Cleveland at Los Angeles

Los Angeles won the only meeting this season 121-115 on Nov. 25, but tonight the Lakers will be playing their first home game following six road games in nine days. That puts them in a letdown situation and the Lakers failed to cover as 13-point favorites in a 125-120 win over Washington on Wednesday. The Lakers are only 18-20 ATS at home and 4-12 ATS overall as home favorites of 5.0-10.5 points. Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS its past five home games after a road trip of at least seven days. Cleveland is 9-4 ATS as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5 points and the Cavaliers have covered six of seven after losing by double digits their previous game. Also, Cleveland is 8-3 ATS following any loss. Take the points with the Cavaliers as a Max Play.