This pick was released to clients on January 30, 2015 at 9:57AM ET.
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Sacramento at Cleveland

January 30, 2015
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Premium Pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to win the Eastern Conference this season, but their team chemistry has not progressed as quickly as many thought it would. Kevin Love does not appear to fit into things as his scoring and rebounding numbers have taken a big hit. The Cavs lost the only other inside presence they had in Anderson Varejao, and with LeBron sidelined this is not even a mediocre team. The Cavaliers are an awful team without James on the floor (he's again doubtful), where they have been 2-10 SU/ATS in his absence. Sacramento at 16-28 has to play a tough Western Conference schedule. The Kings have a strong track record in Cleveland where they are 6-1 ATS in their last seven trips here, and catch Cleveland while the cupboard is bare. Take Sacramento both ATS and on the moneyline.

1.5 units on Sacramento +8 (-105) (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
Result:
LOSS
0.5 unit on Sacramento +350 (moneyline) (risk 0.5 to return 2.25)
Result:
LOSS
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