Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA Playoffs

Prediction published on 04/06/2017, 20:15  by in Basketball Predictions

Two issues stood out in the first game of the NBA finals as West Conference side Golden State Warriors took an early advantage with a 113 – 91 win over Cleveland Cavaliers – the superior attack by Warriors and the defensive frailties by the Cavs. Warriors were the most efficient offensive and second most efficient defensively in the NBA this year and season and it showed clearly in the first game of the finals. The Cavs’ defensive woes have come to the fore at a worse time for them and while Warriors’ Kevin Durant is in tip top form. Their defense ranked 22nd in efficiency in the season and still failed to live to the billing in Game 1. Heading to Game 2 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland early on Monday, this is one of the factors that will come to play. Cavs are on the back foot but over time, they have proven to be good at comebacks; last year they fell in their first two games in the finals but recovered to see off the Warriors, however the Cavs need to rectify a lot, including the many turnovers they had, including eight from star man Lebron James and given Warriors have been averaging 18.5 points off turnovers in the post season. Warriors had just four turnovers in Game 1 while Cavs had 20. Warriors have managed five wins in their last five games while playing both home and away and on the other hand, Cavs have three wins and two losses in their last five outings but have won each of the last five at home.