Golden State Warriors (7-1) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (9-0)
November 8, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5; Over/Under: +227
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The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Friday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Wizards and Celtics, and they play the Thunder and Mavericks next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 121.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 105.3 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Stephen Curry is averaging 21.2 points and 7 assists, while Buddy Hield is averaging 21.1 points and 2.3 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Jonathan Kuminga is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 29.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.5 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Magic, Pelicans, and Bucks, and they play the Nets and Bulls next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 123.2 points on 52.6 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.8 points and 4.1 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 19.8 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 11.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 42.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last 11 games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last seven Friday games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last eight Friday games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Cavaliers’ last nine games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Darius Garland ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Jarrett Allen ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (68.8%) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Trayce Jackson-Davis ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (72.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (123.2).
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.1).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+15.9).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (49.5).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
You can make a case for either the Warriors or Cavs, two of the most impressive teams in the NBA up to this point. The difference for me is the Warriors are getting points. I could see either team winning, so I’m rolling with the team that’s getting points. Also, as we saw against the Celtics, the Warriors still have the ability to get up for the big game. Curry and company still get excited about the big matchups. Give me the points with the Warriors.
