On Saturday, the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks at storied Madison Square Garden for some great NBA betting action. The Cavaliers (51-21) are in first place in the Central Division but lost in Brooklyn on Thursday night, 104-95. The Knicks (30-43) are in third place in the Atlantic Division but just pulled off a home-and-home sweep of the Chicago Bulls, winning at home on Thursday, 106-94.
Expert NBA Betting Pick on Cleveland at New York
When: Saturday, March 26, 7:30 PM ET
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York
TV: FSOH (Cleveland market), MSG (NY market)
Stream: NBA.comRadio: Cleveland / New York
NBA Odds: Cavaliers favored by TBA
Why Should You Bet on the Cavaliers?
The Cleveland Cavaliers could have a record on par with that of Golden State and San Antonio. However, they lack a bit of the finishing ability that the Warriors and the Spurs have shown this year, and the Cleveland loss in Brooklyn is a perfect example. James scored 30 points through the first three quarters, and the Cavs entered the fourth quarter ahead. However, LeBron scored zero points and went 0 for 2 in the fourth quarter, while Brook Lopez had the last five points in a 14-0 run that the Nets used to blow by the Cavs. If the Cavs put together a complete game, they are as good as any team in the league.
Why Should You Put Your Money on New York?
The Knicks just pulled off their first back-to-back wins against Chicago since 2010. Five Knicks were in double figures in their Thursday win, as Carmelo Anthony scored 26, Kristaps Porzingis posted 19, and Derrick Williams, Jose Calderon and Arron Afflalo all contributed big on offense. Jimmy Butler has returned to the Bulls, putting up 19, and Derrick Rose dropped 30 on the Knicks, but the New York defense held firm at the right points, and they showed that they can beat teams with designs on the postseason. The Cavaliers lost to the lowly Nets on Thursday and continue to show signs of inconsistency.
Expert Betting Pick and Final Score Prediction
I like Cleveland to play more consistently and beat the Knicks, but I think it will be close. I’m predicting a 104-101 Cavs victory.
