Cavaliers vs Knicks Expert Picks & Game 1 Best Bets

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We had an incredible series opener out West last night — what will be in store for us when the ECF begins tonight between the Knicks and Cavaliers?

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Our basketball experts weigh in on how Game 1 will go with their favorite NBA picks for tonight’s matchup at Madison Square Garden.

Cavaliers vs Knicks Expert Picks Tonight

Pick

Odds

Jon Metler: Brunson o6.5 assists

+120

Jason Logan: CLE 1Q +2

-115

Joe Osborne: NYK -7

-115

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Jon Metler’s expert pick: Jalen Brunson Over 6.5 assists

Price: +120 at bet365

Nobody is happier that the Cavaliers won Game 7 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals than Jalen Brunson, because now he gets to face much weaker point-of-attack defense instead of the menace that is Ausar Thompson.

Brunson won’t even need many screens to initiate offense and create shots for his teammates; he can break down this defense off the bounce on his own while also putting significant pressure on the drop coverage of Jarrett Allen, which should create even more potential assist opportunities.

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One angle I really love for Game 1 is the scheduling spot: The New York Knicks have had several days off, while the Cavaliers are coming off a grueling seven-game series with only one day of rest. That should also lead to plenty of transition opportunities for Brunson to attack a fatigued Cleveland defense and generate easy assists. This prop is trading at +120, but I price it closer to -145.

Jason Logan’s expert pick: Cavaliers 1Q +2

Price: -115 at bet365

The Knicks have been chilling…

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Publish date : 2026-05-19 16:09:00

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