Cleveland @ New York props

The matchup against Cleveland is a hard one for 3-point attempts; when the Cavaliers are the visiting team, opposing starting PGs have totaled the 15th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (5.0). The New York Knicks have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the league when playing at home this year. The Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Knicks.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year. The Knicks have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). Donovan Mitchell will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing while traveling usually decreases player production in all facets of the game.

Caris LeVert has attempted a measly 10.1 field goals per game this season, significantly less than his 14.7 mark last season. Caris LeVert has averaged 2.2 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling. The matchup vs. New York is a difficult one for 3-pointers; when the Knicks are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have put up the 14th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (29.6%). The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year. The Knicks have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Cavaliers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league this year. The Knicks have played at the 4th-least up-tempo pace in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to reduce possessions for the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games away from their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. New York is a tough one for getting to the free throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.2 free throws per game this year when the Knicks are playing at home (12th-least in the league). Darius Garland will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling tends to worsens stat production in all stat categories.

Evan Mobley has converted 8.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.0 higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year while playing on the road. Evan Mobley has played 34.0 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 92nd percentile. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The matchup against New York is a favorable one for three-point attempts; when the Knicks have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PFs have tallied the 30th-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.2). The Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.1) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

RJ Barrett has attempted 16.0 shots from the field per game this year, ranking him in the 90th percentile among all players in the league. RJ Barrett has attempted 5.3 three-point shots per game playing at home this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile out of all players in the NBA. RJ Barrett has been on the court for 33.3 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 91st percentile. The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Without the home court advantage, the Cavaliers have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Quentin Grimes has sunk 53.0% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games at home, 16.5% more than he's converted from beyond the arc over the course of the season while on his home court. Quentin Grimes has attempted 8.6 treys per game over the last 10 games, 2.9 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Quentin Grimes has been on the court for 34.0 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.8 more than he's been on the court for overall this season. The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Without the home court advantage, the Cavaliers have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

The New York Knicks have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the league when playing at home this year. The Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year, which ought to reduce plays for the Knicks.

Jarrett Allen has averaged 32.3 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 87th percentile. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 2nd-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 5 games on the road. The Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (8.1) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists). Jarrett Allen has sunk 82.4% of his free throws over the last 10 games on the road, 9.3% higher than he's converted overall this year while playing on the road. The matchup against New York may be a positive one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted an enormous 4.9 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Knicks are at home (27th-most in the NBA).

Mitchell Robinson has sunk 68.1% of his shot attempts from the field this year, placing him in the 97th percentile among all players in the league. The matchup against Cleveland is a good one for threes; when the Cavaliers are away from home, the opposition's starting Cs have posted the 30th-highest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (44.5%). The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Without the home court advantage, the Cavaliers have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Mitchell Robinson will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually raises player production across the board.

Josh Hart has converted 52.9% of his three-point attempts over the last 15 games, 12.9% more than he's made overall this year. The New York Knicks check in as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create new chances for scoring and assists). Without the home court advantage, the Cavaliers have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Cavaliers is a good one for getting to the free throw line; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.9 foul shots per game this year (29th-most in the NBA). Josh Hart will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing on your home court generally raises player performance for all stats.

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

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

Cedi Osman has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.