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The Cleveland Cavaliers (4-1) host the New York Knicks (3-2) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, tipping off at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 30, 2022. The Knicks are 3.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is set at 220 points.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Cavaliers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Cavaliers have -170 odds to pick up the win, while the Knicks are listed at +143 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 220 points.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, October 30, 2022
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Betting Trends
The Cavaliers are 4-1-0 against the spread this year. Cleveland has yet to lose any of the three games it has been chosen as the favorite in this season. Cavaliers games this year have hit the over on three of five set point totals.
Against the spread, the Knicks are 3-2-0 this year. New York has been the moneyline underdog just two other times so far this season, and it lost both games. Knicks games this season have gone over the total in four of five opportunities (80%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Cavaliers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 5 | 31 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 3.4 |
| Caris LeVert | 5 | 17 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| Evan Mobley | 5 | 16.2 | 5.8 | 2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Jarrett Allen | 5 | 13.2 | 11.4 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Cedi Osman | 5 | 13.2 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 2 |
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 5 | 19 | 9.4 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Jalen Brunson | 5 | 18.6 | 4.2 | 7.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| RJ Barrett | 5 | 18.2 | 6 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Evan Fournier | 5 | 11 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Obi Toppin | 5 | 9.6 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Injury Report
Cavaliers: Darius Garland: Out (Eye), Dylan Windler: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Knee)
Knicks: Quentin Grimes: Out (Foot)
What you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland has a top-five defense this season, ranking second-best in the league with 105.2 points allowed per game. On offense, it ranks 13th with 117 points scored per contest.
Cleveland ranks best in the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 41.9%. It ranks 11th in the league by sinking 13 treys per contest. The Cavaliers are attempting 55.4 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 64.1% of the shots they’ve attempted (and 68.8% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 31 treys per contest, which are 35.9% of their shots (and 31.2% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
On offense, New York is the second-best squad in the league (119.8 points per game). Defensively, it is 18th (114.6 points conceded per game).
New York makes 11.8 3-pointers per game and shoots 33.3% from beyond the arc, ranking 17th and 25th, respectively, in the NBA. In 2022-23, the Knicks have taken 63.6% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 36.4% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 73.9% of the Knicks’ buckets have been 2-pointers, and 26.1% have been 3-pointers.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is the Cavaliers, and we predict that Cavaliers will cover the spread (Cavaliers -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 220 points.
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