Cleveland - Golden State. NBA match forecast
On November 9, Cleveland will host Golden State in a regular NBA championship match. The game will be held at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Ohio. The match starts at 03:30 Moscow time. The Cavaliers defeated New Orleans in their previous away game. Will Kenny Atkinson men be able to extend their winning streak in front of their fans in the game against the Warriors and what bets should they choose? — read our forecast
Match announcement
Cleveland Cavaliers
Current form
On November 7, Cleveland defeated New Orleans 131-122 on the road and won its ninth straight victory since the start of the season. Donovan Mitchell made the greatest contribution to the victory, scoring 29 points. Jarrett Allen had a double-double (16 points, 14 rebounds, two assists). Evan Mobley scored 15 points, Caris LeVert - 16, Darius Garland - 14. The Cavaliers (nine wins) lead the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Starter Dean Wade is questionable after missing the game against the Pelicans.
Interesting facts for betting
Cleveland averages 102 points in games against Golden State (statistics for the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Evan Mobley - Darius Garland - Jarrett Allen - Dean Wade - Donovan Mitchell.
Golden State Warriors
Current form
On October 7, Golden State beat Boston 118-112 on the road and extended its winning streak to five games. Stephen Curry made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 27 points, grabbing seven rebounds and making nine assists. Andrew Wiggins and Buddy Hield each scored 16 points. The Warriors (seven wins and one loss) are in third place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The participation of starting player Draymond Green in the match is questionable, as well as several basketball players of the nearest replacement.
Interesting facts for betting
Golden State averages 102 points in games against Cleveland (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Stephen Curry - Moses Moody - Andrew Wiggins - Draymond Green - Trace Jackson-Davis.
Trends
Bet Total Looney Rebounds Over 9.5
Looney averages 8.4 rebounds per game.
1.87Curry Total Assists Over 8.0
Curry averages 7.1 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Cleveland approaches the game with Golden State as a favorite. However, according to bookmaker analysts, the Warriors will also have a chance to succeed. The Cavaliers have been showing excellent basketball this season, and their unconditional leadership in the championship exerts psychological pressure. It is always possible to stumble. Moreover, Atkinson team will be confronted by a seven-time NBA champion. The team from California will definitely give the home team a real fight.
Our prediction is a Golden State victory with a handicap of (+5.5) points including overtime at 1.78
Bet on total
"Cleveland" and "Golden State" do not show very high efficiency in personal meetings. The average indicator for the last ten games is 215 points. Everything goes to the fact that this time both teams will not be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is under 226.5 points including overtime at 2.30
First quarter bet
Cleveland has more than successfully adjusted its game after the arrival of a new coach. Basketball players from Ohio, there is no doubt, will do everything possible to achieve another victory. Atkinson team will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their audience and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is a Cleveland win in the first quarter at 1.76