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New York (2-0) at Cleveland (0-2)
- When: May 23 2026, 8:00 PM
- Where: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH, USA
- TV: ABC
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Moneyline
New York Knicks +115
Cleveland Cavaliers -135
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Point Spread
New York Knicks 2.5 (-105)
Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5 (-115)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total
Over 216.0 (-110)
Under 216.0 (-110)
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- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
James Harden Preview & Props
James Harden has faced heavy defensive pressure throughout this NBA postseason, forcing him into difficult scoring situations and limiting his overall offensive rhythm. Even while handling major playmaking responsibilities for the Cleveland Cavaliers in your scenario, his ability to control tempo and create opportunities remains a major storyline during these playoff battles.
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Points – James Harden (CLE)
Over 15.5 (-230)
Under 15.5 (+170)
Over 16.5 (-180)
Under 16.5 (+135)
Over 17.5 (-135)
Under 17.5 (+105)
Over 18.5 (-110)
Under 18.5 (-120)
Over 19.5 (+115)
Under 19.5 (-150)
Over 20.5 (+140)
Under 20.5 (-185)
Over 21.5 (+175)
Under 21.5 (-240)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Points – James Harden (CLE)
Over – 1Q 4.5 (-115)
Under – 1Q 4.5 (-115)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Points Milestones – James Harden (CLE)
To Score 10+ Points -10000
To Score 15+ Points -330
To Score 20+ Points +105
To Score 25+ Points +300
To Score 30+ Points +750
To Score 35+ Points +1700
To Score 40+ Points +3000
To Score 45+ Points +4500
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
1st Quarter Points Milestones – James Harden (CLE)
To Score 2+ Points – 1Q -900
To Score 4+ Points – 1Q -180
To Score 6+ Points – 1Q +155
To Score 8+ Points – 1Q +350
To Score 10+ Points – 1Q +750
To Score 12+ Points – 1Q +1200
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Top Points Scorer
James Harden (CLE) +750
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Rebounds – James Harden (CLE)
Over 3.5 (-300)
Under 3.5 (+215)
Over 4.5 (-135)
Under 4.5 (+105)
Over 5.5 (+140)
Under 5.5 (-185)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Rebounds Milestones – James Harden (CLE)
To Record 3+ Rebounds -1000
To Record 5+ Rebounds -145
To Record 7+ Rebounds +235
To Record 10+ Rebounds +1100
To Record 13+ Rebounds +3500
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Rebounds Leader
James Harden (CLE) +5500
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Assists – James Harden (CLE)
Over 5.5 (-150)
Under 5.5 (+115)
Over 6.5 (+125)
Under 6.5 (-165)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Assists Leader
James Harden (CLE) +200
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Made 3 Points Shots – James Harden (CLE)
Over 1.5 (-250)
Under 1.5 (+185)
Over 2.5 (+120)
Under 2.5 (-160)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Made Threes Milestones – James Harden (CLE)
To Make 1+ Threes -3500
To Make 2+ Threes -275
To Make 3+ Threes +115
To Make 4+ Threes +290
To Make 5+ Threes +650
To Make 6+ Threes +1400
To Make 7+ Threes +2500
To Make 8+ Threes +4000
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Threes Made Leader
James Harden (CLE) +600
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Steals – James Harden (CLE)
Over 1.5 (+160)
Under 1.5 (-215)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record a Double-Double
James Harden (CLE) +650
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record a Triple-Double
James Harden (CLE) +4500
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Points and Assists – James Harden (CLE)
Over 23.5 (-145)
Under 23.5 (+110)
Over 24.5 (-115)
Under 24.5 (-115)
Over 25.5 (+105)
Under 25.5 (-135)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 15+ Pts + Ast
James Harden (CLE) -2200
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 20+ Pts + Ast
James Harden (CLE) -400
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 25+ Pts + Ast
James Harden (CLE) -125
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 30+ Pts + Ast
James Harden (CLE) +225
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 40+ Pts + Ast
James Harden (CLE) +2000
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 35+ Pts + Ast
James Harden (CLE) +750
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Points and Rebounds – James Harden (CLE)
Over 21.5 (-165)
Under 21.5 (+125)
Over 22.5 (-135)
Under 22.5 (+105)
Over 23.5 (-110)
Under 23.5 (-120)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 15+ Pts + Reb
James Harden (CLE) -1200
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 20+ Pts + Reb
James Harden (CLE) -270
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 25+ Pts + Reb
James Harden (CLE) +115
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 30+ Pts + Reb
James Harden (CLE) +325
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 35+ Pts + Reb
James Harden (CLE) +850
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 40+ Pts + Reb
James Harden (CLE) +2000
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Rebounds and Assists – James Harden (CLE)
Over 9.5 (-215)
Under 9.5 (+160)
Over 10.5 (-135)
Under 10.5 (+105)
Over 11.5 (+110)
Under 11.5 (-145)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 10+ Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) -200
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 15+ Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) +475
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 20+ Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) +3300
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Total Points, Rebounds and Assists – James Harden (CLE)
Over 27.5 (-165)
Under 27.5 (+125)
Over 28.5 (-135)
Under 28.5 (+105)
Over 29.5 (-115)
Under 29.5 (-115)
Over 30.5 (+105)
Under 30.5 (-135)
Over 31.5 (+120)
Under 31.5 (-160)
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 20+ Pts + Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) -1500
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 25+ Pts + Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) -350
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 30+ Pts + Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) -110
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 35+ Pts + Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) +250
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 40+ Pts + Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) +675
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 45+ Pts + Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) +1400
New York Knicks @ Cleveland Cavaliers
To Record 50+ Pts + Reb + Ast
James Harden (CLE) +3700
James Harden Post Season Statistics
| Game | Min/G | PTS/G | FG% | REB/G | AST/G |
| 16 | 37.4 | 19.6 | 40.7 | 5.2 | 5.8 |
James Harden Last 10
| Date | vs | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3pts |
| May 21 | @NY | L 109-93 |
32 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| May 19 | @NY | L 115-104 |
42 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| May 17 | @DET | W 125-94 |
36 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| May 15 | vs DET | L 115-94 |
37 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| May 13 | @DET | W 117-113 |
43 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| May 11 | vs DET | W 112-103 |
37 | 24 | 0 | 11 | 5 |
| May 9 | vs DET | W 116-109 |
40 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| May 7 | @DET | L 107-97 |
37 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| May 5 | @DET | L 111-101 |
35 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| May 3 | vs TOR | W 114-102 |
37 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
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NBA Playoffs Props Picks & Predictions
James Harden has struggled to consistently produce offensively lately, averaging under 18 combined points and assists across his last three playoff games. Heavy defensive pressure from the New York Knicks and slower playoff pacing have limited his overall impact, making another difficult outing possible in Game 3 for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
James Harden Props Pick: Total Points and Assists –
Under 24.5 (-115)
A $115 Bet on that Props will return $215
NBA Playoffs Odds & Props source: Bovada Sportsbook
