Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals kicks off at Madison Square Garden, pitting the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brunson’s squad enters with a +194 point differential, best margin over first ten playoff games recorded. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell’s Cavs ride a 31‑point road demolition of the Pistons. Knicks open as 7.5‑point favorites. Fans can boost wagers with a DraftKings promo code.

Across town, the MLB slate offers three intriguing matchups. In New York, Dylan Cease (3‑1, 2.41 ERA) seeks to repeat his May 2025 dominance over the Yankees, while Toronto’s Blue Jays sit at +1.5 on the run line with a 62% cover probability. Chicago’s Cubs carry a +1.5 edge against Milwaukee, bolstered by Jacob Misiorowski’s spotless 0.00 ERA this month.

Late night in San Diego, the Padres host the Dodgers at Petco Park, both sitting 29‑19. San Diego’s defense has surrendered just seven runs in its last four outings, earning a +134 money‑line and a near‑even 48% win probability. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights travel to Denver for the Western Conference Finals, where their 86.8% penalty‑kill rate gives them a +162 edge despite Colorado’s regular‑season dominance.