Although the Cleveland Cavaliers are running away in the Eastern Conference, they are hardly alone. The New York Knicks will be a serious NBA betting threat come playoff time. Cleveland and New York will clash Wednesday night in the first of two TNT games. Second on the docket is an intriguing matchup between the improved Detroit Pistons and the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. Oklahoma City has the best record in the NBA. Most important of all, the Thunder are printing money as the most profitable team in the NBA board.
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
New York Knicks Team Overview
First among New York scorers is Jalen Brunson with 26.3 points per game.
New York has NBA metrics of 9th for scoring offense, 4th for field goal percentage, 9th for 3-point field goal percentage, 5th for free throw percentage, and 25th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Knicks have NBA metrics of 13th for scoring defense, 22nd for field goal percentage permitted, 28th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 4th for defensive rebounding.
The Knicks are 45-27 straight up, 33-38-1 against the spread, and 38-33 over/under the sports betting total. Late on, New York has covered four out of their last seven games. The Knicks have gone over the total in three of its previous eight matchups. Concurrently, New York is 3rd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. New York is 13 games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Overview
First among Cleveland scorers is Donovan Mitchell with 23.7 per game.
Cleveland has NBA metrics of 2nd for scoring offense, 2nd for field goal percentage, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage, 15th for free throw percentage, and 10th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Cavaliers have NBA metrics of 10th for scoring defense, 3rd for field goal percentage permitted, 14th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 10th for defensive rebounding.
The Cavaliers are 58-14 straight up, 44-27-1 against the spread, and 46-26 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Cleveland has covered three out of their last eight games. The Cavaliers have gone over the total in four of its previous five matchups. Concurrently, Cleveland is first in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Boston is 4.5 games behind the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
SBG Best Bet: New York Knicks.
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 9:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Detroit Pistons Team Overview
First among Detroit scorers is Cade Cunningham with 25.7 points per game.
Detroit has NBA metrics of 11th for scoring offense, 9th for field goal percentage, 14th for 3-point field goal percentage, 19th for free throw percentage, and 8th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Pistons have NBA metrics of 14th for scoring defense, 8th for field goal percentage permitted, 23rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 1st for defensive rebounding.
The Pistons are 41-32 straight up, 39-32-2 against the spread, and 37-35 over/under the sports betting total. Late on, Detroit has covered two out of their last seven games. The Pistons have gone over the total in three of their previous four matchups. Concurrently, Detroit is 5th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Detroit is 17.5 games behind the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Overview
First among Oklahoma City scorers is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 32.8 points per game.
Oklahoma City has NBA metrics of 4th for scoring offense, 7th for field goal percentage, 6th for 3-point field goal percentage, 1st for free throw percentage, and 11th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Thunder have NBA metrics of 2nd for scoring defense, 1st for field goal percentage permitted, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 23rd for defensive rebounding.
The Thunder are 60-12 straight up, 47-21-4 against the spread, and 38-22 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, OKC has covered nine out of their last ten games. The Thunder have gone under the total in four of their previous six matchups. Concurrently, OKC is 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. Houston is 13.5 games behind the Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
SBG Best Bet: Oklahoma City Thunder.