The Golden State Warriors aren’t exactly hitting their stride ahead of Monday’s marquee matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The once seemingly unbeatable Warriors have dropped two of their last three and are particularly poor coming off short rest (the spot they’re in tonight). The Dubs are 0-8 ATS in their last eight when playing on one day of rest. Golden State opened as 3-point underdogs at most sportsbooks – just the second time this season they’ve been tabbed as dogs.
- The total has gone OVER in 14 of the Warriors' last 18 games on the road.
- The Cavaliers are 3-0 ATS in their last three games when favored by 3.0 or less.
- The Warriors are 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS in their last four games against the Cavaliers.
There’s no love lost between these teams in the NBA Finals rematch. Warriors’ sharpshooter Stephen Curry, referencing his team’s championship conquest over the wine and gold in front of their home fans last spring, told reporters on Sunday “Hopefully, [the visiting locker room] still smells a little bit like champagne.”
The powerhouses met back on Christmas Day in California, where Golden State triumphed 89-83 but barely failed to cover the closing -7 spread.
The Warriors rank as the third best bet in the Association at 24-16-1 ATS, but you’ll have to look much lower down the list to find the Cavaliers (17-20-1 ATS). Keep in mind, however, that Cleveland has played without dominant point guard Kyrie Irving for most of its season.
Now that Irving is back in the fold and operating at full health (he’s averaging 17 PPG, 3.8 assists while shooting .420 from the field in 12 appearances) this is a much different team than the Dubs saw in June.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Golden State Warriors listed as 0-point earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 207 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Cavaliers to win this game 108-102. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden State Warriors will try to spoil the party on Monday; they are 22-17-2 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are 17-20-1 ATS. Golden State is 24-17 vs the betting total points scored; Cleveland is 17-21. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Golden State injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 4-rated Golden State Warriors taking on the No. 2-rated Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cleveland's No. 15-ranked offense averaging 101.39 PPG, against a Golden State Warriors defense that ranks No. 19 at 102.73 PPG. The Cleveland Cavaliers field goal percentage has averaged 44.91% so far, less than the Golden State Warriors shooters have achieved on the year, 48.44% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Stephen Curry chucked in 38 points for Golden State on Saturday, but they still came up short in losing 113-95 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points leading the Cavaliers to a 91-77 victory over Houston at Toyota Center on Friday.
- Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Golden State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 17 of Golden State's last 25 games
- Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Cleveland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 14 games
- Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Golden State at Chicago, Wednesday, January 20th
Cleveland at Brooklyn, Wednesday, January 20th
