Ricky Rubio Points Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (-105/-123).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the 4th-most efficient shooting team in the league while at home this year.
The Knicks have played at the 6th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to boost opportunities for the Cavaliers.
The Knicks have given up the least offensive rebounds per game (8.0) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).
Ricky Rubio has successfully made 100.0% of his foul shots over the last 5 games, 21.1% more than he's made in all games this year.
Ricky Rubio will have the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to increases player production across the board.
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has successfully made 35.2% of his field goal attempts this year, placing him in the 8th percentile among all players in the NBA.
This matchup is a positive one for 3-point attempts; when the Knicks are away from home, opposing squads have tallied the 4th-most three attempts per game in the NBA against them this year (37.2).
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA this year.
The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 5th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).
This matchup may be a positive one for drawing fouls; their opposition have attempted a massive 24.1 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (8th-most in the league).