New York at Cleveland

New York continues to improve, on a 4-1 SU/ATS run while covering five of six. In fact, the Knicks are on a 14-8 ATS run, plus 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 road games. New York is vastly improved on defense this season, #9 in the NBA in points allowed, #7 in field goal shooting defense allowing .433%. Cleveland is a big favorite, but begins a four-game road trip out West after this, including a national TV showdown at Golden State on Christmas Day. Cleveland won't be as up for this game and the Cavaliers are 2-8 ATS against a team with a losing straight-up record. Take the points on the NY Knicks.