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The NBA action continues on March 31, with many exciting and important games, and one of the most awaited matchups of the night is the Knicks vs Cavaliers clash, featuring two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
The Knicks have won their two most recent meetings against the Cavaliers. However, with the home team winning all three games they’ve played against each other this season, the Cavaliers know they have a great opportunity to even up the series.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Regular Season Game on March 31, 2023
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio
- When: Friday, March 31, 2023, 7:30 PM E.T.
Betting on the New York Knicks
- Season record: 44-33
The Knicks are currently in fifth place in the East, and while they’re a bit far from the top four, they have a comfortable lead over their two closest pursuers, so it’s safe to say that their spot in the playoffs is secured.
Unlike what would happen with many other teams, being away from home is a good opportunity for the New York team to improve its record, given that it has had a great performance at home so far this season, registering 22 wins and 16 losses, and allowing an average of 112.5 points allowed per game.
The Knicks have done an excellent job defensively this season, but they’ve also put up incredible offensive numbers averaging 115.6 points per game. Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson have been exceptional for the Knicks, with 25.4 and 23.8 points per game, respectively. The Knicks have done an excellent job defensively this season, but they’ve also put up impressive offensive numbers, averaging 115.6 points per game. Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson have been exceptional for the Knicks, with 25.4 and 23.8 points per game, respectively.
Betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Season record: 48-29
Although they have been a step below the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics, the Cavaliers have been one of the most solid teams of the entire regular season, currently sitting in fourth place in the standings and with their direct pass to the playoffs already assured.
With 27.6 points and 4.5 assists per game, Donovan Mitchell has provided a different rhythm to the team’s offense this campaign, however, the Cavaliers’ main weapon has been their defense, which is the best in the league with an average of 106.7 points allowed per game. Thus, losing 118-120 to the Atlanta Hawks in their previous game should have been a surprise.
Those numbers are even better at home (104.6 points allowed), where they have also been a really tough team to beat, having lost just seven of their 35 games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse so far this season.
JefeBet Prediction
The Knicks have been a great team on the road this season, but they’ll face a tough challenge against one of the best home teams in the league, which also boasts the league’s top defense.
Furthermore, Julius Randle suffered an injury in the game against the Heat on Wednesday, making his absence in this matchup highly likely.
To make matters worse, the Cavaliers have two high-quality offensive players in Mitchell and Darius Garland, who have shown they can cause damage to any NBA team, especially at home, where their team averages 113.7 points per game.
This will undoubtedly be an exciting and close game, but we expect the Cavaliers to once again showcase their defensive talents and secure another big home victory.
Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers Spread (NYK 108-114 CLE).
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