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Knicks' 9-game winning streak faces Cavaliers in Game 3 on Saturday

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The New York Knicks carry a 10-2 postseason record and a nine-game winning streak into Saturday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Cleveland. After sweeping the first two games, New York enters as betting underdogs at +117, with the SportsLine Projection Model backing them in 60% of simulations. All five Knicks starters are averaging more than 11 points per game, and Josh Hart poured in 26 points in Game 2.

The model also likes the Over 215.5 points at -109, projecting it hits in 64.5% of simulations. Both teams have trended Over in recent playoff action, and Cleveland's Rocket Arena has gone Over in four of its last five games. Mikal Bridges has scored at least 17 points in six of his last seven playoff games, adding offensive depth behind Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

In the NHL, the Canadiens look like solid value at +170 after winning Game 1, 6-2, on the road. Montreal is 7-2 on the road this postseason and has won four straight away games. The model projects a 51% win probability, making the Hurricanes-Canadians matchup one of Saturday's sharper plays.