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NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers battle the Golden State Warriors in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

We’re confident that Over 226.5 is the value play at -114. We’re expecting the Cavaliers and the Warriors to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

Warriors 99-94 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 127-113 scoreline occurred on the road at Crypto.com Arena against LA Lakers. Jarrett Allen tallied 18 points, while James Harden put up 17 and Thomas Bryant 14.

Golden State Warriors were beaten 127-113 at Chase Center in their last game. This loss at home to San Antonio Spurs was their second straight defeat. Jeenathan Williams scored 18 points, with Omer Yurtseven putting up 17 and LJ Cryer contributing 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Warriors won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 99-94 triumph when facing the Cavs at Rocket Arena. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Warriors land six wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Warriors logo Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 123.0 points, 44.1 rebounds, 29.0 assists, 7.1 steals and 3.7 blocks while shooting 51.3% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.6 points and 41.1 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 21.6 points, Evan Mobley 10.0 rebounds and James Harden 8.4 assists along with 2.9 (42.0%) 3-pointers made.

Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

The Warriors have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.5 points, 39.7 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 9.6 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 119.4 points and 38.4 rebounds.

Brandin Podziemski is averaging 16.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.0 (35.1%) 3-pointers made, while Draymond Green has an average of 5.0 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 226.5 when these NBA teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -114.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Cavaliers vs Warriors stats:

  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cavs games.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cavs games.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Cavs games.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Warriors games at home.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Warriors games at home.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Warriors games at home.

Over 226.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evan Mobley Over 2.5 Assists -156 BetMGM logo

Evan Mobley (Cavs) has had Over 2.5 assists in 7 straight games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at -156, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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James Harden Over 4.5 Rebounds -110 BetMGM logo

James Harden (Cavs) has finished with Over 4.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -110 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 226.5
Spread Cavaliers -10.5
Player Assists Evan Mobley Over 2.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 226.5, followed by Cavs -10.5 on the spread and Evan Mobley (Cavs) to have Over 2.5 assists.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 122 - 108 Warriors logo Warriors

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Cavaliers to achieve a 122-108 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cavs Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

Cleveland Cavaliers are massive -435 favorites. They are regarded as 81% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +340 about Golden State Warriors.

The spread is calculated to be 10.5, while total points comes in at 226.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to back Over 226.5, it’s -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -111 that he gets Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -116.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 24.5
-111
Under 24.5
-116
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Kristaps Porzingis (Warriors)
Over 19.5
-111
Under 19.5
-116
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 18.5
-123
Under 18.5
-105
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 16.5
-112
Under 16.5
-115
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Player Assists
James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-152
Under 7.5
+116
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
+103
Under 5.5
-133
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Draymond Green (Warriors)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-145
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Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)
Over 4.5
-103
Under 4.5
-125
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Player Rebounds
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-152
Under 7.5
+116
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-139
Under 6.5
+107
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Kristaps Porzingis (Warriors)
Over 5.5
+103
Under 5.5
-133
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Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-110
Under 5.5
-118
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Warriors Stand on Seven Losses From Past Ten Home Games

The Warriors have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 114.70 points per contest and conceding 122.30.

The Cavs have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 118.50 points on average and giving up 114.70.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Home Stats 3-7 237.00 114.70 122.30 8 2
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats 6-4 233.20 118.50 114.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 66 34.98 1564 536 23.7 8.1 3.0 4.9 0.4 1.1
Donovan Mitchell 67 33.43 1858 385 27.7 5.7 3.2 4.4 0.3 1.5
Evan Mobley 61 32.11 1112 221 18.2 3.6 1.0 8.9 1.8 0.8

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Stephen Curry 39 31.33 1061 189 27.2 4.8 4.5 3.5 0.4 1.1
Jimmy Butler 38 31.1 760 185 20.0 4.9 0.8 5.6 0.2 1.4
Brandin Podziemski 76 28.34 1013 290 13.3 3.8 1.8 5.3 0.2 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

31 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 113-127 Lakers
30 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 122-113 Jazz
27 Mar NBA
Heat 128-149 Cavaliers
25 Mar NBA
Heat 120-103 Cavaliers
24 Mar NBA
Magic 131-136 Cavaliers
21 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 111-106 Pelicans
19 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 115-110 Bulls
17 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 123-116 Bucks
15 Mar NBA
Mavericks 130-120 Cavaliers
13 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 138-105 Mavericks

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

01 Apr NBA
Spurs 127-113 Warriors
29 Mar NBA
Warriors 93-116 Nuggets
27 Mar NBA
Wizards 126-131 Warriors
25 Mar NBA
Nets 106-109 Warriors
23 Mar NBA
Warriors 137-131 Mavericks
21 Mar NBA
Warriors 110-126 Hawks
20 Mar NBA
Warriors 101-115 Pistons
18 Mar NBA
Warriors 99-120 Celtics
16 Mar NBA
Warriors 125-117 Wizards
15 Mar NBA
Warriors 107-110 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 39 38 0.506 115.3 116 -0.7 21-17 18-21 7-8 26-21 7-3 2W
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 26 0.658 116.8 114.7 2.1 26-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 4W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 37 0.513 113.9 112.5 1.4 21-16 18-21 8-6 22-24 5-5 1L
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Lakers 50 26 0.658 116.8 114.7 2.1 26-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 4W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 37 0.513 113.9 112.5 1.4 21-16 18-21 8-6 22-24 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 39 38 0.506 115.3 116 -0.7 21-17 18-21 7-8 26-21 7-3 2W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 26 0.658 116.8 114.7 2.1 26-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 4W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Clippers 39 37 0.513 113.9 112.5 1.4 21-16 18-21 8-6 22-24 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 39 38 0.506 115.3 116 -0.7 21-17 18-21 7-8 26-21 7-3 2W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak