New York at Cleveland

No team in the NBA is playing below their talent level than the New York Knicks. After a pair of blowout wins, the Knicks were blown out in their last game. I expect that this team, which has shown signs of life recently, to respond. I'm not sure if anyone could have projected the Cavaliers to be the favorite in this one at this stage of the season, and that alone should light a fire under the Knicks. The Knicks had progressively scored more points in four straight games before being derailed in their last contest, and I expect them to pick it up again. The Cavs have had some really bad defensive lapses that have seen three opponents score 124 or more points against them. The Cavs' inconsistency has left them at 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 following an ATS win, and an identical 3-12-1 ATS mark in their last 16 vs. a losing team. Cleveland has played up when they have had a pair of days rest where they have played to a 21-8 mark to the OVER in their last 29. Take New York and play the OVER in this one.