Knicks Aim for Sweep Against Cavaliers in Crucial Game 4 Showdown
The New York Knicks are poised to complete a sweep against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference final matchup on Monday night. Coming off a solid 121-108 victory on Saturday, the Knicks (53-29) are the third seed in the conference, aiming to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1998-99 and seeking their first championship since 1972-73. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers (52-30), the fourth seed, hope to return to the Finals for the first time since 2017-18 and chase their first title since 2015-16. Tip-off is scheduled at 8 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland. The Knicks have dominated the all-time postseason series, leading 15-2, and have won their last six meetings. According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, New York is a 2.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 218.5 points. Before placing any bets, it's worth checking the predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has a proven track record, generating over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players over the last eight seasons. The model has been on a 26-10 roll (72%) this season regarding top-rated NBA spread picks. For this matchup, the model indicates: Knicks vs. Cavaliers spread: Knicks -2.5 Over/Under: 218.5 points Money line: Knicks -132, Cavaliers +112 Key player projections include Jalen Brunson leading the Knicks with 27.0 points, while Donovan Mitchell is expected to top the Cavaliers with 27.2 points. The simulation suggests a combined total of 224 points, with the Over hitting in 59.7% of simulations, making it a strong option for parlay betting. For detailed picks and betting insights, visit SportsLine.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-05-25