What does Knicks -2.5 mean in this prediction market?

Knicks -2.5 means the Knicks must win the game by at least 3 points for the market to resolve to “Knicks.” If they win by fewer than 3, lose, or the game ends tied, it resolves to “Cavaliers.”

When does the Knicks vs Cavaliers spread market resolve?

The market is tied to the NBA game scheduled for May 25 at 8:00 PM ET and is expected to resolve after the game is completed, with the listed resolution date of May 26, 2026 UTC.

What happens if Knicks vs Cavaliers is postponed or canceled?

If the game is postponed, the market remains open until the game is played. If it is canceled entirely with no make-up game, the market resolves 50-50.

How much smart money is tracked on Knicks -2.5?

PolySpotter currently tracks $1,200 in smart money on this market, with 1 smart money signal identified.

What outcome wins for Cavaliers bettors in this spread market?

The “Cavaliers” side wins if the Cavaliers win outright, if the Knicks win by only 1 or 2 points, or if the game ends in a tie.

Part of: Knicks vs. Cavaliers

Spread: Knicks (-2.5)

This Polymarket NBA spread market asks whether the Knicks will beat the Cavaliers by 3 or more points in their May 25 game at 8:00 PM ET. If the Knicks win by 3+, the market resolves to “Knicks”; any other result, including a Knicks win by 1–2, a Cavaliers win, or a tie, resolves to “Cavaliers.” PolySpotter is tracking $1,200 in smart money and 1 signal on this market, including activity from a profitable serial sports bettor.

In the upcoming NBA game, scheduled for May 25 at 8:00 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Knicks" if the Knicks win the game by 3 or more points. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "Cavaliers". If the game ends in a tie, this market will resolve to "Cavaliers". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.

1 smart money signal detected, totaling $1,200.

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