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NBA Playoffs: Knicks vs Cavaliers Game 1 Best Bets, Prediction & Player Prop
Written by: Daniel Collins
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We have finally arrived! The NBA Playoffs are here and we are set for a fantastic next 2 months of spectacular, memory-making basketball.
The Playoffs got of to a rip-roaring start in the 6 play-in games over the past 4 days and that is just the beginning.
Saturday the real fun gets underway as there are 4 Game 1’s followed by 4 more on Sunday!
One of the best Saturday game will be the New York Knicks traveling into Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers for the beginning of the battle of the 4 & 5 seeds in the East.
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The playoffs are going to be fantastic, so let’s dive in to this tasty matchup in Cleveland to get the ball rollin’!
- Important Game 1 Information
- Game 1 Prediction
- Player Prop of the Game
New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1
- Game Date and Time: Saturday, April 15th, 2023. 9:30 PM EST
- Game Location: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Cleveland, Ohio
- Where to Watch: ESPN/NBA TV
Spread
- Knicks +5.5 (-110)
- Cavaliers -5.5 (-110)
MoneyLine
- Knicks (+194)
- Cavaliers (-235)
Total
- Over 215.5 (-110)
- Under 215.5 (-110)
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Game 1 Prediction
It is going to be a good one to get this series underway in Cleveland on Saturday as both of these teams set their sights on a surprise deep playoff run.
The Knicks have had a stellar season, finishing 5th in the East and were led by sensational play from Julius Randle and off-season acquisition Jalen Brunson.
Randle averaged a double double this season, dropping 25 points per game while grabbing 10 boards.
Brunson added 24 points per game and 6 assists as well, to lead the Knicks to their best season in recent memory.
Both Brunson and Randle will have to be huge in this series to compete with the Cavaliers and I think they will be.
For the Cavaliers, it was a quietly successful season, finishing 4th in the East but now looking to take the next step and challenge the top 3 in the Eastern Conference.
The Cavaliers offseason acquisition Donovan Mitchell was fantastic all season and will have his hands all over this game and the overall series.
For game 1, I am going to take the Knicks with the points. This series is going to be a battle and every game might come down to the wire.
I like the Knicks to hang around and maybe even steal game 1 on the road.
Best Bet
Knicks +5.5 (-108) BetOnline
Player Prop of the Game
Jalen Brunson o33.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists (-115) MyBookie
I love Jalen Brunson in this matchup. He didn’t have incredible success in all 4 matchups with the Cavs this season but his last game, he went OFF.
Brunson dropped 48 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the Knicks to a big win in Cleveland and I think the momentum continues into this matchup.
I like his points as well but Brunson will have to do a little bit of everything in this matchup for the Knicks to hang around.
And I think he does.
Enjoy all of Round 1 of the NBA playoffs this weekend!
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Daniel Collins is a sports fanatic and data-driven bettor. He has expertise in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. He’s a big fan of the Titans #titanup, Predators #predators and Arsenal #coyg. If he isn’t watching, betting on or writing about sports, he loves the outdoors, traveling, strong coffee and delicious food. You can follow him on X @SweatpantJesus. Peace and Love
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