Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction
Given the lack of coverage last season, I’m not excited to back the Cavaliers as much as the next man. You can’t trust the Cavs night to night, and them being on the end of a back-to-back doesn’t help much either. However, despite the Knicks’ recent winning, they’re just 2-6 ATS on the season. The Knicks also have just one road win this season.
When the Cavs play to their potential, they’re one of the better teams in the league, and that at least makes them valuable in the underdog role. They can beat anybody any given night. There should be some motivation for the Cavs after losing to the Knicks in last season’s playoffs. I’ll take a shot with the Cavaliers and the free baskets on Saturday afternoon.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Nets and Bulls, and they play the Bucks next. The Knicks have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 110 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 105.3 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.6 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.9 points and 3.1 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Landry Shamet is dishing out 2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.3 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the 76ers, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Hornets next. The Cavs have won 16 of their last 23 regular-season games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 22.5 points and 5.5 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 18.8 points and 3.5 assists. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last five home games following a home win.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of the Knicks’ last five games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last eight night games against the Knicks following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Knicks’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers have suffered the largest comeback loss from a HT lead this season – led by 24 points @ 76ers on October 22.
- The Cavaliers rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (77.8%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (75.0%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for rebound percentage this season (54.2%).