NBA Tips for Wednesday, May 20th 2026

We have NBA picks and predictions for Wednesday, May 20th, which features Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Our picks include a best bet and NBA same game multi, and we’re looking forward to the NBA action this week.

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Best Bet

Cavaliers +7.5 @ $1.90

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Like we saw with the Thunder on Tuesday, the Knicks could be rusty after sitting for a week, and the Cavaliers could be ready to fire.

The Cavaliers came through a tough series against the Detroit Pistons, and they’re not getting enough credit for taking down the top seed. They won twice on the road, which isn’t easy to do, and they should come into Madison Square Garden with a good mindset.

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are starting to believe in their ability to win in the playoffs, and there is always a lingering doubt with the Knicks that they can win the Eastern Conference Finals after coming up short most years.

Punters should expect a close game on Wednesday in Game 1, and getting the Cavaliers with a +7.5 start is sizable. They won the most recent meeting 109-94 in February, and the latest meeting at MSG was a two-point win to the Knicks.

It could come down to the final few plays of the game, so take the Cavaliers +7.5.

Cavaliers vs. Knicks SGM

Cavaliers +7.5, Donovan Mitchell Over 26.5 Points, Karl-Anthony Towns Under 17.5 Points, Under 217.5 Points @ $8.50

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It’s a big series for Mitchell, who looks to lead the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals. He played well for the most part against the Pistons, including 26 points in Game 7, which should give him enough confidence for this contest. We have him scoring over 26.5 points, and he’ll be the driving force for the Cavs.

Karl-Anthony Towns could struggle to score in the paint for the Knicks. The Cavaliers have Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley guarding him in the paint, so he could be forced to shoot from the three-point line. Whilst he’s capable from three, most of his points come in the paint, so include KAT under 17.5 points in NBA SGM picks.

It should be a defensive game, like it was when they last met. Our NBA picks this week have under 217.5 points.

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Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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