This Christmas Day NBA matchup pits the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The match data reveals a few key factors influencing the prediction. Looking at recent form, the Knicks have a mixed bag, while the Cavaliers show stronger offensive prowess, demonstrated by higher scores in their recent games. However, home advantage can play a huge role, especially during the Christmas Day games. The Knicks are playing at home, which provides a psychological advantage. Injury reports show the Knicks will be without key players, Shamet and McBride, impacting their depth. The Cavaliers also have injuries, notably Strus and Nance Jr., but the impact might be less given their recent offensive performances. Considering the match odds, the bookmakers favor the Knicks with a home win at 1.44, indicating a higher probability of victory. The Asian Handicap is set at -5.5 in favor of the Knicks. This shows the expectation is the Knicks should win by at least 6 points. The Over/Under is set at 239.5 points. The recent high scores displayed by both teams suggest a high-scoring game. My prediction is based on these factors. The Knicks, playing at home and favored by the odds, are expected to win. Their superior recent form and high-scoring games lead me to predict an over on the total points. With the Cavaliers having strong recent matches and the Knicks having an injury list, it will be a competitive match. Therefore, the prediction is: Knicks win with a final score above 239.5. The Asian Handicap prediction is Knicks to win.