Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA Eastern Conference final Game 3 matchup on Saturday, May 23

It wasn't always easy, but the New York Knicks took care of business at home, building a 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the best-of-7 Eastern Conference Finals series. Now the Cavs get a chance to play in front of the home crowd, where they're 6-1 this postseason. No team has ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit in NBA playoff history, so it's a critical night for the Cavs. 

Tipoff from Rocket Arena in Cleveland is set for 8 p.m. ET. on Saturday. Cleveland is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 214.5. 

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