🏀 Knicks vs. Cavaliers Player Props Tonight: NBA Playoffs Best Bets for Game 3
The Cleveland Cavaliers return home down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Final, looking to pick up their first win against the New York Knicks.
My Knicks vs. Cavaliers player props for Game 3 tonight feature Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, and Jalen Brunson. Tipoff from Rocket Arena in Cleveland is set for 8 p.m. ET (ABC), with the Cavaliers listed as a 2.5-point betting favorite.
🏀 Best Knicks vs. Cavaliers player props tonight: NBA playoff picks for Game 3
See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds.
| 💰 Pick | 💡 Best odds | ⚖️ Bet size | 🧠 Why I'm making this bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 rebounds | +105 via BetMGM | 1u -> 1.05u | Leads the series with 13 rebounds per game. |
| Donovan Mitchell Under 3.5 assists | +120 via DraftKings | 0.5u -> 0.6u | Finished Under 3.5 assists in five of last six games. |
| Jalen Brunson Over 6.5 assists | -125 via bet365 | 0.5u -> 0.4u | Coming off a 14-assist Game 2. |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 2.05 units
💰 Best Knicks vs. Cavaliers prop bet
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 rebounds (+105)
Karl-Anthony Towns has been more than up for the task battling the Cavaliers on the boards.
KAT leads the series by averaging 13 rebounds per game. He's cleared this total in three of his last four and would have an even longer run of success on the glass if not for the number of blowouts the Knicks have been involved in recently, which have significantly reduced Towns' minutes.
I don't expect a New York rout on Saturday, which is why I'm backing Towns to go Over his rebound total at BetMGM's market-best +105 odds, but there's value up to -112.
Karl-Anthony Towns player prop trends
Here's a look at how Towns has performed recently, as well as against the Cavaliers:
| Bet | Best odds | Last 5 games | Last 5 vs. Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 16.5 points | -118 via FanDuel | 3-2 ✅ | 2-3 ❌ |
| Over 11.5 rebounds | +105 via BetMGM | 3-2 ✅ | 3-2 ✅ |
| Over 3.5 assists | -159 via Caesars | 4-1 ✅ | 1-4 ❌ |
| Over 1.5 three-pointers made | +150 via BetMGM | 2-3 ❌ | 1-4 ❌ |
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Donovan Mitchell Under 3.5 assists (+120)
Donovan Mitchell's assist numbers are way down in the postseason. He's averaging 3.1 helpers per game after 5.7 in the regular season.
That's resulted in him finishing Under 3.5 assists in five of his last six games entering Saturday's matchup. I can't imagine why Under 3.5 is juiced to plus-money here, but I'm thrilled about it. DraftKings offers the top value among the best sports betting sites at +120.
Jalen Brunson Over 6.5 assists (-125)
Unlike Mitchell, Jalen Brunson's passing hasn't dropped off one bit in the playoffs.
The Cavaliers can't afford to leave any defender on an island with Brunson on Saturday after he crushed them with 38 points in the series opener. Cleveland adjusted by blitzing and double-teaming Brunson often in Game 2, but he answered with a playoff-high 14 assists.
I don't see how the Cavs can shy away from that strategy, which is why I like Brunson's chances of finishing Game 3 with at least seven assists as he's forced to look for his open teammates. The best price is at bet365, but there's value paying up to -130.
🎟️ Most-bet Knicks vs. Cavaliers player props: Game 3
Betting insights via BetMGM, updated at 3:48 p.m. ET.
| Player | Team | Bet | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | Knicks | Over 13.5 points | -125 |
| Sam Merrill | Cavaliers | Over 8.5 points | -140 |
| Mitchell Robinson | Knicks | Over 3.5 points | -165 |
| James Harden | Cavaliers | Over 4.5 rebounds | -120 |
| Dean Wade | Cavaliers | Under 4.5 points | -125 |
🚀 Knicks vs. Cavaliers same-game parlay
I built a 2-leg parlay for Game 3 around the Knicks winning and KAT again coming out on top in the crucial rebounding battle. New York is 5-1 this postseason when Towns tallies at least 12 rebounds. I'm placing my wager at BetMGM's +347 odds, the top value among the best sports betting apps.
💵 Knicks vs. Cavaliers SGP picks
- Knicks ML (+118)
- Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 rebounds (+105)
Best odds: +347 via BetMGM (0.2u -> 0.69u)
💵 My betting record for NBA picks
All NBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since April 18.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26-31 | +3.91 units ✅ | 12.8% ✅ |
| Player props | 22-19 | +3.88 units ✅ | 14.19% ✅ |
| Parlays | 4-12 | +0.03 units ✅ | 0.88% ✅ |
💡 How I'm betting Knicks vs. Cavaliers
Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.
I'm betting two units total on Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3, with my favorite player prop (Towns Over 11.5 rebounds) getting a full-unit wager. My picks here are a combined 5-1 in this series, but I factored in the broader postseason as well into my best bets. Bankroll management is crucial in sports betting, so be smart with yours.
🚑 Knicks vs. Cavaliers injuries
Injury report last updated at 7 p.m. ET.
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📊 Live Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds: Game 3
🎟️ Knicks vs. Cavaliers betting splits
Betting insights via DraftKings.
| Bet type 📊 | Knicks 🗽 | Cavaliers ⚔️ |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +124 | 61% | -148 | 39% |
| Spread | +3.5 | 53% | -3.5 | 47% |
| Total | Over 215.5 | 78% | Under 215.5 | 22% |
📺 How to watch Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3
- Date: Saturday, May 23
- Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Arena (Cleveland)
- TV: ABC
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