LiontipsNew York vs Cleveland. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
New York's losing streak has already reached four games. Knicks suffered home defeats to Toronto (121:123 OT) and Washington (105:116), and away defeats to Atlanta (124:139) and the Raptors (116:125). With 25 victories and 23 defeats, Tom Thibodeau's men are currently 7th in the Eastern conference standings.
Immanuel Quickley is listed as Day-To-Day in game's preview. But team's leader on points and rebounds, Julius Randle, is healthy and ready to play.
Cleveland suffered three defeats in five latest matches, losing to Minnesota (102:110) and Memphis (114:115) on away, and also to Golden State (114:120) at home. On January 16, Cavaliers secured home victories over New Orleans (103:113) and Milwaukee (114:102). With 29 victories and 19 defeats, J.B. Bickerstaff's men are currently 5th in the Eastern conference standings.
Team's leading scorer, Donovan Mitchell, is currently on team's injuried list.
Trends
СтавкаRandle: total over 22,5 points
Randle averages 25 points per game
СтавкаMobley: total over 14.5 points
Mobley averages 15 points per game
Tip and bets
Both teams are fighting for play-off spots. New Yorkers need to beat Cleveland at Madison Square Garden. Cavaliers are considered favorites of the upcoming game, but New York will surely put up a fight. Julius Randle and co should be able to upset the opponent, especially with Mitchell missing the game through injury.
Our prediction - New York to win
Head-to-head matches between these teams are usually low-scoring. Opponents failed to beat the total of 190 points in the most recent game. Knicks average 115 points per game at home, while Cavaliers score 109 on away. It is a crucial game for both teams, so we are not expecting a high-scoring encounter.
Our second bet is on total under 220.5 points
