The Knicks just gutted out a dramatic overtime win in Game 1 after erasing a 22-point deficit — that's a team playing with elite resilience and MSG firmly behind them. Cleveland blew a massive lead and is emotionally fragile heading into Game 2 on the road, where they've already proven they can't close. Talent, momentum, and home court all point to New York covering the -6.5.

Everybody wants to crown the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, but Cleveland is here to ruin the party — 6.5 points is way too many to give a battle-tested Cavs squad in a Game 1 playoff spot. OG Anunoby is questionable with a hamstring issue for New York, which could hamper their defensive versatility right when they need it most. The Cavaliers don't need to WIN this game — they just need to stay within a possession or two, and that's exactly the kind of resilient, chip-on-their-shoulder performance this team is built for.