It was a nail-biter, as the game required an overtime period to separate them. Still, very little rest time will be afforded to those who played, as Game 2 is scheduled for Friday, May 22, at 10:00 AEST.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Knicks to win

Value bet: Knicks in the handicap

Long shot: James Harden - First Basket

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The Knicks were taken the distance against Cleveland on Wednesday, with an overtime period being required to settle the game in their favour, ending 115-104.

If it weren’t for a big fightback in the fourth quarter, the hosts would be entering Game 2 behind.

Jalen Brunson starred for the Knicks once again as he put up 38 points in the 46 minutes he was on the court.

He had five rebounds and six assists. Mikal Bridges scored 18, with Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl Anthony-Towns each had 13.

The Cavs put up a fight, as they were led by Donovan Mitchell’s 29 points. Evan Mobley and James Harden did their best to help him, as they each scored 15. Mobley also had 14 rebounds in the game.

The second and third quarters were the Cavs, as they managed to score 67 points across them, while the Knicks only managed 46, as they added 23 in each after having scored 23 points in the first period, too.

Betting Markets to Watch

The Knicks are enjoying their basketball at the moment, having gone on an eight-game winning run. This makes them the favourites in the moneyline market.

However, there’s better value in alternative markets if you think the Knicks are going to win. The handicap line is worth consideration, as the line has been set at 6.5 points.

The Knicks are -6.5 on the line, and have covered the line in each of their last four playoff games against the Cavaliers.

Elsewhere, they are favoured as the ‘1st Quarter Winner’. Historically, the home team has won the first quarter in each of the Knicks' last seven Eastern Conference Finals games.

‘Jalen Brunson To Score 30+ Points’ also has value. The star guard has scored 32+ points in each of the Knicks' last four Eastern Conference Finals home games.

Our Prediction

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Our prediction is that the Knicks are the likely winners once again, as they do well when playing at MSG.

Our long shot is in the ‘James Harden - First Basket’. He has scored the first basket in three of his last four Conference Finals appearances.