Updated Knicks vs. Cavs Game 3 Betting Odds After NY Takes 2-0 Lead in NBA Eastern Conference Final

The Cleveland Cavaliers now face a 2-0 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals after falling to the New York Knicks by the final score of 109-93 in Game 2 on Thursday.

Cleveland is still favored to win Game 3 at home with -124 odds, via FanDuel Sportsbook.

It's worth noting that the Cavs are 6-1 in home playoff games during their current postseason run.

They won all four contests in Cleveland during a first-round win over the Toronto Raptors in seven games.

The Cavs similarly faced a 2-0 series deficit to begin their second-round clash with the Detroit Pistons, but responded by winning each of their next two home games.

While Cleveland couldn't secure a Game 6 victory over Detroit at home while holding a 3-2 series lead, the team won Game 7 on the road to advance to the conference finals.

The Cavs will attempt another series comeback against the Knicks after they blew a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter of Game 1 before losing in overtime.

Cleveland kept pace with New York throughout the first half of Thursday's matchup, but the Knicks broke the game open with an 18-0 run with the score tied at 53 in the third quarter.

The Cavs are looking to make their first NBA Finals appearance since 2018.

Game 3 between Cleveland and New York at Rocket Arena is on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.