It's strange to see a total this low on a Spurs game. You have to go back to Dec. 29 to find the last time there was this low of a total on a San Antonio game.

It's understandable, though, because the Spurs' opponent is Cleveland. The Cavaliers have the best defense in the league.

The Spurs have the worst defense in the NBA ranking last in scoring defense, defensive field goal percentage and 3-point shooting percentage. San Antonio gives up an average of 122.8 points per game.

So why get involved in a total where you have the top defensive club versus the worst defensive team?

Because I see this matchup having garbage time written all over it. The Cavaliers are averaging 119 points in their last five games, discounting their last game against the Bulls.

Cleveland has a much bigger game on deck, playing at the 76ers on Wednesday before heading into the All-Star break. So the Cavaliers' starters could see reduced minutes, especially in a projected blowout.

The Spurs could take advantage of Cleveland's bench players to help this total go Over. The Over has cashed in 13 of San Antonio's past 17 road games.