New York @ Cleveland picks

Miles McBride has sunk 48.3% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games on the road, 9.3% higher than he's made from downtown over the course of the season without the home court advantage. The New York Knicks will likely see a spike in plays in this game from competing against the fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games. Miles McBride has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 19.4% higher than he's made in all games this season.

The New York Knicks will likely see a spike in plays in this game from competing against the fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and generate more opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 4th-best in in the NBA with 12.6 offensive boards per game over the last 25 games.

Jalen Brunson has compiled 26.0 points per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the league in this category: 98th percentile. Jalen Brunson has converted 2.3 threes per game this year, ranking in the 89th percentile among all players in the league. Jalen Brunson has averaged 35.3 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 95th percentile. The matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers is a good one for three-pointers; the opposition's starting PGs have shot for the 2nd-highest three rate in the league this year (41.4%). The New York Knicks will likely see a spike in plays in this game from competing against the fastest pace-of-play team in the league over the last 5 games (the Cleveland Cavaliers).

De'Andre Hunter has sunk 3.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's made from beyond the arc in all games this year. The Cavaliers rank as the 2nd-highest scoring offense in the league this year. The fastest pace team in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Cavaliers. De'Andre Hunter has sunk 3.9 foul shots per game this year, putting him in the 93rd percentile among all players in the NBA. De'Andre Hunter will enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing with the home court advantage usually improves player production in all stat categories.