Big Game Report #3

By Chase Bailkin

New York Knicks

(8-11)

VS

Cleveland Cavaliers

(9-9)

8th (East)

Fanduel Line

6th (East)

The 8th seed Knicks will take on the 6th seed Cavaliers tonight for the third time this season. The teams are tied at 1-1, each winning games at home. The two teams have been two surprises in the NBA this year, as both were bottom teams in the East last year. Behind good defense and energy from the young players, they are exceeding expectations this year. For the Knicks, tonight is a must win. They are on a 3 game losing streak and are in danger of dropping out of the top 8 if they lose. Because it is a must win, they have home court advantage, and they are a tough and resilient team on a losing streak, I fully expect them to bounce back and win tonight, but it will be a good game. Take the Knicks -1.5 but don’t touch the over/under. Instead, take Andre Drummond over 13.5 rebounds.