Knicks vs. Cavaliers prediction: Cleveland to win, Donovan Mitchell projected for big game in Game 3 of ECF 2026
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers predictions for NBA Playoffs Saturday.
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA prediction for Game 3 of the series.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on Saturday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model projects the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of the Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Cavaliers lineup will feature players like Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley, while the Knicks will be led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Knicks vs. Cavs prediction: Who will win Game 3?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Knicks and Cavaliers, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cavaliers a 61% chance of defeating the Knicks in Game 3 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. Our predicted final score in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals has the Cavaliers winning 109-106.
According to our model, the Cavaliers (-3.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 215.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3 odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type
Knicks
Cavaliers
Spread
+3.5 (-114)
-3.5 (-105)
Moneyline
+125
-144
Total
o215.5 (-110)
u215.5 (-110)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers picks and best bet for Game 3
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3 player props
Looking for Knicks vs. Cavaliers NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Arena.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 26 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
Donovan Mitchell is projected to score 26 points tonight.
The winner of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals will progress to the NBA Finals. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series between the Knicks and Cavaliers is at Cleveland's Rocket Arena.
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Conclusion
We predict the Cavaliers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Knicks in Game 3 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
