The set-up: Cleveland's lost seven straight on the road. The Cavaliers only average around 104 PPG. Cleveland's defense is in the top ten though, conceding around 110 PPG. The Clippers will need to focus, but not run up the score here. LA has a much tougher contest against the Heat here tomorrow night, so I expect the team to get focussed on that matchup as well here in the second half. From a situational stand point, I think this one sets up great as more of a defensive affair.

The pick: The Cavs have seen the total go "under" the number in five of their last seven after seeing the total go "over" in three or more straight contests, while LA has seen the total dip below the posted number in eight of its last 11 home games after posting 125 points or more in a SU/ATS road victory in its last outing (won 126-106 at Chicago.) Considering all the above information, I do indeed feel this total is a little high.

This is an 8* TOTAL DESTRUCTION on the UNDER Cavs/Clippers.