New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

The New York Knicks try to close out their best-of-7 series against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip for Game 5 of the Round 1 Eastern Conference series is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Knicks vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks lead the series 3-1.

The Cavaliers were on the short end of a 102-93 loss in Game 4, as Cleveland has been pushed to the brink of elimination. The Cavs shot 46.8% from the field, while turning it over 12 times.

PG Darius Garland did his job in Game 4, hitting 9-of-16 from the field to finish with 23 points and 10 rebounds. SG Donovan Mitchell struggled, though, hitting just 5-of-18 from the field, and 0-for-4 from behind the 3-point line, ending up with just 11 points and 6 turnovers.

The Knicks shot 45.2% from the field, and it was just 64.3% from the free-throw line. However, the biggest difference for New York was the fact it outrebounded Cleveland at a 47-33 margin.

PG Jalen Brunson continued his tremendous series, going for 29 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while dropping in 5 triples. SG RJ Barrett stepped up with 26 points in Game 4, too.