The Clippers lost last night to the Jazz, who had a nice comeback win; the Cavs won yesterday afternoon to the Lakers. Both games were in L.A. Kawhi Leonard is still out with knee problems, but the Clippers are playing better than how they started the season. Cleveland has won and covered eight straight. Ride the hot team. The streak matters to the Cavs.

Not only do the Cavaliers have an 8-1 record this season, but they are 8-1 against the spread. They are 6-0 against the spread as favorites and they look primed to be one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. They will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set, but so will the Clippers, who are 0-4 against the spread at home. John Wall will sit out this game for rest and Reggie Jackson is battling a knee injury that forced him to miss the end of Sunday’s game. Look for the Cavaliers to take advantage.