NBA Prop Bets: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks (May 23, 2026)
The New York Knicks face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup. The Cavaliers are favored to win at -135, currently marked as 2.5-point favorites, while the Knicks are at +114. The total points line is set at 213.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 108-106 Cleveland.
- The Cavaliers (-110) have a 39-58-1 ATS record this season including playoffs, while the Knicks (-110) hold a record of 53-41-1.
- The Cavaliers have a 50-48-0 O/U record this season including playoffs (meaning 50 games have gone over the total points line and 48 have gone under). The Knicks have a 44-50-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- Cleveland has averaged 108.9 points throughout this season's playoffs, while giving up 109.2. Comparatively, New York has scored 119.0 per game and allowed 100.6. Looking at their best and worst postseason offensive performances, the Cavaliers' playoff-high is 126 while their playoff-low is 89. Meanwhile, the Knicks' high is 144 and low is 106.
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing during the postseason?
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits during the playoffs, 46.0% of the Cavaliers' field goal attempts have come from three point range, leaving 54.0% from two. Meanwhile, the Knicks' opponents have taken 43.8% of their attempts from three and 56.2% from two.
- Comparatively, New York has taken 38.5% of shots from three, leaving 61.5% from two, while Cleveland's opponents have attempted 35.2% from three and 64.8% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Cavaliers have shot 33.4% from deep throughout the postseason, compared to the Knicks who are making 39.6% of their attempts.
- On the opposite end, Cleveland has held opponents to 36.8% of their three-point attempts, while New York's opponents have hit 30.9% of their shots.
Ball Protection
- The Cavaliers are committing 16.3 turnovers per game in these playoffs, while the Knicks have forced 14.6 turnovers across the postseason.
- Flipping that script, Cleveland is forcing 15.3 turnovers, while New York is committing 13.3.
Crashing the Boards
- Cleveland is pulling down 41.9 rebounds per game during the playoffs, including 12.1 offensive boards. Conversely, New York's opponents are averaging 35.9 rebounds, 9.5 of which have come on the offensive end.
- Meanwhile, the Knicks have averaged 44.5 rebounds and 10.2 offensive rebounds, while the Cavaliers are allowing 40.9 and 11.8.
First Quarter Winner
Cleveland is -135 to win the first quarter, while New York is +114. Here are their first quarter records in this season's playoffs.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 7-8-1 | 4-3-0 | 3-5-1 | 5-4-1 | 2-4-0 |
| New York | 8-4-0 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 8-3-0 | 0-1-0 |
First Half Winner
Cleveland is -142 to win the first half and New York is +120. Here are their first half records in this season's playoffs.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 5-9-2 | 3-3-1 | 2-6-1 | 3-5-2 | 2-4-0 |
| New York | 9-3-0 | 5-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 8-3-0 | 1-0-0 |
HT/FT
Cleveland is +100 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, New York is +175.
- The Cavaliers have completed the HT/FT double in 40.8% of games since the beginning of the regular season, while the Knicks have completed the HT/FT double in 48.4% of games. During the playoffs, Cleveland has completed the HT/FT double in four of 16 games, while New York has completed the HT/FT double in eight of 12 contests.
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.
- The Cavaliers have played in six games that went to overtime since the beginning of the regular season, while the Knicks have appeared in three. Cleveland has played in three games that went to overtime during the postseason. Meanwhile, New York has appeared in one.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in four of Cleveland's [y] games during the playoffs. Meanwhile, one of New York's 12 postseason games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
The Knicks recorded a 109-93 victory over the Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday. The Knicks now hold a 2-0 series lead. Josh Hart was prominent on that day, recording 26 points, four rebounds, seven assists and two steals. The Knicks have now won four straight at Madison Square Garden against the Cavaliers.