NBA Spread May 25, 2026
Knicks vs Cavaliers Game 4: Take New York +2.5
New York covered as a small dog all series and the Cavaliers' bench fell apart in Game 3. Take the points.
The Pick
Knicks +2.5
+2.5 (-102) via DraftKings
Units
1.5u
AI Confidence
62%
Down 2-1 with a chance to even the series, the Knicks come in as small home favorites — wait, they're actually small road dogs because Game 4 is in Cleveland. New York has covered in 3 of 4 series games and the Cavaliers' bench play has been alarming.
Why we like the points
Donovan Mitchell has been incredible but Mobley and Allen have been outscored by their counterparts in the paint. With Brunson healthy and OG Anunoby back to full speed, the Knicks' switch-heavy scheme is forcing isolation looks the Cavs aren't equipped to punish.
Closing line value alert: this opened at +1.5 and has drifted to +2.5. Public is on Cleveland, sharps are on New York.