The Cleveland Cavaliers look to conclude their five-game road trip on a high note when they face the Golden State Warriors. The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost two straight while the Warriors are still looking to find consistency and the right lineup.
The following looks at some of the Cavaliers vs Warriors picks for Friday’s night game that is slated to get underway at 10 p.m. (ET) at the Chase Center.
Cavaliers vs. Warriors Odds Breakdown
The Warriors being listed as a 3.0-point favorite in arguably the best game on the NBA schedule is not a surprise.
The Warriors are 4-1 at the Chase Center and have been a favorite in each home game. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have lost their last two games to drop to 4-3 on the road.
The over/under is set at 230.5 points, which also seems reasonable. The Warriors have a potent offense as well as a volatile defense.
Furthermore, at least 229 points have been scored in each game at the Chase Center this season, and the Cavaliers are an excellent offensive team.
These odds are definitely advantageous when considering Cavaliers vs Warriors picks.
Matchup Information
- Date and Time: November 11, 2022, 10 p.m.
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Venue: Chase Center
- How to Watch: NBCS-BA
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Cleveland is 2-2 during its five-game road trip, losing its last two games to the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.
The Cavaliers have the second-best record in the Eastern Conference at 8-3 overall and 4-3 on the road. Cleveland has one of the most efficient offenses and defenses in the league, NBA team stats show.
Cavaliers’ Excellent Shooting Form
The Cavaliers are a well-balanced and excellent shooting team with several players who can score at all three levels.
The Cavs average 116.7 points with a shooting slash line of .483/.401/.812 while knocking down 13.2 treys a game. Turnovers are an issue for them, however.
Cavaliers’ Defense
Defensively, the Cavaliers are strong as they do a great job contesting shots and limiting opponents to one shot.
The Cavs collect a league-best 77.1% of all available defensive rebounds and permit the second-fewest second-chance points at 10.1. 3-point defense is a slight concern, with opponents connecting on 36% of their shots from deep.
Donovan Mitchell is a big reason why the Cavaliers are off to their best start since the LeBron James days. Mitchell sits among the top NBA player stats in scoring (31.2) and 3-pointers (4.3).
Best Starting Units
- Mitchell
- Darius Garland
- Evan Mobley
- Caris LeVert
- Jarrett Allen
Give the Cavs one of the best starting units in the NBA.
- Kevin Love,
- Cedi Osman
- Dean Wade
Have been good off the bench.
Golden State has been one of the biggest disappointments in the early going. Golden State is 4-7 on the season though they snapped a five-game losing streak as they earned a 116-113 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday after being down by double-digits at halftime.
Curry’s at the Top of the NBA Player Stats
Stephen Curry, who sits atop the NBA player stats in 3-pointers, tossed a season-high 47 points, with 21 coming off of seven triples.
The Warriors average 117.1 points, despite not being a great shooting, as they get a lot of easy buckets off a great player and ball movement.
Warriors’ Struggle
The Dubs struggle in several other aspects on the offensive end, including offensive rebounding, turnovers, and getting to the free-throw line.
However, it has been on the defensive end that has been a cause for concern for the Warriors. The Warriors’ defense ranks at the bottom of the NBA team’s stats in scoring, fouling, rebounding, and blocks. On a positive note, they do a could job of creating turnovers.
While Curry has been putting up MVP-type numbers, he has yet to get much help, except Andrew Wiggins.
Klay Thompson has really struggled this year. But the biggest issue has been the Dubs’ second unit, featuring youngsters James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moses Moody.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The NBA matchups between the 2018 NBA finalists don’t often happen, with them playing twice a year. But the Warriors have had the Cavaliers’ number lately, winning the last nine regular-season meetings.
The Dubs lead the all-time series 66-52 and have won three of their four NBA Finals series.
The Cavaliers prediction has not worked out well the last two games as they have failed to cover as road favorites. The Cavs are 8-3 ATS overall this year, including 4-3 on the road.
The over has hit in each of the Cavaliers 7 of their 11 games this year, including the last two contests. The over is 4-3 in the Cavs road contests.
The Warriors’ odds have been covered in three of their 11 games. However, Golden State is 2-3 ATS at the Chase Center.
The over is 7-3-1 in the Dubs’ 11 games this year. Their last two games and three of their previous four have finished under the point total.
Who to Bet On?
You are up-to-date with the odds and analysis; now, on to the Cavaliers vs Warriors picks.
The Warriors still have plenty of things to iron out, and the Cavaliers have been one of the best teams this season. However, the Warriors are the pick here, as they have played better at home.
Curry has been cooking lately and loves to play the Cavs.
NBA Pick: Warriors 2.5 (-110)
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