2023 NBA East Playoffs New York at Cleveland Game 5 Betting

On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers host the New York Knicks in a pivotal Game 5. Cleveland is down 1-3 in the best-of-7 series. A loss and Cleveland is toast. The season is over.

Will Cleveland come up big? If the Cavs win, will they cover?

Keep reading for NBA Playoff lines, analysis, and free picks for Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the New York Knicks.

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East 1st Round – Game 5, NY leads series 3-1
NBA Odds: Cleveland -5.5 | Cleveland -227 / New York +181 | O/U 202.5
When: Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30 pm ET
Where: Rocket Mortgage Field House, Cleveland, OH
TV / Streaming: NBA TV

Why Bet on New York versus Cleveland?

Save for a 190-70 throwaway second game, the Knicks have dominated their rivals. New York upset Cleveland 101-97 in Game 1, destroyed the Cavs 99-79 in Game 3, and beat Cleveland 102-93 in Game 4.

New York is a matchup terror for the Cavs and it’s showing. Although this happens on Cleveland’s court, NYK is playing too well to lose by more than 3 to 4 points. No matter what adjustments Cleveland makes, the Knicks have the personnel to counter.

New York Knicks Offensive Averages

Points/G: 116.0
FG %: 47.0
3PT %: 35.4
FT %: 76.1
Rebounds/G: 46.6

New York Knicks Defensive Averages

Points/G: 113.1
FG %: 46.2
3PT %: 35.7
FT %: 78.2
Rebounds/G: 42.0
Bet Knicks to Win

Why Bet on Cleveland versus New York?

It’s time for the Cavaliers to step it up. Cleveland entered the series a favorite. So far, they haven’t played like it.

Donovan Mitchell is trying, but the Knicks have played excellent defense against the Cavs’ star guard. Donovan scored just 11 points in the Game 4 loss.

Darius Garland had 23 points. So if Mitchell bounces back with a decent game, it’s going to be very difficult for the Knicks to counter the Cavs on the scoreboard.

Mitchell scoring his average, 28 points, and the Cavs improving on the boards, the Knicks outrebounded Cleveland 47-33 in Game 4, should lead to a Cleveland win and cover.

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Averages

Points/G: 112.3
FG %: 48.8
3PT %: 36.7
FT %: 78.0
Rebounds/G: 41.1

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Averages

Points/G: 106.9
FG %: 46.8
3PT %: 36.8
FT %: 78.2
Rebounds/G: 41.2
Bet Cavaliers to Win

New York at Cleveland Betting Trends

Cleveland and its opponents have scored more than 202.5 points in 66 of 82 games this season
The average total in Cleveland’s outings this year is 219.1, 16.6 more than this matchup’s over/under
The Cavaliers have a 44-38-0 record against the spread this season
This season, Cleveland has won 47 out of the 64 games, or 73.4%, in which it has been favored
Cleveland has a record of 22-3, a 88% win rate, when it’s favored by -250 or more by bookmakers this season
Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cavaliers have a 71.4% chance to win
New York and its opponents have combined to score more than 202.5 points in 74 of 82 games this season
The average over/under for New York’s contests this season is 229.1, 26.6 more points than this game’s point total
New York has a 46-36-0 record against the spread this season
The Knicks have been victorious in 19, or 48.7%, of the 39 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season
New York has a record of 2-4 when it is set as the underdog by +190 or more by bookmakers this season
New York has an implied victory probability of 34.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson, Q. Grimes GTD, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, M. Robinson

Cleveland Cavaliers
D. Garland, D. Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen

Injuries

New York Knicks
Jericho Sims (Shoulder – Out), Quentin Grimes (Shoulder – Game Time)

Cleveland Cavaliers
Dylan Windler (Foot – Out)

New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Analysis

What really hurt Cleveland in the fourth game was there lack of three-point shooting success. The Cavs shot just 26.1% in the last contest from three-point land.

The Knicks’ front line is better than Cleveland’s, which means if Darius Garland and Mitchell aren’t hitting their shots, the game is over. Garland and Mitchell should hit their shots at Rocket Mortgage Field House.

Still, although Cleveland will win this game, Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are playing lights out. The defense is dominating the Cavaliers inside. So NYK will once again have a massive edge in the rebounding, especially the offensive rebounding, categories.

Cleveland can win this game. It’s tough seeing them beating the Knicks by more than 3 to 4 points. Backing NYK to cover is the play.

NBA Odds: Cleveland -5.5 | Cleveland -227 / New York +181 | O/U 202.5
NBA Playoffs Round 1 Prediction: New York Knicks +5.5 | Bet Cavaliers vs. Knicks Today
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New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 4 Full Highlights | NBA Playoff Games

Cleveland vs. Knicks First Round Schedule

Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. New York Knicks (5)

Game 1: Knicks 101, Cavaliers 97
Game 2: Cavaliers 107, Knicks 90
Game 3: Knicks 99, Cavaliers 79
Game 4: Knicks 102, Cavaliers 93
Game 5: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Wed., April 26 | 7 ET (NBA TV)
*Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Knicks | TBD
*Game 7: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | TBD
Knicks lead series 3-1 | Bet Cavaliers vs. Knicks Online