The Cavs were spanked on their last game against Minny. The Wolves even led by as much as 32 at the end of 3rd. This kind of beatdown sticks in players' mind. So far, the Cavs have been good at home with a 3-0 SU record but have only covered 1-2 ATS. But I like their spot right now because they've played well in their home floor against the Cats. In their 4 meetings, they are a perfect 4-0 SU & ATS. Beating them with an average of 16pts.
Another angle I'm looking at is the Cavs loss to them on Nov. 1. This will provide additional motivation to the players for some payback. If we're lucky, it'll be the kind of payback they got from Minny the other night. Plus, the Cats are on a b2b against the champs at home. They maybe looking ahead so they can keep pace with the Heat.
CAVS-6
Lean: MIL+14.5
I think the Pacers will be pacing themselves for the big showdown the next day at Chi Town. No need for them to expend so much effort and energy over the lowly Bucks.
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NBA ATS (W/L/P) 8_2_180%
NBA O/U 1_1_050%
The Cavs were spanked on their last game against Minny. The Wolves even led by as much as 32 at the end of 3rd. This kind of beatdown sticks in players' mind. So far, the Cavs have been good at home with a 3-0 SU record but have only covered 1-2 ATS. But I like their spot right now because they've played well in their home floor against the Cats. In their 4 meetings, they are a perfect 4-0 SU & ATS. Beating them with an average of 16pts.
Another angle I'm looking at is the Cavs loss to them on Nov. 1. This will provide additional motivation to the players for some payback. If we're lucky, it'll be the kind of payback they got from Minny the other night. Plus, the Cats are on a b2b against the champs at home. They maybe looking ahead so they can keep pace with the Heat.
CAVS-6
Lean: MIL+14.5
I think the Pacers will be pacing themselves for the big showdown the next day at Chi Town. No need for them to expend so much effort and energy over the lowly Bucks.