The New York Knicks look to push the Cleveland Cavaliers to the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs when they hit the hardwood for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday.
The Knicks rebounded from their loss in Game 2 with a sterling defensive performance on their way to a 99-79 Game 3 win on Friday night, but have failed to record consecutive victories in six games. Friday’s defeat marked the Cavs’ lowest scoring outing in over two years, and drops Cleveland to 1-7 straight up in its past eight road playoff games.
The Knicks are listed as 2.5-point favourites on the Sunday NBA odds, while the Cavs are pegged as +118 moneyline underdogs and the total sits at just 206.5.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
The Knicks have now taken five of seven overall from the Cavaliers this season including victories in all three meetings at Madison Square Garden. The total has gone well UNDER 200 in all three games in the series to date, fueling a steady 7-2 run for the UNDER.
After claiming a 2-1 series lead with Friday’s win, the Knicks have emerged as -213 favourites on the NBA playoff series prices, with +307 odds favouring a New York series victory in five games.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers looked unprepared for the physical battle that awaited them in Game 3. Shooting a meager 38.8% from the field on the night, the Cavaliers mustered just 32 points before the half on their way to the lowest scoring performance by an NBA team this season.
After lighting up the Knicks for 32 points in Game 2, Darius Garland struggled, shooting just 4-for-21 including 1-for-7 from beyond the arc for 10 points on the night. Caris LeVert drew a starting assignment after dropping 24 points in Game 2, but came up empty in the first half before rebounding with 17 points after recess. After focusing on playmaking in Game 2 while recording 13 assists and 17 points, Donovan Mitchell led the squad with 22 points and contributed seven rebounds. However Mitchell enjoyed little support form the Cavs bench, which contributed just 14 total points on the night.
New York Knicks
Backed by a raucous MSG crowd, the Knicks overcame a sloppy first quarter to set themselves apart from the Cavs with a 17-6 run in the second frame that secured them a comfortable lead they would not relinquish.
After struggling in the first two games of the series, RJ Barrett found his groove on home court, scoring 19 points and adding eight rebounds, which marks his best performance since early March. Jalen Brunson shot just 5-for-17 in Game 2 but bounced back to hit 10-for-18 for 21 points on Friday, and also contributed six assists for a second straight game. With their physical play proving effective, and backed by a hometown crowd so loud they often drowned out the public address announcer, the Knicks are well positioned to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. That is if they can overcome a dismal 1-6 run over their past seven game 4 appearances.
Game 4 Prediction: Who Will Win Cavaliers vs. Knicks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 22 Apr 9:11am | CLE | -3 -110 | O +206.5 -110 |
| Closing 23 Apr 5:01pm | CLE | -1.5 -110 | O +202.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cavaliers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.26 |
| Assists |
7.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.79 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1.51 |
| Points |
25.14 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
77.6 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
23.2 |
| Assists |
7.2 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
27.82 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
| Points |
28.26 |
| Assists |
7.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.79 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1.51 |
| Points |
25.14 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
77.6 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
23.2 |
| Assists |
7.2 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
27.82 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
Injuries
Cedi Osman (SF)
Jarrett Allen (C)
Darius Garland (PG)
Caris LeVert (SG)
Dylan Windler (SG)
Jarrett Allen (C)
Isaac Okoro (SF)
Dean Wade (SF)
Danny Green (SG)
Raul Neto (PG)
Evan Fournier (SG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Jericho Sims (C)
Josh Hart (SG)
Isaiah Roby (SF)
Trevor Keels (SG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Mitchell Robinson (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Cedi Osman (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 20 / 04 / 23 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
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Osman is battling a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Knicks in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Jarrett Allen (C) | Prob Sun | Groin - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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Allen missed the last contest with a right groin strain, but it is forecasted that he will play against the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| Darius Garland (PG) | Prob Sat | Leg - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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Garland is nursing a left lower-leg contusion, but it is expected that he will face the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Caris LeVert (SG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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LeVert is dealing with right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will partake in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Knicks. |
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| Dylan Windler (SG) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 01 / 04 / 23 | 2-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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Windler is idle with a left foot sprain, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Jarrett Allen (C) | Ques Sun | Groin - 27 / 03 / 23 | 4-6 | 2-9 | + - |
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Allen has sat out the last two contests due to a right groin strain, leaving his availability for Sunday's battle with the Pacers up in the air. |
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| Isaac Okoro (SF) | Prob Sat | Knee - 26 / 03 / 23 | 4-7 | 3-9 | + - |
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Okoro has been idle with left knee soreness, but he is expected to return to action against the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Dean Wade (SF) | Prob Fri | Illness - 26 / 03 / 23 | 4-7 | 3-9 | + - |
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Wade has missed the previous two games due to an illness, but it is likely that he will be active for Friday's showdown versus the Knicks. |
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| Danny Green (SG) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 26 / 03 / 23 | 4-7 | 3-9 | + - |
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Green is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Raul Neto (PG) | Ques Fri | Hamstring - 23 / 03 / 23 | 5-7 | 4-9 | + - |
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Neto has sat out the last three contests due to hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will face off with the Knicks on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Evan Fournier (SG) | Prob Fri | Illness - 10 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Fournier is tending to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Doub Fri | Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Quickly is nursing an ankle sprain, and it is not expected he will dress against the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Brunson is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 | 1-4 | 3-2 | + - |
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Brunson is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat. |
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| Jericho Sims (C) | out for season | Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23 | 4-5 | 3-6 | + - |
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Sims is sidelined while recovering from surgery for a right shoulder injury, and he will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the season. |
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| Josh Hart (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23 | 5-5 | 3-7 | + - |
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Hart is nursing a left ankle sprain, leaving his status versus the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round up in the air. |
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| Isaiah Roby (SF) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Roby is out of action due to a right ankle sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Trevor Keels (SG) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Keels is sidelined with an illness, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Ques Sat | Hand - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Brunson is managing a right hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Mitchell Robinson (C) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-6 | 5-8 | + - |
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Robinson will not be available for Friday's contest against the Pelicans as he will receive a day of rest. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 22 Apr 9:11am CLE -3 -110 O +206.5 -110 Closing 23 Apr 5:01pm CLE -1.5 -110 O +202.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cavaliers Team Leaders
Points 28.26
Assists 7.8
Rebounds 9.79
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1.51
Points 25.14
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 77.6
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.85
Points 23.2
Assists 7.2
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1.2
Points 27.82
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.45
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
Points 28.26
Assists 7.8
Rebounds 9.79
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1.51
Points 25.14
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 77.6
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.85
Points 23.2
Assists 7.2
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1.2
Points 27.82
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.45
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Injuries
Cedi Osman (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 20 / 04 / 23Jarrett Allen (C)
Prob Sun Groin - 05 / 04 / 23Darius Garland (PG)
Prob Sat Leg - 05 / 04 / 23Caris LeVert (SG)
Prob Sat Knee - 05 / 04 / 23Dylan Windler (SG)
Out indefinitely Foot - 01 / 04 / 23Jarrett Allen (C)
Ques Sun Groin - 27 / 03 / 23Isaac Okoro (SF)
Prob Sat Knee - 26 / 03 / 23Dean Wade (SF)
Prob Fri Illness - 26 / 03 / 23Danny Green (SG)
Out indefinitely Illness - 26 / 03 / 23Raul Neto (PG)
Ques Fri Hamstring - 23 / 03 / 23Evan Fournier (SG)
Prob Fri Illness - 10 / 05 / 23Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Doub Fri Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23Jericho Sims (C)
out for season Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23Josh Hart (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23Isaiah Roby (SF)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23Trevor Keels (SG)
Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 04 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 04 / 23Mitchell Robinson (C)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Cedi Osman (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 20 / 04 / 23 1-2 0-3 + - Osman is battling a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Knicks in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference first round.
Jarrett Allen (C) Prob Sun Groin - 05 / 04 / 23 2-4 1-6 + - Allen missed the last contest with a right groin strain, but it is forecasted that he will play against the Hornets on Sunday.
Darius Garland (PG) Prob Sat Leg - 05 / 04 / 23 2-4 1-6 + - Garland is nursing a left lower-leg contusion, but it is expected that he will face the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Caris LeVert (SG) Prob Sat Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 2-4 1-6 + - LeVert is dealing with right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will partake in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Knicks.
Dylan Windler (SG) Out indefinitely Foot - 01 / 04 / 23 2-6 2-7 + - Windler is idle with a left foot sprain, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Jarrett Allen (C) Ques Sun Groin - 27 / 03 / 23 4-6 2-9 + - Allen has sat out the last two contests due to a right groin strain, leaving his availability for Sunday's battle with the Pacers up in the air.
Isaac Okoro (SF) Prob Sat Knee - 26 / 03 / 23 4-7 3-9 + - Okoro has been idle with left knee soreness, but he is expected to return to action against the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Dean Wade (SF) Prob Fri Illness - 26 / 03 / 23 4-7 3-9 + - Wade has missed the previous two games due to an illness, but it is likely that he will be active for Friday's showdown versus the Knicks.
Danny Green (SG) Out indefinitely Illness - 26 / 03 / 23 4-7 3-9 + - Green is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Raul Neto (PG) Ques Fri Hamstring - 23 / 03 / 23 5-7 4-9 + - Neto has sat out the last three contests due to hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will face off with the Knicks on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Evan Fournier (SG) Prob Fri Illness - 10 / 05 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Fournier is tending to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Doub Fri Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Quickly is nursing an ankle sprain, and it is not expected he will dress against the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Prob Sat Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Brunson is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Ques Tues Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 1-4 3-2 + - Brunson is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Jericho Sims (C) out for season Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23 4-5 3-6 + - Sims is sidelined while recovering from surgery for a right shoulder injury, and he will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the season.
Josh Hart (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23 5-5 3-7 + - Hart is nursing a left ankle sprain, leaving his status versus the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round up in the air.
Isaiah Roby (SF) Out indefinitely Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-7 + - Roby is out of action due to a right ankle sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Trevor Keels (SG) Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-8 + - Keels is sidelined with an illness, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-8 + - Brunson is managing a right hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Mitchell Robinson (C) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-6 5-8 + - Robinson will not be available for Friday's contest against the Pelicans as he will receive a day of rest.