Cleveland at New York

Larry Brown made the comment at the heels of another Knicks loss by double digits on the road to Washington - another game they failed to cover - that this is the first time in his life where he has nearly had to beg his players to play. However, the Knicks are playing as a depleted team now without Frye, Marbury or Jalen Rose given all their injuries. Thus, they lose both on the offensive and defensive end with these 3 players out. Cleveland on the other hand will be short a player too as Iglauskas is out with a sprain. The Knicks are on the verge of losing a franchise 10th game in a row but rather than the side, I like the total as I think it's a safer play. After all, given these injuries which bode well for the under, but also the fact that the Cavs have gone under 6-1 in their last 7 as well as the Knicks being under to the tune of 5-0 in their last 5 all play into the hands of the under. The Cavs have played the under in their 7 of of last 8 road games and the Knicks are 4-1 on the under with 0 days rest as well.