The Cleveland Cavaliers (13-37) welcome the New York Knicks (14-36) to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Cavaliers are 1-point underdogs and will attempt to put an end to a 10-game home losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 217 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Odds
In the Knicks’ last contest, they were victorious over the Indiana Pacers, 92-85, despite being 11-point underdogs. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, were thoroughly outplayed by the Golden State Warriors, 131-112, and failed to cover as 2-point underdogs. The New York game finished 35.5 points under the projected point total of 212.5, while the Cleveland game finished 19.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5.
The Knicks, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.9, had a solid mark of 31.8, while the Pacers had a free throw rate of 0.171 (below the 0.220 mark opponents have averaged against New York this season). Cleveland, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.7 vs. 23.3). Kevin Love had a solid game for Cleveland with 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. New York, meanwhile, received a boost from Julius Randle, who had 16 points and 18 rebounds.
In three matchups against each other this year, the Knicks have won two. The two teams combined to score 192 points in their most recent game, which was well under the projected point total of 222.5. New York won 106-86, covering as a 1.5-point favorite. New York did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (15-17; 88.2 percent). Cleveland, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 15.9). Tristan Thompson had a double-double in the defeat, with 13 points and 22 rebounds.
Of the Knicks’ 50 games, 30 have finished under the O/U total. New York heads into the game with records of 14-36 straight up (SU) and 25-24-1 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to New York, Cavaliers games have a tendency to go over the projected point total (56.0 percent). Further, Cleveland is 13-37 SU and 21-27-2 ATS.
New York may have trouble getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Knicks currently rank 26th in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.178, while Cleveland ranks second in FTA rate allowed (0.162).
Knicks vs. Cavaliers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Cavaliers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Cavaliers rank 18th in three pointers attempted per game (31.9) while the Knicks rank 27th (29.9).
- New York ranks third in points allowed in the paint per game (43.0) while Cleveland ranks 29th (54.2).
- The Knicks rank 14th in assists allowed per game (24.1) while the Cavaliers rank 28th (25.9).
- New York ranks 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.0) while Cleveland ranks last (20.0).
- New York averages 14.8 second chance points per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Cleveland ranks 13th in second chance points allowed per game (12.7).
- The Knicks rank fifth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Cavaliers rank 27th (9.0).
- The Cavaliers rank fifth in rebounds allowed per game (43.0) while the Knicks rank 18th (45.8).
- New York ranks 18th in fast break points allowed per game (13.6) while Cleveland ranks 26th (15.0).
- New York ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (5.0) while Cleveland ranks last (6.5).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, New York is 6-3 and Cleveland is 4-3.
- When scoring above 100 points, the Cavaliers are 12-25 and the Knicks are 12-22.
- Cleveland is 9-16-1 ATS at home, while New York is 13-12 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 14 of the Knicks’ 25 road games, while 14 of the Cavaliers’ 26 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Knicks are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Cavaliers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, New York has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Cleveland has 4 overs and 1 push.
- During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 102.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 104.8 points per game (6.4 below their season average).
- The Cavaliers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 9.0 for the season.
