The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to leading scorer Donovan Mitchell when they try to upset the Julius Randle-led New York Knicks on April 23, 2023. The Cavaliers (51-31) are a 2.5-point underdog against the Knicks (47-35). The point total for the game is set at 206.5.
The teams play again after the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 99-79 Friday. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to the victory with a team-leading 21 points. Mitchell notched 22 points in the Cavaliers’ loss.
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Knicks Vs. Cavaliers Odds, Betting Line, Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: ABC
- Spread Favorite: Knicks -2.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Knicks -141
- Moneyline Underdog: Cavaliers +117
- Over/Under: 206.5 points
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Knicks Betting Trends
- The Knicks have compiled a 45-35-2 record against the spread this season.
- New York has covered the spread 19 times this season (19-14 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
- The Knicks have been favorites in 41 games this season and have come away with the win 26 times (63.4%) in those contests.
- This year, New York has won 20 of 29 games when listed as at least -141 or better on the moneyline.
- So far this season, 44 out of the Knicks’ 82 games have gone over the point total.
- In 71 games this season, New York and its opponents have scored more than 206.5 total points.
- Knicks contests this year have an average point total of 229.1, 22.6 more points than this game’s over/under.
Knicks Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 77 | 25.1 | 10.0 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.8 |
| Jalen Brunson | 68 | 24.0 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| RJ Barrett | 73 | 19.6 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 81 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Quentin Grimes | 71 | 11.3 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
Knicks Season Stats
- New York’s +240 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 116 points per game (11th in the NBA) while allowing 113.1 per contest (12th in the league).
- The Knicks win the rebound battle by 4.6 boards on average. They collect 46.6 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the league, while their opponents pull down 42 per contest.
- Offensively the Knicks have performed better in home games this season, putting up 117.3 points per game, compared to 114.8 per game in road games.
- New York surrenders 113 points per game in home games this season, compared to 113.2 in away games.
- The Knicks have fared worse offensively over their previous 20 games, generating 115.7 points per contest, 0.3 fewer points their than season average of 116.
- While New York is ceding 113.1 points per game in 2022-23, it has been worse over its last 20 games, allowing 113.5 points per contest.
- The Knicks are draining 12.8 threes per contest with a 34.8% three-point percentage in their previous 20 games, compared to their season averages of 12.6 and 35.4%.
Knicks Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | Pelicans | L 113-105 | Away | +8 |
| 4/9 | Pacers | L 141-136 | Home | -10 |
| 4/15 | Cavaliers | W 101-97 | Away | -10 |
| 4/18 | Cavaliers | L 107-90 | Away | -10 |
| 4/21 | Cavaliers | W 99-79 | Home | -10 |
| 4/23 | Cavaliers | – | Home | -2.5 |
| 4/26 | Cavaliers | – | Away | – |
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Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Cleveland has won 44 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 38 times.
- The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 6-7 when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season.
- Cleveland has won four, or 22.2%, of the 18 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Cavaliers have entered 11 games this season as the underdog by +117 or more and is 2-9 in those contests.
- A total of 40 Cleveland’s games this year have gone over the point total.
- The Cavaliers have combined with their opponents to score more than 206.5 points in 61 of 82 games this season.
- Cleveland’s games this year have had a 219.1-point total on average, 12.6 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Cavaliers Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 68 | 28.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 3.6 |
| Darius Garland | 69 | 21.6 | 2.7 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Evan Mobley | 79 | 16.2 | 9.0 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 68 | 14.3 | 9.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Caris LeVert | 74 | 12.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Cavaliers Season Stats
- Cleveland is 25th in the league in points scored (112.3 per game) and best in points allowed (106.9).
- The Cavaliers grab 41.1 rebounds per game (25th in league), compared to the 41.2 of their opponents.
- Cleveland averages 113.2 points per game at home, and 111.3 on the road.
- The Cavaliers concede 105 points per game at home, and 108.8 on the road.
- Cleveland’s offense has been less effective over its last 20 games, racking up 110.6 points a contest compared to the 112.3 it has averaged this year.
- The Cavaliers have been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 106.0 points per game over their last 20 outings compared to the 106.9 they’ve surrendered per game this season.
- Cleveland’s last 20 outings have seen them make 11.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.1% from deep. Both numbers are up from its 2022-23 averages of 11.6 makes and 36.7%.
Cavaliers Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | Magic | W 118-94 | Away | +5.5 |
| 4/9 | Hornets | L 106-95 | Home | -6.5 |
| 4/15 | Knicks | L 101-97 | Home | -6.5 |
| 4/18 | Knicks | W 107-90 | Home | -6.5 |
| 4/21 | Knicks | L 99-79 | Away | -6.5 |
| 4/23 | Knicks | – | Away | +2.5 |
| 4/26 | Knicks | – | Home | – |
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