Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
Looking to win big? The Cavaliers and Warriors face off at 8:30 ET on NBCS. The Warriors are hosting the game at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 223.5 points, and the Warriors are favored to win at home vs. the Cavaliers. Check out BetCoco for Golden State Warriors – Cleveland Cavaliers odds
Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Cavaliers and Warriors did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Warriors have the leg up at 2-1. The Warriors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 220 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last five road contests, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 110. Cleveland posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Although Golden State has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Warriors have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Today, the Cavaliers are entering the action with an overall record of 3-5 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. On the road this season, the Cavaliers have posted a 2-2 record, whereas they have a 1-3 record at home.
Cleveland’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 2-6 for the season. This season, Cleveland has a 1-4 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 1-2 when playing as underdogs.
The Cavaliers have recorded an 4-4-0 in terms of their over/under record for this season. The average points per game in their played games is 227.0, with an average over/under line of 221.
Cleveland finished with 120 points in their game against the Thunder. This total surpasses their season-average of 108.6 points per game. Offensively, the Cavaliers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 22nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 26th in terms of percentage and 21st in three-pointers made.
In terms of defense, Cavaliers is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 112.1 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Cavaliers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 49.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.5% from downtown.
The Warriors will face the Cavaliers bringing in an overall record of 6-3 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. On the road this season, the Warriors have posted a 5-2 record, whereas they have a 1-1 record at home.
The Warriors are riding a two game ATS win streak and currently possess an overall ATS record of 5-4. Golden State has gone 2-3 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 3-1 when playing as underdogs.
So far this season, the Warriors have an over/under record of 3-6-0. In their games, the average over/under line is 226.8, and they maintain a -1.8 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
In their latest game, the Warriors offense put up 105 points against the Nuggets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43% and made 11 threes. On the offensive front, the Warriors have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 21st in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 17th in terms of percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 9th, allowing 110.1 points per game.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Warriors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.3% while allowing 33.7% from downtown.
Even though they are 4 point underdogs, we see the Cavaliers winning this game by a score of 113-111.
Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- We like the Cavaliers on the moneyline (+150)
- The Cavaliers are also our pick on the spread at +4
- Projecting a combined 224 points, we like the over
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Personal – Probable
- Gary Payton II – Illness – Questionable
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Ricky Rubio – Personal – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Isaac Okoro – Knee – Out
- Sam Merrill – Illness – Out
