Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors Free Game 2 Pick - Betting Odds

Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors Free Game 2 Pick - Betting Odds

Keith F
Date: June 4, 8:00 pm
Location: Oracle Arena
TV: ESPN

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Golden State -8.5
Total: 221.5

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<strong>NBA Finals – Game Two</strong>
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to Oakland, California to square off with the Golden State Warriors at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California for Game Two of the NBA Finals. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM and is to be aired on ABC. In Game One, the Warriors continued their incredulous post-season winning streak, extending it to 13 games with a rather dominant performance against the Cavaliers. The Warriors won Game One by a score of 113 to 91.
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors Overview<br />
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The Warriors likely stunned audiences with their visual display of dominance against the defending NBA Champions in Game One, as Golden State’s Kevin Durant simply went off for 38 points in his Game One efforts. Much of the scrutiny surrounded Durant’s performances in high-stake games may have gone out the window with his masterpiece effort, as he had established a reputation of let-downs when he played for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Cleveland at Golden State Key Betting Trends<br />
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On the year, the Warriors have improved to 80-15 straight up but stand at just 49-43 against the spread.
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Cleveland sits at 63-33 straight up but has further driven their mediocre numbers against the spread when they fell to 44-48.
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After Game One, the Warriors have improved to a remarkable 43-5 SU at home.
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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84% of the public fancy the Warriors against the spread. On the Money Line, the Warriors are priced as a -450 favorite. In this same market, Cleveland is offered as a +351 road dog. The Over/Under is currently offered at 221.5 with 61% of the consensus liking the Over.
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors Prediction

Many Cleveland takers may hit the panic switch after seeing the result of Game One but let us remind the masses that this was the same team that defeated Golden State last year when they were trailed 2-0 after the first two games in Oakland and then went forward to defeat Golden State twice in Oakland after they trailed 3-1. Very simply, LeBron James knows how to win and Game One is no barometer of how good this Cleveland basketball team is and what they are capable of. Despite the Warriors winning by 22, the market itself has been reluctant to give much more wiggle room to any takers. This says that the Game Two forecast is one that expects the festivities to be a bit more competitive. Once again there is value on Cleveland and they are likely offered at a price that reflects inflated numbers on Golden State’s behalf. Given the fact we are getting the NBA champs in this scenario at the enhanced price, we will champion the fact that we will gladly take that position every time. Expect Game Two to be a much closer contest compared to the opener.

Free Pick: Take Cleveland +8.5
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