The New York Knicks showcased resilience, overcoming a 22-point deficit to secure a thrilling overtime victory in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following a decisive 109-93 win in Game 2, the Knicks now lead the series 2-0.

In their latest triumph, four Knicks players reached double figures, with Josh Hart leading the charge with 21 points. As the series shifts to Cleveland, the Cavaliers, buoyed by a strong playoff home record of 6-1, face a pivotal moment. Historically, no NBA team has successfully come back from a 3-0 deficit in playoff history, putting added pressure on stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden.

Game Details:

• Date: Saturday
• Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Rocket Arena, Cleveland

In the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Cavaliers are favored by 2.5 points, with an over/under of 214.5 total points. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has been highly profitable, predicts the over to hit in this matchup based on extensive simulations.

Key predictions from the model include:

• Knicks players projected to score over 15 points:
  • Jalen Brunson: 26.3 points
  • Karl-Anthony Towns: 19.9 points and 10.7 rebounds
• Cavaliers scoring leaders:
  • Donovan Mitchell: 27 points
  • James Harden: 19.1 points
  • Evan Mobley: 17.7 points

The model forecasts a combined score of 222 points, indicating a strong likelihood of the over hitting in 62% of simulations. As the teams prepare for this crucial Game 3, betting insights suggest that the Knicks may have the edge against the spread, with one side hitting over 60% of the time. For those interested in betting strategies, further insights and predictions are available at SportsLine.