PREMIUM
LA CLIPPERS ML (+126) vs CLEVELAND
(NBA) Cavaliers (CLE) vs. Clippers (LAC),
Money Line: 126.00 Clippers (LAC) (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: 126.00 Clippers (LAC) (Home)
Result: Win
I like this spot and the situational matchup for LA. The Clippers have been playing better ball, ranking 4th in NET rating this month (four spots higher than the Cavs), due to improved offensive production. Couple that with the team's stellar defense (2nd this season in defensive rating), and improved health (Norman Powell is back), and it's not hard to see why the Clips have won six of their last seven games.
Cleveland was beaten by Orlando last time out, snapping its long winning streak. Backing the Cavs to bounce back is an understandable bet, but I'm not sold they will immediately get back in the win column tonight in Inglewood at 10:30 ET. With Evan Mobley questionable to play again after missing Sunday's loss with a foot contusion, Cleveland is especially vulnerable defensively.
Cleveland was beaten by Orlando last time out, snapping its long winning streak. Backing the Cavs to bounce back is an understandable bet, but I'm not sold they will immediately get back in the win column tonight in Inglewood at 10:30 ET. With Evan Mobley questionable to play again after missing Sunday's loss with a foot contusion, Cleveland is especially vulnerable defensively.