<p>While there will still be opportunities for both to win the best-of-seven series, a defeat here for some could be enough to effectively end their chances of advancing to the Conference Semi-finals.</p><p>In this preview, we'll look specifically at the Eastern Conference…</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Knicks to win</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Knicks to win by 1-10 points</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> Raptors to beat Cavs</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>As of writing, we're still waiting for the result of Game 2 between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers (Boston lead 1-0) and the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic (Orlando lead 1-0).</p><p>Still, we've had results in the other two Eastern Conference games, which is where we'll focus our main attention.</p><p>The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a commanding position, as they lead the Toronto Raptors 2-0 after winning their home games to start the series.</p><p>On Friday, April 24 (11:00 AEST), Game 3 will take place in Canada, and the Raptors will need to win to give themselves any real hope of making the next stage.</p><p>The other game in the East that has already played Game 2 is between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks.</p><p>This one is tied at 1-1, after the Hawks won Game 2 by a single point (107-106).</p><p>They'll now head to Atlanta for the next two games, with the first on Friday, April 24 (10:00 AEST).</p><p>For reference, the Philadelphia 76ers will be at home for Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, April 25 (10:00 AEST), while the Orlando Magic will host Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, April 26 (04:00 AEST).</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p>As noted, our betting focus is based on the Game 3's of the two matches whereby we already know how Game 2 concluded.</p><p>In the game between the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba/new-york-knicks-at-atlanta-hawks-10392180">Hawks and Knicks</a>, we think there's value worth exploring in the <strong>Knicks' moneyline</strong>.</p><p>New York has won its last three trips to Atlanta, although the last two matches have been close.</p><p>For this reason, we think there's better value in the <strong>Big Win Little Win market, with the Knicks winning by between 1 and 10 points</strong>.</p><p><strong>Jalen Johnson is worth value to score a </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/what-is-a-triple-double"><strong>triple-double in the NBA</strong> </a>, having been exceptional all year, especially last December when he managed four in a row.</p><p>In the other game between the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba/cleveland-cavaliers-at-toronto-raptors-10392176">Raptors and Cavs</a>, we think there's <strong>potential value in the Raptors as underdogs</strong>.</p><p>Toronto won the last meeting at home between these two sides, while the H2H is 12-8 over the last 20 games. Of the eight wins they hold, five over this time have been at home.</p><p>The Raptors are in a must-win position, otherwise things could be over by the end of Game 4; with this in mind, we think they offer some<strong> value in the moneyline</strong>.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba">NBA betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>Our picks for Game 3 involve the <strong>Knicks as our most likely winner</strong>, with the <strong>Raptors offering long shot value as an underdog</strong>.</p><p>For more insights, check out our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/tips">NBA tips and predictions</a> or explore the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/events/nba-playoffs">NBA playoff odds</a> for the full postseason picture.</p>