🏀 Knicks vs. Cavaliers Player Props Today: NBA Playoff Picks & Best Bets for Game 3

Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, and Donovan Mitchell headline our best Knicks vs. Cavaliers player props today for Game 3.

Liam Fox

Last Updated: May 23, 2026 6:00 AM EDT • 3 minute read

Pictured: New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) as we provide our Knicks vs. Cavaliers player props today for Game 3. Photo by Brad Penner via Imagn Images.

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The Cavaliers have their backs against the wall as the Eastern Conference finals shifts to Cleveland for Game 3, with the Knicks leading the series 2-0.

My Knicks vs. Cavaliers player props today for Game 3 are highlighted by Karl-Anthony Towns' dominance on the glass as one of two plus-money NBA picks and best bets. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, with the Cavaliers priced as a 2.5-point home betting favorite.

🏀 Best Knicks vs. Cavaliers player props today: NBA playoff picks for Game 3

See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.

💰 Pick	💡 Best odds	⚖️ Bet size	🧠 Why I'm making this bet
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 rebounds	+105 via BetMGM	1u -> 1.05u	Leads the series with 13 rebounds per game.
Donovan Mitchell Under 3.5 assists	+120 via DraftKings	0.5u -> 0.6u	Finished Under 3.5 assists in five of last six games.
Jalen Brunson Over 6.5 assists	-125 via bet365	0.5u -> 0.4u	Coming off a 14-assist Game 2.

Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 2.05 units

💰 Best Knicks vs. Cavaliers prop bet

Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 rebounds (+105)

Karl-Anthony Towns has been more than up for the task battling the Cavaliers on the boards.

KAT leads the series by averaging 13 rebounds per game. He's cleared this total in three of his last four and would have an even longer run of success on the glass if not for the number of blowouts the Knicks have been involved in recently, which have significantly reduced Towns' minutes.

I don't expect a New York rout on Saturday, which is why I'm backing Towns to go Over his rebound total at BetMGM's market-best +105 odds, but there's value up to -112.

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Donovan Mitchell Under 3.5 assists (+120)

Donovan Mitchell's assist numbers are way down in the postseason. He's averaging 3.1 helpers per game after 5.7 in the regular season.

That's resulted in him finishing Under 3.5 assists in five of his last six games entering Saturday's matchup. I can't imagine why Under 3.5 is juiced to plus-money here, but I'm thrilled about it. DraftKings offers the top value among the best sports betting sites at +120.

Jalen Brunson Over 6.5 assists (-125)

Unlike Mitchell, Jalen Brunson's passing hasn't dropped off one bit in the playoffs.

The Cavaliers can't afford to leave any defender on an island with Brunson on Saturday after he crushed them with 38 points in the series opener. Cleveland adjusted by blitzing and double-teaming Brunson often in Game 2, but he answered with a playoff-high 14 assists.

I don't see how the Cavs can shy away from that strategy, which is why I like Brunson's chances of finishing Game 3 with at least seven assists as he's forced to look for his open teammates. The best price is at bet365, but there's value paying up to -130.

🚀 Knicks vs. Cavaliers same-game parlay

I built a 2-leg parlay for Game 3 around the Knicks winning and KAT again coming out on top in the crucial rebounding battle. New York is 5-1 this postseason when Towns tallies at least 12 rebounds. I'm placing my wager at BetMGM's +347 odds, the top value among the best sports betting apps.

💵 Knicks vs. Cavaliers SGP picks

Knicks ML (+118)
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 11.5 rebounds (+105)

Best odds: +347 via BetMGM (0.2u -> 0.69u)

💵 My betting record for NBA picks

All NBA picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since April 18.

Bet type	Record	Net profit	ROI
Overall	26-31	+3.91 units ✅	12.8% ✅
Player props	22-19	+3.88 units ✅	14.19% ✅
Parlays	4-12	+0.03 units ✅	0.88% ✅

💡 How I'm betting Knicks vs. Cavaliers

Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.

I'm betting two units total on Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3, with my favorite player prop (Towns Over 11.5 rebounds) getting a full-unit wager. My picks here are a combined 5-1 in this series, but I factored in the broader postseason as well into my best bets. Bankroll management is crucial in sports betting, so be smart with yours.

🚑 Knicks vs. Cavaliers injuries

📺 How to watch Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3

Date: Saturday, May 23
Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Rocket Arena (Cleveland)
TV: ABC

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Liam Fox

Liam Fox is a Publishing Editor for Sportsbook Review. Liam spent the past seven-plus years in the sports media industry building his NFL experience and contributing at some of North America's top outlets. His work has appeared on Sportsnet, Forbes, and Complex. He was previously an editor for nearly four years at theScore, specializing in NFL coverage. His career highlights include asking Patrick Mahomes a question at Super Bowl LV media day and shedding light on the champion Philadelphia Eagles' use of analytics through an in-depth interview with their lead data analyst. A graduate of Carleton University's Bachelor of Journalism program, you can usually find Liam writing about sports, watching sports, or playing sports.