Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors Betting Preview/Prop Picks
11 November 2022
Time: 10:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 121.040; Golden State 115.936
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 5; 225
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 2 ½; 232
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+5); Under
With a red-hot record of 8-3, the Cleveland Cavaliers are second in the Eastern Conference. Today, they'll face the Golden State Warriors, a team that has struggled over the last few games.
Leading the Cavaliers is Donovan Mitchell, who has made an immediate impact since joining this season. After losing two straight games, they'll look to get back on track.
The Golden State Warriors are coming off a 116-113 win over the Sacramento Kings. After losing five straight games, the Warriors were in desperate need of a win.
Today, they'll have the chance to get their second in a row with a win over the Cavaliers. It won't be an easy task, especially with a few of their players out. Let's take a look at each team and make our pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers: After Kings loss, Cavs look to rally
There are a few things that the Cleveland Cavaliers do really well. Even after their two losses, they're one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
The reason for this is that they're led by Donovan Mitchell, who averages 31.9 points per game. Mitchell's leadership is matched by an offense that averages 116.6 points per game.
Ranking seventh in the NBA in points per game is great, but what about their defense? Well, the Cleveland Cavaliers allow just 107.4 points per game, ranking eighth in this category.
By having a strong defense to back up their offense, they've established themselves as an elite team. That same team needs to find a way to stop the scorers of the Golden State Warriors.
Golden State Warriors: Warriors looking to right the ship
It has been a tough start to the season for the Golden State Warriors, who are 4-7. The good news for them is they have a 4-1 record when playing at home.
Coming off the 116-113 win over Sacramento, the Warriors need to play better defense today. Although they boast one of the best offenses in the NBA, their defense is sloppy.
The Golden State Warriors rank third in the NBA in points per game (117.3). A very impressive feat, but the problem isn't their offense; it's their defense. They rank 29th in the league in points allowed per game (120.6).
With one of the worst defenses in the league, they're not a team you can trust. So, between these two teams, who should you take tonight?
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Pick
One of these teams is far more reliable than the other. The Warriors have all the flash of a great team, but they lack any conviction on defense. Their biggest advantage here is they have a 4-1 record at home this season.
The Warriors' awful defense is what will be their main downfall today. The fact that the Cavaliers have one of the best defenses in the NBA definitely helps. Look for the Cavaliers to win this game and for the total to go under tonight.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +1.5, UNDER
Prop Picks
Golden State (-110) UNDER 116.5 Points
Cleveland is allowing 107.4 points per game on defense, which ranks No. 8 in the NBA. Scores have gone UNDER in each of the Cavaliers’ last four games against the Warriors.
With Dunkel predicting a Cleveland win by the score of 115-110, take the Warriors (-110) to finish UNDER their Vegas team total of 116.5 points versus the Cavaliers.
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