Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction NBA Picks 3/3/24

Cleveland Cavaliers (39-20) vs New York Knicks (35-25)

Game Info: Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse)

Betting Odds: Cleveland Cavaliers -5 -- Over/Under: 212.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The New York Knicks need a win after losing 7 of their last 9 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The New York Knicks recently lost to the Warriors and Pelicans, while beating the Pistons. The New York Knicks are averaging 113.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 109.9 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.7 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently beat the Pistons and Mavericks while losing to the Bulls. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 114.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28 points and 6.2 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 18.4 points and 6.1 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

New York Knicks Player Facts

Jalen Brunson ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.7) this season.
Josh Hart ranks 4th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (7.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.6).
The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for opponent points per game this season (109.6).
The Knicks ranks 30th in the league for pace this season (96.1).
The Knicks ranks 1st in the league for rebound percentage this season (53.0%).

New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

I'm not running to the window to back either side. The Knicks are piling up the losses while Randle is out, and they're 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games, and Donovan Mitchell is questionable with a knee injury. Just a messy game on paper that I'm not excited to get involved with. This feels like a sluggish game that comes down to the wire and I want points in my pocket with Brunson having the ball. It's the Knicks and points or pass for me. Still, check the status of Mitchell before betting.