NBA Prop Bets: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks (May 25, 2026)
The New York Knicks face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Monday's matchup. The Knicks opened as 1.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 2.5, leaving the Knicks at -130 and Cavaliers at +110. The total points line is set at 217.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 110-108 New York.
- The Cavaliers (-112) have a 39-59-1 ATS record this season including playoffs, while the Knicks (-108) hold a record of 54-41-1.
- The Cavaliers have a 51-48-0 O/U record this season including playoffs (meaning 51 games have gone over the total points line and 48 have gone under). The Knicks have a 45-50-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- Cleveland has averaged 108.8 points throughout this season's playoffs, while giving up 109.9. Comparatively, New York has scored 119.2 per game and allowed 101.2. 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, 46.1% of the Cavaliers' field goal attempts have come from three point range, leaving 53.9% from two. Meanwhile, the Knicks' opponents have taken 44.2% of their attempts from three and 55.8% from two.
- Comparatively, New York has taken 38.4% of shots from three, leaving 61.6% from two, while Cleveland's opponents have attempted 35.3% from three and 64.7% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Cavaliers have shot 33.1% 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 37.0% of their three-point attempts, while New York's opponents have hit 30.7% of their shots.
Ball Protection
- The Cavaliers are committing 16.4 turnovers per game in these playoffs, while the Knicks have forced 14.8 turnovers across the postseason.
- Flipping that script, Cleveland is forcing 15.3 turnovers, while New York is committing 13.5.
Crashing the Boards
- Cleveland is pulling down 41.4 rebounds per game during the playoffs, including 11.9 offensive boards. Conversely, New York's opponents are averaging 35.8 rebounds, 9.5 of which have come on the offensive end.
- Meanwhile, the Knicks have averaged 43.9 rebounds and 10.0 offensive rebounds, while the Cavaliers are allowing 40.7 and 11.5.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in this season's playoffs.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 7-9-1 | 4-4-0 | 3-5-1 | 5-5-1 | 2-4-0 |
| New York | 9-4-0 | 5-2-0 | 4-2-0 | 8-3-0 | 1-1-0 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records in this season's playoffs.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 5-10-2 | 3-4-1 | 2-6-1 | 3-6-2 | 2-4-0 |
| New York | 10-3-0 | 5-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 8-3-0 | 2-0-0 |
HT/FT
Cleveland is +145 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, New York is +120.
- The Cavaliers have completed the HT/FT double in 40.4% of games since the beginning of the regular season, while the Knicks have completed the HT/FT double in 49.0% of games. During the playoffs, Cleveland has completed the HT/FT double in four of 17 games, while New York has completed the HT/FT double in nine of 13 contests.
To Go To Overtime
Monday's matchup is +1500 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 13 postseason games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
The Knicks recorded a 121-108 victory over the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Saturday. The Knicks now hold a 3-0 series lead. Jalen Brunson was influential on that day, recording 30 points and six assists.