Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Free Prediction 02/01/20

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The Golden State Warriors (10-39) head to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers (13-36). The Warriors are 1.5-point underdogs and will try to snap their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 223.5 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Ohio at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Golden State Warriors at Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Warriors (13.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Boston Celtics, 119-104, while the Cavaliers (9.5-point underdogs) fell to the Toronto Raptors, 115-109. The Golden State game finished 1.5 points under the projected point total of 224.5, while the Cleveland game hit the projected point total of 224.

Golden State did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (26-30; 86.7 percent) while Cleveland had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.9 (above their season average of 24.2). Kevin Love fueled Cleveland with 23 points and five rebounds. Golden State, meanwhile, was lifted by D’Angelo Russell, who finished with 22 points and five assists.

The Warriors dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Golden State won 120-114. Golden State was lights out from beyond the arc (20-37; 54.1 percent). Cleveland, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (4.5 vs. 12.6). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Vegas is known to set the total high when the Warriors are playing, as 55.1 percent of their games have finished under the O/U total. Golden State comes into the game with records of 10-39 straight up (SU) and 22-26-1 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Golden State, Cavaliers games have a tendency to finish over the total (55.1 percent). Additionally, Cleveland owns records of 13-36 SU and 21-26-2 ATS.

The Warriors’ Russell has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 29 points,7.2 assists per game. Meanwhile, Larry Nance Jr. has averaged 15 points,9.8 rebounds,3.4 assists during that same time frame for the Cavaliers.

It could be a mistake-prone game for the Cleveland offense. Cleveland ranks 30th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Golden State forces the fourth-most turnovers in the NBA (14.6 percent).

Warriors at Cavaliers Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Warriors rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (5.3) while the Cavaliers rank 28th (6.5).
  • Cleveland ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (43.0) while Golden State ranks 28th (47.3).
  • The Cavaliers rank 12th in points in the paint per game (48.4) while the Warriors rank 29th (42.3).
  • Cleveland averages 13.8 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Golden State ranks 24th in second chance points allowed per game (13.8).
  • Golden State ranks 14th in fast break points per game (13.7) while Cleveland ranks 27th (10.3).
  • The Warriors average 17.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The Cavaliers rank last in points off turnovers allowed per game (20.0).
  • The Warriors average 24.8 assists per game, which ranks 12th in the league. The Cavaliers rank 28th in assists allowed per game (25.7).
  • Cleveland ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (31.6) while Golden State ranks 26th (30.4).
  • Golden State averages 8.3 steals per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Cleveland ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
  • Golden State is 5-2 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Cleveland is 4-3.
  • When reaching the century mark, the Warriors are 10-25 and the Cavaliers are 12-24.
  • Golden State is 12-13 ATS on the road, while Cleveland is 9-15-1 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone over in 13 of the Cavaliers’ 25 home games, while 13 of the Warriors’ 25 road games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Golden State and Cleveland are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Warriors have 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games, while the Cavaliers have 4 overs and 1 push
  • The Warriors’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.0, up from 8.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 110.6 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average).