7* NBA Best Bet: Cleveland vs Portland
(NBA) Cavaliers (CLE) vs. Trail Blazers (POR),
Total: 231.50 | -115.00 Under
Result: Loss
Portland is not a high-tempo team and they will slow the pace here. This is also Cleveland's 5th road game in a row, so they may not look to push the pace as much. Cleveland has a strong offense, but Portland has allowed just 107.1 ppg in their last five games. The Trail Blazers are just 22nd in the league in scoring and Cleveland is 9th in defensive efficiency. The first meeting did put up 262 points, but it was aided by 70 4th quarter points and 24 points in OT. The teams were on pace for just 224 points heading to the 4th. We also note that five of the previous six meetings all went Under the total with just 211.7 ppg being scored in those six games. Look for another low scoring affair in this one.