I like cavs in the first half. Cavs will be +4.5. Reason I like the cavs is that they will be more rested. Cavs played on Saturday while the suns played on Monday against the clippers. THe last time cavs played the suns in Cleveland, the cavs had a 18 point halftime lead only to lose 99-90. THe last time cavs played at Phoenix (2012-13 season), cavs built a 37-16 lead at the end of the first quarter of that game only to lose 107-105. THe cavs lost to the knicks 107-97 on Saturday night and were down 58-50 at the half of that game. In this game, the suns have played 2 straight on the road and are returning home for this game. This is ideal where you take the road dog (cavs) that is rested.
This is my first post this year and hopefully we win. The suns have had 2 tough games against the warriors and clippers on the road. I like going against teams that go through a long successful (7 game) road trip and return home to play against a rested team waiting for them. This is where jet lag catches of a team on a 7 game road trip. For example the warriors went 6-1 on eastern road trip and were extremely flat on the home games after that road trip. I also like going against a team like the suns that just played 2 very tough road games and have to play a rested tam.
I like the matchups and as of now I'm seeing the majority backing the suns heavy. Prolly going to wait and see if the line moves up more. I feel like this will be a real competitive/good game so I'll gladly take those points
What jet-lag ??? There is no time difference between AZ and CA. Also, Bled should be back and that will help Dragic a lot. Tucker is out but that could be a good thing. If anything, I like PHX 1q/1h ats. Desperation time in the desert.
I like one similar play on Friday. It is Minnesota twolves at charlotte bobcats. Last time Minnesota defeated charlotte 119-92. Charlotte will be a 2-3 point favorite in this game.