NBA Basketball Betting: New Orleans vs. Cleveland

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The Cleveland Cavaliers could be without three starters tonight when they host Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets, leaving the task of extending their perfect home record to 20-0 squarely on James' shoulders.

James is averaging 27.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists, and has vastly improved at the defensive end, turning the Cavaliers into one of the championship favorites.

The latest blow to the Cavs lineup happened on Thursday night when Delonte West broke his right wrist. This injury could keep Cleveland's top 3-point shooter out of action for a while.

Without West, odds are good that Paul will continue his success against the Cavs. The Hornets All-Star point guard already torched the Cavaliers for 24 points and 15 assists in a 104-92 win on Nov. 1. Be sure to get your NBA basketball odds with Bodog today.