LiontipsGolden State vs. Cleveland. NBA match prediction and bets on December 31, 2024)
Command Analysis
Current form
Golden State has lost three of its last three games. On December 29, the Warriors beat Phoenix 105-109 on their home court. Jonathan Kuminga made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 34 points, grabbing nine rebounds and making three assists. Trace Jackson-Davis had a double-double (16-10-2). Stephen Curry scored 22 points, Draymond Green 16. Steve Kerr team (16 wins and 15 losses) is in ninth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Golden State has all of its leaders healthy and eager to fight. But the team has several bench players in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Warriors are averaging 112 points against the Cavaliers over their last ten games.
Estimated composition
Stephen Curry - Dennis Schroder - Andrew Wiggins - Draymond Green Trace Jackson-Davis.
Current form
Cleveland has won its last six games in a row. In the December 28 meeting, the Cavaliers beat Denver 149-135 on the road. Donovan Mitchell made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 33 points, five rebounds and six assists. Jarrett Allen (22-10-4) had a double-double. Evan Mobley scored 26 points, Darius Garland - 25, Caris LeVert - 13, Dean Wade - 11. Kenny Atkinson team (27 wins and four losses) occupies first place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
Cleveland went to California with a fighting squad. Only bench player Isaac Okoro will miss the game for medical reasons.
Interesting facts for betting
The Cavaliers are averaging 103 points against the Warriors over their last ten games.
The approximate amount is
Darius Garland - Donovan Mitchell - Max Stras - Evan Mobley - Jarrett Allen.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds Green Under 8.5
Green averages 6.9 rebounds per game.
1.88Curry Total Assists Under 8.5
Curry averages 6.2 assists per game
1.87Tip and bets
Cleveland approaches the game with Golden State as a clear favorite. According to bookmakers, the home team will have very little chance of success. In general, this is true. The San Francisco club has been playing very unconvincingly this season. The Cavaliers have finally established connections within the team and are showing excellent results. But Kerr team will definitely give a real fight to the formidable opponent and will do everything possible to achieve victory with the support of their fans.
Our prediction is a Golden State victory with a handicap of (+5.5) points including overtime at 1.76
Bet on total
Golden State and Cleveland have not shown very high performance in their personal meetings. The average indicator for the last ten games is 216 points. Everything is going 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 228.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
Cleveland has won the first quarter in eight of its last ten games. The Cavaliers will no doubt do everything possible to achieve another victory after a successful trip to Colorado. The team from the Buckeye State will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is a Cleveland win in the first quarter at 1.76
