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New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers betting splits, odds for Game 3 Saturday 5/23/26

New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers betting splits, odds for Game 3 Saturday 5/23/26

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By: Sean Barnard

The New York Knicks have leaped out to a 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers, and the action will travel back to Cleveland for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday night. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 series hole in NBA playoff history, and the Cavaliers will be playing with a clear desperation to avoid this fate. Cleveland is 6-1 this postseason at home, but the Knicks have put forth two impressive victories in Games 1 and 2 to take full control and look like the clear better team in the process.

Looking at the odds for Game 3, the Cavaliers enter as narrow 2.5-point favorites with -142 moneyline odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Knicks are +120 underdogs, with the game total set at 215.5 points.

Let’s take a look at the bets placed on DraftKings Sportsbook and which side users are backing.

Knicks at Cavaliers Betting Splits on DraftKings Sportsbook

Looking at DraftKings Sportsbook users’ data, the split is interesting for this Eastern Conference Finals Game 3 matchup.

60% of the bets and 62% of the betting handle are backing the Knicks to pull off the upset on the moneyline to take the 3-0 series lead. On the +2.5-point spread, 52% of the bets and 68% of the handle are on New York.

This leaves 40% of bets and 38% of the betting handle backing the Cavaliers on the moneyline, while 48% of bets and 32% of handle are on the -2.5 point spread.

The clearest consensus is on the game total. 79% of bets and 78% of the betting handle are backing the game total to go over 215.5. This leaves 21% of the bets and 22% of the handle backing the under.

You can check back for all updated betting splits on DraftKings Network here.

RELATED NBA Prop Bets: Knicks at Cavaliers Game 3 Best Bets for Saturday 5/23/26

Here are the most popular player prop bets for the Saturday’s matchup:

  • Jalen Brunson 2+ Points in the 1st 3 mins (-203)
  • Dean Wade 3+ Assists (+401)
  • Karl-Anthony Towns Triple-Double (+3700)
  • Jalen Brunson 1st Points Scorer (+540)
  • Dennis Schroder 10+ Points (+312)
  • Donovan Mitchell 25+ Points (-183)

You also can read a full preview and pick for this Eastern Conference battle on DraftKings Network here, as well as the top player prop picks ahead of tip-off.

Sean Barnard
Sean Barnard
Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.
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