The NY Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs. Knicks prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs. Knicks pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Rockets and Bulls, and they play the Bucks next. The Knicks have won 12 of their last 15 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 118 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 19.8 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 4.1 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.3 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Hornets and lost to the Thunder, and they play the Bucks next. The Cavs have won 12 of their last 14 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 120 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29 points and 5.9 assists, while James Harden is averaging 19.3 points and 8.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have won six of their last eight games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Knicks’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven home games against the Knicks have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last three games as underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- James Harden has recorded 6+ assists in 20 consecutive appearances—the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Donovan Mitchell is one of only two players in the league to have made 7+ threes in consecutive games this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
- Jalen Brunson has recorded 52 games with 3+ assists this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.2).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.3).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.2).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.9).
Cavaliers vs Knicks Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus.
Miles McBride is out for the Knicks.
Cavaliers vs Knicks Prediction
The Cavs are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and they’re the new sexy team with the Harden addition. However, the value is with the Knicks and the free points. The Knicks are healthy and too good of a team to turn down in the underdog role. The Knicks are also 2-0 SU against the Cavs this season. The Knicks have outright won 2 of their last 3 games as an underdog. The Knicks are capable of winning this game outright when they play to their potential. Let’s also not forget the Cavs are still 24-34 ATS on the year despite all of the recent winning. Give me the points.