Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks ATS Prediction 02/28/19

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (14-47) will travel to Madison Square Garden to meet the New York Knicks (13-48). The Cavaliers opened as 3-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 217 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks ATS Odds

The Knicks come in on a high note after beating the Orlando Magic in their last game, 108-103, as 7.5-point underdogs. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, were beat by the Portland Trail Blazers, 123-110, and failed to cover as 8.5-point underdogs. The New York game went 4.5 points under the projected point total of 215.5, while the Cleveland game finished 8.5 points over the projected point total of 224.5.

New York dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.203) and a turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 11.6). For those same stats, Orlando was 0.157 and 14.1, respectively. Cleveland, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 6.5 (better than their season average of 11.8). Mitchell Robinson fueled New York with 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks. Cleveland, meanwhile, was lifted by Cedi Osman, who had 27 points and seven rebounds.

In their two contests this year, the Cavaliers have won both. The two teams combined for 211 points in their most recent game, which was just over the projected point total of 209. Cleveland won 107-104, covering as a 2-point favorite. Cleveland out-rebounded New York. The Cavaliers had 17 offensive rebounds and 56 total rebounds, while the Knicks had 10 and 46, respectively. In the loss, Kadeem Allen led all scorers with 25 points.

Cavaliers games have finished over the total 52.5 percent of the time. Cleveland comes into the game with records of 14-47 straight up (SU) and 27-33-1 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Cleveland, a little over half of Knicks games have finished under the total. Additionally, New York owns records of 13-48 SU and 27-32-2 ATS.

Cleveland might have a tough time creating turnovers. New York ranks sixth in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.7 percent), while Cleveland forces the fifth-fewest turnovers (12.3 percent).

Cavaliers vs. Knicks Odds Pick

NBA Pick: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Knicks rank 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while the Cavaliers rank 25th (27.9).
  • Cleveland ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (44.1) while New York ranks 29th (47.9).
  • The Knicks rank 20th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Cavaliers rank 29th (2.6).
  • New York ranks 22nd in points off turnovers per game (15.2) while Cleveland ranks 29th (14.0).
  • Cleveland ranks 20th in points allowed in the paint per game (50.4) while New York ranks 26th (51.4).
  • The Cavaliers average 13.8 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Knicks rank 24th in second chance points allowed per game (14.2).
  • The Knicks rank 21st in steals per game (7.3) while the Cavaliers rank 27th (6.6).
  • Cleveland averages 21.0 assists per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA. New York ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (25.5).
  • New York ranks fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while Cleveland ranks 14th (13.5).
  • When holding opponents under 100 points, Cleveland is 5-3 and New York is 3-1.
  • The Knicks are 13-31 when they reach 100 points, while the Cavaliers are 12-23.
  • New York is 11-17-2 ATS at home, while Cleveland is 13-15-1 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone under in 19 of the Knicks’ 30 home games, while 15 of the Cavaliers’ 29 road games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Cleveland and New York are both 3-2 ATS.
  • The Cavaliers have 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games, while the Knicks have 3 unders and 2 overs
  • During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 115.8 points per game (12.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
  • The Knicks have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, New York has lost by an average of 8.2 points.