New York @ Cleveland picks

Julius Randle has tallied 3.0 personal fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league (94th percentile). The New York Knicks rank as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The New York Knicks have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games without the home court advantage. The Cavaliers have played at the slowest pace in the NBA this year, which should lead to fewer opportunities for the Knicks. Julius Randle has converted 61.7% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, -14.0% lower than he's converted over the course of the season.

Immanuel Quickley has successfully made 3.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.2 higher than he's converted from 3-point range in all games this season on the road. The New York Knicks rank as the best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). The Cavaliers have allowed the 9th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.0) in the league to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Immanuel Quickley has converted 4.0 free throws per game over the last 10 games on the road, 1.7 higher than he's sunk in all games this year away from home. This matchup is a challenging one for getting to the foul line; opposing clubs have attempted a measly 21.6 foul shots per game when the Cavaliers are on their home court this year (6th-least in the NBA).

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league at home this year. The Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (7.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Knicks may be a challenging one for getting to the free throw line; opposing squads have attempted just 20.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Knicks are the visiting team (7th-least in the league). Cedi Osman will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home stadium usually increases player performance in all facets of the game.

Donovan Mitchell has accumulated 2.4 personal fouls per game when playing at home this year, ranking in the 81st percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most sluggish pace in the league this year. The Knicks have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games on the road, which should decrease plays for the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against New York is a hard one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a measly 2.3 foul shots per game this year when the Knicks are on the road (15th-least in the NBA).

Evan Mobley has sunk 55.0% of his field goals while on his home court this year, ranking in the 85th percentile among all players in the NBA. Evan Mobley has averaged 34.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 92nd percentile. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league at home this year. The Knicks have allowed the least offensive rebounds per game (7.9) in the NBA to opposing clubs over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Evan Mobley will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home usually improves player production in all stat categories.