Cavaliers will need to play a near perfect game in order to extend the series and stay in contention. Stay tuned to find out if it will be the Knicks or the Cavaliers who can stay in contention for the NBA Playoffs.
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game Information
- Date: 04/26/2023
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH.
- How to Watch Knicks vs Cavaliers : Bally Sports OH
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Knicks vs Cavaliers Betting Lines
Knicks are +180 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $180. On the other side, Cavaliers are -220 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $45.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Knicks at a 35.71% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Cavaliers have 68.75% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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