This edition of Formulator Focus is for Saturday night’s Cavs at Knicks game. This game is broadcast at 8:30 PM ET on ABC as part of NBA primetime.
The Line
The Cavs are favored by 6.5 with a total of 217.5.
The Intrigue
Is this Carmelo Anthony’s trade showcase game? Does Anthony go off and show the Cavs why they should trade for him?
The much discussed Anthony to the Cavs for Kevin Love trade is rumored to still be discussed while the Cavs have little interest in that deal it seems.
Love is considered probable for tonight’s game. The Knicks are expected to be without Derrick Rose.
The History
The Cavs have blown the Knicks out twice already this season.
On Ring Night at the Q, the Cavs beat the Knicks down 117-88. Then on December 7, 2016, the Cavs went to MSG and dominated the Knicks 126-94.
The Numbers
Neither team comes into this game hot.
The Cavs are 33-15 overall but only 11-10 on the road this season. They’re just 5-5 in their last 10 games.
The Knicks are 22-29 overall with a 13-11 record at home this year. They’ve lost 6 of their last 10 games.
When the Cavs win on the road, they win by average of 8.8 points. When they lose on the road, they lose by an average of 12.5.
When the Knicks win at home, they win by an average of 8 point. When they lose at home, they lose by an average of 9.4.
The Pick
This game is in primetime so both clubs are showing up to play. They know they’re the only national game Saturday night. Both squads have had time to rest to prepare for this game.
The Formula predicts the Knicks have a 52% chance of winning with a total of 213 points in the game.
Take the Knicks +6.5 tonight.
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