Cleveland -7.5 over MEMPHIS –



The Cavs are on a roll against Western Conference teams. Dating back to last season, they’ve won 13 straight against the opposite conference straight up. They are also 6-2 against the spread in that stretch.Cleveland is facing Memphis for the first time this season. The Cavaliers are 7-0 ATS (7.2 ppg) since November 11, 2007 as a road favorite vs non-conference opponent in their first match-up of the season.Memphis last played on Friday in a 98-82 home win over Dallas. The Grizzlies are 0-9 ATS (-8.8 ppg) since November 20, 2000 at home after playing at home against the Mavericks.In that Dallas game, the Grizzles made 39 baskets, but only had 17 assists. The League is 0-10 ATS (-9.0 ppg) since January 16, 2009 as a home dog with two or more days of rest after a game in which less than 45% of their baskets were assisted.The key to that win was holding Dallas to just 35% shooting, while knocking down a 46% clip themselves. The Grizzlies are 0-8 ATS (-11.7 ppg) since November 21, 2007 after a home win in which they outshot their opponent by at least 10 percent.