Player Props & Picks for Knicks vs Cavs (Game 3)

• Down 2-0, the Cleveland Cavaliers return home for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs the New York Knicks
• Donovan Mitchell has led the Cavaliers in scoring in both losses
• Read below for the latest Knicks vs Cavaliers player prop odds and my favorite picks for Game 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the ropes, down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks, but hoping a venue shift home can get them back into the series, starting with Game 3 Saturday night.

Online sportsbooks think they’re not done yet, picking them as slight home favorites in the NBA odds.

Cleveland made it priority one to limit Jalen Brunson’s scoring, but he turned into a lethal facilitator in Game 2, and I’m rolling with his playmaking Saturday as one of my top player prop bets for Game 3.

Read below for a list of Knicks vs Cavaliers odds, from their NBA starting lineups to the reserves, and my best bets.

Knicks vs Cavaliers Player-Prop Odds

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Knicks vs Cavaliers Prop Pick #1: Jalen Brunson Assists

Pick 1: Jalen Brunson OVER 7.5 Assists (+110 at bet365)

New York’s offense flows entirely through Brunson, and his playmaking has dismantled Cleveland’s defensive schemes.

While he averaged 6.8 assists during the regular season, his distribution has spiked in this playoff run. The Cavaliers struggle to contain facilitators, surrendering 25.0 assists per game during this postseason.

The situational trends heavily support this angle. Over his last five playoff games, Brunson is 4-1 against a 6.5 passing line, averaging a sturdy 8.2 dimes per contest. He has racked up 20 total assists through the first two games of this series. Against a defense that consistently leaks the extra pass, I am confidently firing on this over.

NY Knicks vs CLE Cavaliers Prop Pick #2: Donovan Mitchell Points

Pick 2: Donovan Mitchell OVER 27.5 Points (-105 at bet365)

To maintain their offensive firepower, Cleveland needs a massive performance from their franchise star. Mitchell’s overall regular-season baseline was 27.9 points per game, but his production at Rocket Arena reveals his true ceiling. During the regular season, he poured in 28.7 points per game on his home floor.

Donovan Home Playoff Averages

That dominance has directly translated to the playoffs. Mitchell has gone over the 27.5 points line in five of his seven home playoff games this year, averaging a ridiculous 28.4 points in that split. Operating with a 32.7% home usage rate, his volume is undeniable. I am backing Mitchell to light the lamp and cash this ticket.