Knicks vs Cavaliers Prediction
Even on the end of a back to back i’m going to side with the Knicks. The Cavs just don’t cover numbers dating back to last season, and they’re 3-8 ATS this season. Fresh off a loss to the Hornets, the Cavaliers just don’t appear to be a serious franchise. The Knicks are 5-0 SU and ATS in their last five games against the Cavaliers. That includes a 109-97 win a few days ago in Cleveland.
Oddsmakers are telling you what they think of the Cavaliers with this line. If the Cavs were in a good spot, they’d probably be favored with the rest advantage. They’re not. The play has to be the Knicks. I’m getting closer to being completely done with these Cavaliers. With the constant failed covers, poor defense, and bad losses to garbage teams, I have little use for the Cavaliers. Give me the Knicks and the reasonable line on Wednesday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Knicks and Hornets, and they play the Heat next. The Cavs have lost 4 of their last 5 games. The Cavs are 1-4 SU on the road, 4-2 SU at home, and 3-8 ATS on the season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 116.6 points per game on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 115 points per game on 44.2 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 22.8 points and 5.5 assists per game. Evan Mobley is averaging 17.5 points and 3.6 assists per game. James Harden is averaging 15.3 points and 5.7 assists per game. Jarrett Allen is averaging 13.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Cavs and Bucks, and they play the Pacers next. The Knicks have won 6 of their last 7 games. The Knicks are 2-2 SU on the road, 4-2 SU at home, and 4-6 ATS on the season.
The NY Knicks are averaging 110.6 points per game on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 102.3 points per game on 42.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.2 points and 3 rebounds per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.9 points and 3.1 assists per game. OG Anunoby is averaging 16.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Landry Shamet is averaging 9.3 points and 1.9 assists per game. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.4 rebounds per game.
Knicks vs Cavaliers Injury Report
Josh Hart is questionable for the Knicks with ankle soreness.
The Cavs will be without Sam Merrill with an elbow injury. Nae’Qwan Tomlin is out with a back injury. Jaylon Tyson is questionable with an ankle injury.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 13 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Cavaliers.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in four of their last five games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Knicks’ last seven home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Cavaliers’ last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (102.3).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (49.4).
- The Cavaliers have suffered the largest comeback loss from a HT lead this season – led by 24 points @ 76ers on October 22.
- The Cavaliers have allowed the most games with 40+ points (3) this season.