New York @ Cleveland Picks & Props

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the league this year. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games while traveling, which ought to reduce plays for the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. New York is a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a measly 2.2 free throws per game this year when the Knicks are on the road (15th-least in the league).

The matchup vs. Cleveland is a challenging one for three-pointers; when the Cavaliers are on their home court, the opposition's starting PGs have put up the 15th-lowest three rate in the league this year (27.9%). The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing on the road. The Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the league this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson will not hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing away from your home court tends to decreases player production for all stats.

Evan Mobley has successfully made 55.0% of his shots from the field on his home court this year, placing him in the 85th percentile among all players in the NBA. Evan Mobley has played 34.0 minutes per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Evan Mobley will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court tends to improves player performance in all stat categories.

Caris LeVert has been called for 2.3 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most foul-prone players in the league (76th percentile). This matchup is a good one for 3-pointers; when the Knicks are the visiting squad, opposing squads have tallied the 4th-most threes per game in the league against them this year (13.5). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the league this year. The Knicks have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games while traveling, which ought to reduce plays for the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists).

The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing on the road. The Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the league this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Knicks. Julius Randle will not possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling tends to decreases player performance in all facets of the game.

Darius Garland has averaged 21.5 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the NBA in this category: 92nd percentile. Darius Garland has averaged 35.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 96th percentile. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league with the home court advantage this year. The matchup against the Knicks is a strong one for attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting PGs have totaled the 26th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (6.2). The Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Quentin Grimes has committed 2.5 personal fouls per game this year, putting him among the most-whistled players in the NBA (83rd percentile). The matchup vs. the Cavaliers is a difficult one for attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled the 15th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.8). The New York Knicks have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 25 games while playing on the road. The Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the league this year, which ought to decrease plays for the Knicks. The matchup vs. the Cavaliers is a difficult one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted a lowly 2.8 free throws per game this year (8th-least in the NBA).

Jarrett Allen has converted 63.9% of his shots from the field while playing at home this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile among all players in the NBA. Jarrett Allen has tallied 32.4 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 86th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league with the home court advantage this year. The Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Jarrett Allen has converted 83.8% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games at home, 7.9% more than he's made in all games this year while on his home court.

Mitchell Robinson has successfully made 77.2% of his shot attempts from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 17.4% more than he's sunk over the course of the season while on the road. The New York Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have allowed the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.9) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Mitchell Robinson has attempted 3.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's attempted overall this year.

RJ Barrett has attempted 16.1 shots per game this year, ranking in the 90th percentile among all players in the league. RJ Barrett has been on the court for 32.7 minutes per game while playing away from home this year, putting him in the 89th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA. The New York Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have allowed the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.9) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). RJ Barrett has made 83.3% of his foul shots over the last 5 games on the road, 8.0% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the season away from home.

Isaac Okoro has successfully made 58.9% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games at home, 6.7% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year at home. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league with the home court advantage this year. The matchup vs. the Knicks is a strong one for shots from the field; opposing starting SFs have tallied the 27th-most FG attempts per game in the league this year (12.6). The Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing squads over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Isaac Okoro has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 26.5% more than he's put through the net overall this year.

Josh Hart has successfully made 59.5% of his field goals over the last 15 games, 6.0% more than he's sunk in all games this year. Josh Hart has converted 46.4% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 15 games on the road, 10.5% higher than he's made over the course of the year when playing away from home. Josh Hart has averaged 31.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 86th percentile. The New York Knicks rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore create added chances for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have allowed the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (9.9) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

Cedi Osman has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Hartenstein has gone over 4.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.

Immanuel Quickley has gone over 11.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.