Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Game 2 Prediction and Odds: 2023 NBA Playoffs

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The New York Knicks stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take the lead in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. This may prove to be the key game in the series, as the Cavs need to win at home before the series goes to the Big Apple.

Prediction 1

Cleveland Cavaliers -5

10/11 (-110)

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Prediction 2

Donovan Mitchell over 31.5 points

4/5 (-125)

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These odds from William Hill were correct at the time of writing.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks – Game Predictions

Contents

1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks – Game Predictions
- 1.1 Prediction 1: Cleveland Cavaliers to Cover the Spread (-5)
- 1.2 Prediction 2: Donovan Mitchell over 31.5 points
2 Cavaliers vs Knicks Preview – Can the Knicks steal another one on the road?
3 Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Game Details

This is a must-win game for the Cleveland Cavaliers who came into this series as favorites. The Knicks put on a fight to steal Game 1 making this an interesting series.

Prediction 1: Cleveland Cavaliers to Cover the Spread (-5)

The Cavaliers have no other option but to hit back in Game 2 at home. They failed just short in the opening game of the series and will have to take control of the score from tip-off. What is scary for them is they lost in the opening game despite their best player Donovan Mitchell dropped 38 points. They will have to improve the shooting and make more threes than they did in Game 1 hitting just 8 shots from deep. This Cavs team is very solid especially at home and will prove that Game 1 loss was just a bad night. They will be the better team on Tuesday and win this one by covering the -5 point spread.

Prediction 2: Donovan Mitchell over 31.5 points

Donovan Mitchell averaged 28.3 points per game in the regular season which ranked him 7th in the league. He went for 38 in the opening game of the series against the Knicks but that as not enough for his team to win. Now the total point margin is set on 31.5 on him which is higher than his season average. Knowing that this will be a low-scoring game makes this pick difficult but the Cavs will stand no chance if Mitchell does not go hot again.

Cavaliers vs Knicks Preview – Can the Knicks steal another one on the road?

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the best defensive team in the regular season and the Knicks managed to win the opening game of the series even though they scored only 101 points. New York started the game well and were up front rest of the way. They play tough on both ends of the floor and have a huge chance to put themselves in a great situation before the series moves to Madison Square Garden.

Cleveland Cavaliers News, Injuries, and Starting Lineups

The Cavaliers lost the home court advantage in the series opener against the Knicks and are going into Game 2 with their backs against the wall. The team shot only 42% from the field in the loss and will have to improve on the offensive end to tie the series before they go to New York.

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report:

Dylan Windler is listed as day-to-day.

Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup:

Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen

New York Knicks News, Injuries, and Starting Lineups

The New York Knicks were one of few teams in the East with a winning record in the regular season against Cleveland. The Cavs play excellent at home so Game 1 win is considered a big surprise by the Knicks. Tom Thibodeau has made a great squad who does not lack confidence.

New York Knicks Injury Report:

Isaiah Roby is lister as day-to-day.

New York Knicks Starting Lineup:

Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett and Quentin Grimes