Knicks vs. Cavaliers prediction, odds, line, start time: Advanced computer model releases NBA picks for Tuesday, April 18

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their first-round affair on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers are 5.5-point favorites at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 214 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

Before making any Knicks vs. Cavaliers picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the second week of the 2023 NBA playoffs a stunning 71-37 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $3,000. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows New York guard Jalen Brunson is a very effective playmaker. Brunson is able to break down the defense and get into the mid-range area consistently for a smooth 15-foot jumper. The Villanova product dropped a team-high 27 points with two assists in the Game 1 win.

The model also knows Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell continues to be the No. 1 option offensively for this group. Mitchell has a great shooting range from downtown and a knack for finishing around the rim. On Saturday, the Louisville product amassed a game-high 38 points, eight assists, and six 3-pointers. 

Now, it has set its sights on Knicks vs. Cavaliers. We can tell you the model is leaning Under on the point total, and it also says one side has all of the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

So who wins Knicks vs. Cavaliers? And which side has all of the value? Join SportsLine now to find out, all from the model that has crushed its top-rated NBA picks against the spread!