Cleveland @ New York props

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).

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).