The Cavaliers continue their road trip Friday against the Hornets. In recent years, Cleveland has owned this series. After a blowout road loss in Denver, this would seem an appropriate bounce-back spot for the Cavaliers. Instead, I think there’s value in fading a struggling Cavs club.

The Cavs have won all three meetings with the Hornets this season, by an average of 10 points. Cleveland can feel Boston breathing down its neck for the top spot in the East. Lay the small number as the Cavs bounce back from their defensive no-show in Denver.