The Cleveland Cavaliers come into Brooklyn tonight in search of their seventh straight victory. The Nets who were blown out by the Hawks in their last home game, have a losing overall record at the Barclays Center. I think Cleveland is a good bet as a road favorite tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Improved Defense - Cleveland has limited opponents to an average of just 90.7 points on 42.3% shooting over their last six games.

2. Team Chemistry - LeBron scored 24 points and a season high 13 assists in a win at Toronto on Friday. "I feel really good with where I am but I feel even greater as far as where our team is right now," James said.

3. X-Factor - Brooklyn will not have the services of starting center Brook Lopez, who is sidelined for a week with a back injury.

Selection: This is a play on the Cleveland Cavaliers (8*)