Knicks vs. Cavaliers prediction, betting odds, and TV channel for Apr. 2
After having two full days off, the New York Knicks will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon in Manhattan. The 34-43 Knicks are in 11th place in the East and the 42-35 Cavaliers are in seventh.
On Wednesday, New York snapped its four-game winning streak with a 125-114 loss to Charlotte. Evan Fournier led the Knicks with 30 points (10-of-16 from the field, 6-of-8 from the 3-point line), while RJ Barrett had 25 (9-of-17).
Cleveland got annihilated by Atlanta on Thursday night, 131-107. Cedi Osman scored a team-high 21 points (7-of-10) and added six rebounds and four assists. Darius Garland finished with 18 points (7-of-21) and eight assists.
While New York has six players of its own that won’t be available, the Cavaliers will be without key players in Evan Mobley (ankle), Jarrett Allen (finger), and Collin Sexton (knee), who’s out for the season.
Cleveland’s 2-0 against the Knicks this year, with the last matchup taking place on Jan. 25. The Cavaliers escaped with a narrow 95-83 win and Barrett had a game-high 24 points (9-of-16).
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting odds, spread, over/under
According to WynnBET, the Cavaliers are the 1.5-point favorites over the Knicks. Cleveland sits at -125 on the moneyline and New York is +105. The over/under is set at 215.5 points.
New York Knicks starting lineup
- Alec Burks
- Evan Fournier
- RJ Barrett
- Obi Toppin
- Mitchell Robinson
New York Knicks injury report
Julius Randle (quad), Miles McBride (knee), Quentin Grimes (knee), Derrick Rose (ankle), Cam Reddish (shoulder), Nerlens Noel (foot), and Kemba Walker (away from the team) will be out for the Knicks.
Julius Randle is OUT for tomorrow’s game against the Cavaliers with the quad injury. Knicks say he’s day-to-day. There’s no plan as of today for him to shut it down for the season.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) April 1, 2022
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers prediction
Given that New York’s officially out of the playoffs, it doesn’t make sense for Randle to play if his quad is truly been bothering him, so it’s for the best that he’s out.
In my opinion, it also boosts the Knicks’ chances of winning, given how Obi Toppin’s played recently.
The Cavaliers have struggled, losing five of their last six games. The pressure is on Cleveland, not New York, which is another reason why I think that Barrett and company will get the win.
We’re taking the Knicks + 1.5 and over 215.5 points.
New York 114, Cleveland 108.
What channel is the New York Knicks-Cleveland Cavaliers game on?
The Knicks-Cavaliers game won’t be broadcast on national television, but it will be available on MSG Network. The tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.
New York Knicks schedule and upcoming games
New York will travel to Florida for the second half of a back-to-back before returning to Madison Square Garden on Apr. 6.
Apr. 3 at Orlando
Apr. 6 vs. Brooklyn
Apr. 8 at Washington
Apr. 10 vs. Toronto
