- The Cavaliers are 10.5-point home favorites over the Knicks, who they have beaten twice in their previous two matchups this season
- Jalen Brunson has been ruled out and Karl-Anthony Towns is a game-time decision, Ty Jerome being the only player ruled out for the Cavs
CLEVELAND – The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers host the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Rocket Arena, boasting a 32-5 record at home.
Knicks vs Cavaliers Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | +10.5 (-115) | +370 | O 230.0 (-110) |
| Cavaliers | -10.5 (-105) | -510 | U 230.0 (-110) |
The Knicks have been without Jalen Brunson since early March and have gone 8-5 in his absence, including their current three game win streak.
OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Karl-Anthony Towns have stepped up recently, as no other Knick has led the team in scoring while Brunson has been out. Anunoby has led the Knicks in scoring the past three games, posting 31, 28, and 27 points in each game.
However, Towns missed their most recent game against the 76ers with knee soreness and has been deemed a game-time decision for tonight’s game. Towns will test out his knee during warmups, but it would not be surprising to see the big man suit up considering the playoff implications of this game.
Towns’ point total at online NBA sportsbooks currently sits at 23.5. Assuming he suits up, taking the under would be a solid play here.
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He has scored 13 and 23 points in each of his two games against Cleveland this season, but Brunson was active for both of these games, taking away some of the defense’s attention from Towns. Without Brunson, Towns will likely be the focal point of the Cavs defensive gameplan, led by two defensive minded bigs in Mobley and Allen.
On the flip side, Towns has been known to be a defensive liability, and this could be exacerbated by his knee injury, as well as the matchup against two much more athletic bigs.
In the two matchups against the Knicks, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have combined for 63 points (15.8 each per game) while going 26/36 (72.2%) from the field. Whether Towns plays or not, there’s a good chance this trend will continue, as Mitchell Robinson and Precious Achiuwa do not provide much more resistance.
Online sportsbooks set Mobley’s point total at 17.5 and Allen’s is 13.5, both of which have a good chance of hitting the over. Mobley has averaged 18.6 in his last ten games and Allen has averaged 15.4 in that same span, so the over for both players is a good bet considering the favorable matchup.
Bet Slip
- Karl-Anthony Towns U 23.5 Points (-125)
- Evan Mobley O 17.5 Points (-110)
- Jarrett Allen O 13.5 Points (-115)
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