Ricky Rubio Steals Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+105/-135).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Ricky Rubio has compiled 1.3 steals per game since the start of last season, placing him among the best players in the NBA by this standard: 94th percentile.
Favors Under
Ricky Rubio has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-whistled players in the NBA when it comes to technicals (79th percentile).
The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA this year.
The Cavaliers have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 25 games, which ought to lead to fewer possessions for the Knicks.
Ricky Rubio will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city usually worsens player production across the board.