Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse will play host to a Sunday NBA clash between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks (3-2) signed G Jalen Brunson to a four-year, $104 million dollar deal in free agency and have the look of a playoff team. On Friday, New York shot just 40 percent from the field during a 119-108 road loss against Milwaukee.'
R.J. Barrett led seven New York players in double figures with 20 points (7-17 FG) and five rebounds. Julius Randle added 14 points (3-10 FG) and 12 rebounds for the Knicks, who trailed by as many as 24 points on the night.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a breakthrough season with a young roster and added All-Star G Donovan Mitchell in a blockbuster trade with Utah. Through their first five games, the Cavaliers (4-1) play at the slowest tempo and rank second in the league in defensive efficiency. On Friday, Cleveland outscored host Boston by 13 points during the second half of a 132-123 overtime victory.
Caris LeVert and Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points apiece on a combined 27-for-46 shooting performance. Evan Mobley contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who connected on 16-for-35 from the three-point line.
Recent Betting Trends
- Knicks are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games.
- Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Under is 6-0 in Knicks last 6 Sunday games.
- Under is 6-2 in Cavaliers last 8 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Under is 9-4-1 in the last 14 meetings in Cleveland.
Free NBA Pick:
UNDER 222.5