CAVALIERS/ATLANTA - UNDER 216.5......It's pretty much unprecedented what Cleveland just did, completely revamping their team mid-season. As bad as they were playing, they pretty much had nothing to lose. Defensively, last week's Cavs couldn't stop a runny nose. It's gonna take a while for this new team to gel, but I look for them to play inspired defense right out of the gate.
BOSTON -4 over Indiana. It's Friday night at the Garden and with this short number I'm looking at the better team, who happens to be home.
SACRAMENTO +5.5 against Portland. The Blazers went to OT against Charlotte last night, so might have tired legs. These teams have played twice, with the home team getting the W both times.
Cleveland won’t have their new players for tonight’s game. Depleted bench may tire them and still going under, but looking for a Cleveland team to play defense isn’t the greatest reasoning
The total is down to 214. Even with G-league players, instead of the new trade guys, it's not so much their defensive talent---but who besides Lebron's gonna score? Still like the UNDER.