Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for Saturday, May 23, 2026
Use Code WWWC The New York Knicks will be on the road Saturday night for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals inside Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH, at 8:00 PM against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and we have you ready to roll with our New York vs Cleveland prediction. New York comes into Game 3 running hot, riding a long winning streak dating back to the first round after winning both games thus far in this series. The Cleveland Cavaliers return home struggling Saturday night, having lost 3 of the last 4 overall as they are down by 2 games in this series after losing both games by double digits. Read more about this New York vs Cleveland prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
New York looks to keep it rolling
The New York Knicks have been an offense-minded team this season, averaging 116.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor. New York has upped their scoring during their current 9-game playoff winning streak, averaging 122.3 points per game. Offensively, New York was the better team in Game 2 of this series, scoring 109 points on 52% shooting and 36% from beyond the arc. The Knicks pulled in 40 rebounds and made 8 of 14 shots from the free throw line.
Josh Hart carried the load for the New York offense in Game 2, pouring in 26 points on 21 shots in 33 minutes. Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson both chipped in heavily for New York in Game 2, scoring 19 points apiece. Karl Anthony-Towns added 18 points and 13 rebounds in 36 minutes. OG Anunoby was the 5th New York starter in double digits with 14 points on eight shots in 32 minutes. Miles McBride led the scoring off the New York bench in Game 2 with 5 points on 9 shots in 14 minutes. Mitchell Robinson and Jordan Clarkson both added to the New York scoring with 4 points each off the bench.
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Cleveland tries to get back in the series
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a potent offense this year, averaging 119.5 points on 48% shooting from the floor. The Cleveland offense has faltered in the postseason, averaging only 99 points per game during their 8 postseason losses and 98.5 points per game in their 2 losses in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cleveland offense struggled immensely in Game 2, scoring just 93 points, including only 44 in the second half, on 39% shooting, and 26% from beyond the arc. Cleveland did pull in 42 rebounds, but turned the ball over 8 times in the loss.
Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cleveland offense with 26 points on 18 shots. James Harden added a second-best 18 points on 15 shots, while big man Evan Mobley scored 14 points on 8 shots in 37 minutes. Jarrett Allen was the 4th Cleveland starter in double digits with 13 points on 10 shots in 29 minutes. The Cleveland bench combined to score 19 points on 26 shots between 6 players.
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New York vs Cleveland Pick
- New York vs Cleveland Spread Pick
The New York Knicks are red hot coming into this matchup and will continue that trend on Saturday. Look for New York to ride their wave against a struggling and wounded Cleveland team in Game 3. Look for the Knicks to take full control of this series Saturday night as they go up 3 -0. Take the Knicks on Saturday to get the win and cover on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- New York vs Cleveland Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well this season and will return to form on Saturday. Expect both offenses to be on fire in this matchup, as each knows how important this game is. Take the over Saturday night as both teams look to run it up in pursuit of a victory. The New York Knicks will win a high-scoring game Saturday that goes well over the number.
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