Los Angeles at Cleveland

Defending champion Cleveland has little to prove, on a 4-9-1 spread run. They come off a 118-101 loss at Milwaukee as a favorite and two games ago beat the 76ers 112-108 as -11 chalk. Shooting guard J.R. Smith is averaging three points on 3-of-29 shooting during a miserable three-game funk. They face a talented L.A. Clippers team that is capable of beating anyone, sixth in the NBA in points scored, and eighth in points allowed. Power forward Blake Griffin will be back in the starting lineup after sitting out for rest during Tuesday's loss to the Nets. Center DeAndre Jordan had 21 points and 23 rebounds in the game and the way to attack Cleveland is by crashing the boards. The Clippers are third in the NBA in field goal shooting defense, while the Cavs are #14. The Clippers have only been a dog one other time this season -- and won 116-92 at San Antonio. Take the L.A. Clippers on the moneyline.