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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Prediction, Odds for NBA Playoffs Today (4/15/23)

Cavaliers Knicks 2023

Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell 2023

April 15 2023, Published 9:00 a.m. ET

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The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers face off in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs series at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday, starting at 6 p.m. ET.

Get the inside scoop with this Knicks-Cavaliers betting guide, which contains the latest betting odds, presented by DraftKings Sportsbook and powered by Dimers.com.

The Cavaliers are listed as betting favorites against the Knicks on Saturday, with the Over/Under set at 216.5 for total points scored.

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New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 1

Led by star players Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are up against a Knicks lineup that includes Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett.

When and Where

  • Teams: New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
  • Time: 6 p.m. ET
  • Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

Odds and Lines

  • Spread: Cavaliers -5.5 (-105), Knicks +5.5 (-115)
  • Moneyline: Cavaliers -200, Knicks +180
  • Total: Over/Under 216.5 (-108/-110)

The odds and lines in this article are the best available at the time of publishing but are subject to change.

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Prediction

Dimers has simulated Saturday's Knicks-Cavaliers NBA game 10,000 times using advanced machine learning to predict the most likely outcomes.

Let's get to the point, who's going to win? According to Dimers' predictive analytics model, the Cavaliers have a 68% chance of beating the Knicks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

Dimers also predicts that the bookmakers have got it right and both the Knicks and Cavaliers have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 216.5 points has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Remember, the predictions and probabilities in this article are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.

Best Bet for Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1

Our free data-driven pick for Knicks vs. Cavaliers on Saturday is Cavaliers moneyline (-200).

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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Player Props

Player props are a popular way to wager on New York vs. Cleveland without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.

Dimers uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Randle is expected to lead the way for the Knicks with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell is projected to have 34 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

Knicks Projected Box Score

  • Julius Randle: 29 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST
  • Jalen Brunson: 24 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST
  • RJ Barrett: 20 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
  • Immanuel Quickley: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
  • Josh Hart: 9 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST

Cavaliers Projected Box Score

  • Donovan Mitchell: 34 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
  • Darius Garland: 25 PTS, 3 REB, 8 AST
  • Evan Mobley: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
  • Jarrett Allen: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST
  • Caris LeVert: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST

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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1 Score Prediction

Dimers' predicted final score for New York vs. Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse has the Cavaliers winning 110-105.

This prediction is based on both teams' average score after 10,000 game simulations.

The NBA Playoffs game between the Knicks and Cavaliers on Saturday is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

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About the Author

Ryan Leaver has been writing about sports and sports betting for more than five years. He has a strong interest in the NBA and NFL, as well as a lifelong passion for the English Premier League and professional golf.

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