Cleveland at Brooklyn

The Cavaliers don't have sparkplug guard Kyrie Irving who is out another week and is likely to win Rookie of the Year, plus fellow guard Anthony Parker is also sidelined. So the Cavs are forced to go with Lester Hudson in the backcourt. Cleveland ranks No. 24 in the NBA in points scored and No. 29 (42%) in field goal shooting. The UNDER is 4-1 in the Cavaliers last five games playing on one day of rest and 4-1 UNDER against the Eastern Conference. The Nets have won five of eight and defense has led the charge with New Jersey on a 7-2-1 UNDER the total. Of course, the offense is a problem at No. 23 in points scored and No. 28 at .426% shooting from the field and star Deron Williams is still getting over the flu, all the more reason to rely on defense and a slow pace. The UNDER is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings between these teams, too. Take the UNDER.