Surprising Eastern Conference finals Game 3 spread revealed after Knicks rout Cavaliers
The New York Knicks are heading into Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals as underdogs despite leading the series 2-0. After a convincing victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, the betting market has favored the Cavaliers by 2.5 points for the upcoming game. This shift is attributed to the home-court advantage and the tendency of bettors to support teams in must-win situations.
- ▪The Knicks won Game 2 against the Cavaliers with a score of 109-93.
- ▪The Knicks have won nine consecutive games and outscored the Cavaliers by 41 points since Game 1.
- ▪The betting market has made the Cavaliers 2.5-point favorites for Game 3 despite the Knicks' series lead.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 14:46:08 -0400 |
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Betting New York Knicks Surprising Eastern Conference finals Game 3 spread revealed after Knicks rout Cavaliers By Michael Leboff Published May 22, 2026, 2:46 p.m. ET The Knicks are underdogs in Game 3. Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Knicks head to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday with momentum and magic on their side. The bookmakers, however, are going in the other direction. There’s still plenty of time before tip-off, but the Knicks are 2.5-point underdogs across the betting market as of Friday afternoon, leaving plenty of fans and speculators scratching their heads.
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