Second player prediction in NY!
Meleek Thomas is averaging 13.0 points per game this season, comfortably above the 8,5 line. He scored 9 points in 24 minutes against the Knicks on November 7, and has been averaging 23.1 minutes per game.
Match: Knicks vs Cavaliers
League / Competition: NBA
Our Pick: Thomas over 8,5 points
Odds: 1.85
Market: Player Props
Analyst Confidence: 5/5
Meleek Thomas is an interesting player-prop option in this matchup. He is averaging 13.0 points per game this season, giving him a solid margin above the 8,5 points line.
His previous meeting with New York is also encouraging. Thomas scored 9 points in 24 minutes against the Knicks on November 7, narrowly clearing this line.
Thomas has been getting meaningful minutes in Cleveland’s rotation, averaging 23.1 minutes per game. That playing time gives him opportunities to contribute offensively, particularly through his outside shooting.
The main concern is consistency, as Thomas is still a rotation player rather than one of Cleveland’s primary scoring options. However, the low line makes this an appealing selection.