Two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference will clash when the New York Knicks visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. New York is currently in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 37-21 record, while Cleveland is just behind at 36-22.
Let’s get into my Knicks vs. Cavaliers.
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers odds
Money line: Knicks +148 / Cavaliers -174
Spread: Knicks +4 (-110) / Cavaliers -4 (-110)
Total: Over 230.5 (-110) / Under 230.5 (-110)
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers best bet #1: Knicks +4 (-110)
The Knicks probably shouldn’t have scored four points against them or anyone these days. They are 12-3 in their last 15 games and have lost just once to an opponent other than the Pistons since January 19. New York is fourth in the Eastern Conference in points per game (111.8). Since January 27, New York has held six opponents under the 100-point mark and two others at 101 points or less. Jose Alvarado has given New York a spark since being acquired at the trade deadline. Alvarado scored 12 points in a win over the Celtics, had 26 points in a 49-point loss to the 76ers, and had five steals in two of his last four games.
The Cavaliers are also playing well, but they are by no means unbeatable in tough competition. They fell to the Thunder 121-113 on Sunday and beat the Nuggets by just two points on February 9. New York is 5-2 against the spread in its last seven games; Cleveland is 0-2 ATS in its last two overs.
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers best player prop bet: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 1.5 three points (+110)
The Cavaliers are making 14.1 three-pointers per game, which is seventh most in the organization. Teams are shooting 37.1 percent from deep against them — the third-best mark in the NBA. Cleveland just watched Oklahoma City go 21-31 from the land of plenty this past weekend.
Saying that Cities should be able to take advantage can be a challenge. Since the all-star break, the Kentucky product has seen the basket like an ocean. He is 27-of-46 from the field and 9-for-16 from three-point range in the last three contests. Towns has made 8 of 12 three-pointers in the past two games.
