The New York Knicks are just two games away from the end of the regular season, where they will look at getting the team back to the No. 3 seed for the playoffs

After leading by as many as 15 points, they were overwhelmed as Mikal Bridges turned passive offensively (just eight points on six shots in 36 minutes), Karl-Anthony Towns became turnover-happy (he committed seven) and Donovan Mitchell proved unstoppable (27 points on 10-of-18 shooting in just 30 minutes with three blocks).

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Knicks are currently 22-15 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Cavaliers have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home. Cleveland has won both meetings versus New York by six and 37 points.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the New York Knicks in a crucial Eastern Conference game with playoff implications. Donovan Mitchell is expected to play, while Ty Jerome is out. The Knicks face significant absences,

The Knicks came out hot and with 3:58 seconds left in the first half they took a 15-point lead. Historically, this is a death sentence for any opponent. Coming into the game, they were 71-0 in the last 71 games in which they took a 15-point, or more, lead.

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The Knicks haven't been able to beat the Celtics or Cavaliers during the regular season. But that doesn't mean they can't do it in a playoff series.