Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (7-1) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (9-0) Friday. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Cavs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Cleveland won 2-0 last season

Golden State beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 Wednesday while covering as a 7-point underdog. G Steph Curry dropped 27 points on 8-of-17 shooting from the field and 4-of-9 from deep. G Buddy Hield also continued his stellar bench play as he added 16 points while being a +20 in his time played.

Cleveland handed the New Orleans Pelicans a 131-122 loss while covering as a 6.5-point favorite. The Cavs shot 54.2% from the field in the win. The NBA’a only unbeaten team allowed 120+ points for the first time this season.

Warriors at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:44 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Warriors +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Cavaliers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +4.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -4,5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Warriors at Cavaliers key injuries

Warriors

  • Draymond Green (knee) questionable
  • De’Anthony Melton (back) questionable
  • Brandin Podziemski (illness) questionable

Cavaliers

  • Max Strus (ankle) out
  • Dean Wade (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Warriors at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 113, Warriors 110

Moneyline

PASS. 

I slightly lean toward the Cavs to remain unbeaten and cover as -180 favorites, but this is a very tight matchup that could very easily go the other way. I also am not a fan of betting on -180 lines, so whether you back Cleveland or Golden State (+150) here, I recommend passing and betting on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET WARRIORS +4.5 (-110).

Golden State has covered the spread in 7 of its last 9 matchups vs. the Cavs  and is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.

Both squads have dropped only 1 game ATS this season, so this is a risky bet,  but with the Warriors depth and hot start on both sides of the ball, they will be able to keep this game close, if not win it outright.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 231.5 (-110).

These are 2 of the best defenses in the league as the Warriors hold opponents to just 105.3 points per game and the Cavs hold opponents to 110.6 PPG. These are also 2 of the top 3 scoring offenses, but this is a game that will come down to who can get the stops when needed, and that will lead to the Under hitting.

Be aware that the Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 games for Cleveland and 3-straight for Golden State.

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Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Golden State Warriors (22-23) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-18) Friday. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Golden State is coming off a 121-118 loss in overtime Thursday vs. the Boston Celtics. The Warriors’ bench struggles continued as they combined for just 10 points. Four starters scored 20 or more points and F Draymond Green was just one assist shy of a triple-double. Golden State won 106-101 when these teams bet on Nov. 11 in California.

The Cavaliers fell for the 4th time in their last 7 games when they lost 115-114 at the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday. Cleveland’s uncharacteristic sloppiness with the ball led to 16 turnovers (compared to 8 for Memphis) in the loss.

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Warriors at Cavaliers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Warriors +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Cavaliers -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +6.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Warriors at Cavaliers key injuries

Warriors

  • Not yet submitted

Cavaliers

  • Donovan Mitchell (groin) questionable
  • Dean Wade (shoulder) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Warriors at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 116, Warriors 113

Moneyline

AVOID.

When these two teams last played on Nov. 11, it took a 40-point effort from G Stephen Curry to beat the Cavaliers — and that will be harder on the road Friday. Curry is still warming back up after an injury and will be just 1 day removed from an OT loss vs. Boston Thursday, so this will be a hard game for Golden State (+225) to win.

The Cavaliers (-270) should win, but there is no value on that line.

Against the spread

BET WARRIORS +6.5 (-110).

The Warriors have been terrible ATS on the road, especially against good teams, but this is a game that is winnable for Golden State. The Warriors put up a phenomenal fight on the road against Boston Thursday and will do the same against Cleveland Friday.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 227.5 (-110).

The Warriors have had their fair share of struggles this season but are very consistent in hitting the Over when Curry is in the lineup. Both teams have too much offensive firepower for me to suggest leaning the Under.

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Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Golden State Warriors (12-2) travel to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Thursday to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (9-7). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cavaliers at Warriors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

I wouldn’t bet this one until we know the status of two-time MVP Stephen Curry. He’s questionable with a hip contusion and is likely a game-time decision.

Even if you’d like to back the Warriors — as I do considering their top-tier bench — the odds will drastically change if Curry can’t go. He’s coming off a 37-point performance in a 117 – 99s thrashing of the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday and his absence would be a big loss. Aside from Curry, F Draymond Green and G Andrew Wiggins have both elevated their play of late.

The Cavaliers are likewise very banged up. Guard Collin Sexton and forward Evan Mobley are expected to miss while big Jarrett Allen is likely a game-time decision, which bodes well for Golden State. The Cavaliers haven’t scored 100 points in their last five games and enter on a two-loss skid.

The Cavs are heavy underdogs at home as they likely enter without three of their top-five scorers.

Warriors at Cavaliers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Warriors -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Cavaliers +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -8.5 (-110) | Cavaliers +8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 206.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Warriors at Cavaliers key injuries

Warriors

  • PG Stephen Curry (hip) questionable
  • SF Andre Iguodala (hip) out
  • SG Klay Thompson (Achilles) out
  • C James Wiseman (knee) out

Cavaliers

  • Collin Sexton (knee) out
  • Evan Mobley (elbow) out
  • Jarrett Allen (non-COVID illness) questionable

Warriors at Cavaliers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Warriors 105, Cavaliers 98

Money line

PASS on the money line.

All aspects of this situation aren’t ideal. The Warriors aren’t -550 favorites if Curry is sidelined, and even if he does play, this is a bad value for what should be a clear win.

The Cavaliers are also too injured to even consider for the upset. This would be a game I’d love to toss something on Cleveland but not without Sexton, Mobley and potentially Allen.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the WARRIORS -8.5 (-110) for a partial-unit bet. The Warriors are a great team and have easily the best defense in the NBA.

They’d likely be double-digit favorites with Curry in the lineup but it feels like his absence is baked into this number. Their bench play also takes a hit without Iguodala.

The Cavaliers have the sixth-best defensive rating but gave up 109 to the Nets as both their two defensive stalwarts were sidelined.

That said, the Warriors bench averages the sixth-most points per game and most threes per game. Golden State may be led by Curry but their culture is one that should be on full display as they have many talented players behind him.

With G Damion Lee having a career year and likely to slide in for Curry if he does miss, the Warriors should still have a dynamic team. Green’s leadership should still provide them enough stability to come out on top by double figures.

Golden State has nine double-digit wins this season, and the Cavaliers aren’t the 9-7 Cavs that opened the season when they’re without three of their top-five scorers. Back Golden State in this one.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 206.5 (-115). While this total seems almost unreasonably low, there’s no denying that there should be skepticism as to how the Cavaliers are going to score.

Guard Ricky Rubio is averaging under 40% from the field, and G Darius Garland typically thrives off having Allen and Mobley in the offense.

Golden State doesn’t have an elite scorer aside from Curry, and G Jordan Poole‘s production has been too inconsistent to bet on. Their bench is phenomenal, but without Curry, I don’t see them having an explosive game offensively.

Both teams have top-six defensive ratings as well. Considering all the injuries, I’d back the Under despite it being on the lower side.

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Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Golden State Warriors (27-28) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (20-34) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Warriors-Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Warriors absolutely embarrassed the Oklahoma City Thunder last time out, winning 147-109 as 12.5-point favorites at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Golden State has won and covered three straight while averaging 129.3 PPG while allowing just 108.3 PPG.

The Cavaliers have been Jekyll and Hyde lately. They’re coming off a 103-90 win in Charlotte Wednesday as a three-point underdog as the Under (210) connected. Before that, they lost back-to-back games at home against New Orleans and Toronto. Before that, they won back-to-back games at San Antonio and Oklahoma City by 24 or more points. Who will show up Thursday?

Warriors at Cavaliers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Warriors -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Cavaliers +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Warriors -9 (-110) | Cavaliers +9 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Warriors at Cavaliers: Key injuries

Warriors

  • SF Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) questionable
  • PF Eric Paschall (hip) out
  • C James Wiseman (knee) out

Cavaliers

  • SG Damyean Dotson (knee) questionable
  • PG Collin Sexton (groin) questionable
  • SG Dylan Windler (knee) out

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Warriors at Cavaliers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Warriors 111, Cavaliers 108

Money line (ML)

The Warriors (-400) will cost you four times your potential return, and while they should be able to push past the Cavaliers (+310), you never know who is going to show up from Cleveland.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Warriors -9 (-110) spanked the Thunder Wednesday by 38 points, but they have a quick turnaround with the overnight flight to Cleveland, the time zone change and another game in less than 24 hours.

The CAVALIERS +9 (-110) are in the same boat, traveling from Charlotte after their game. They’ll be on their home floor, and they didn’t have to change time zones while having a short trip. That will make a difference.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 224.5 (-110) is the play despite the fact Golden State went nuts with 147 points on Wednesday. The Under is 8-2 across their past 10 when playing in the second end of a back-to-back set while hitting in 11 of their past 15 road games.

The Over has dominated for Cleveland lately, too, but the Under is 9-3 in its past 12 games when playing in the second end of a back-to-back. The Under is also 7-3 in the past 10 for the Cavs as a ‘dog.

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