Official Gambling Preview Cavaliers vs. Warriors

Game 3 of the NBA finals Golden State and Cleveland goes Tuesday night. Golden State is now a one-point favorite after opening up as a pick. The total is 194, down a half point from the opener at the sportsbook Golden State is favored by 71 percent of gamblers with 54 percent betting on the over.

Cleveland has covered 5-of-7, all by 9.5. Of course the most recent setback was failing in overtime getting six-points. Golden State has gone under 11-3 the last 14, seven by at least 10.5. The Warriors average 108.9 points per game to teams normally allowing 100.2. However on defense, they are not as dominant but hold teams to 1.0 point below their normal average.

Cleveland gets 102.8 points per game to teams that normally permit 99.6, while allowing 87.8 to teams earning an average 99.7.

Spread trends (all records against the spread): Golden State 24-11 off loss. Cleveland is 14-3 to the West, but 3-8 off spread win. Golden State is 10-4 in the series.
Over/under angles: Golden State under 8-2 on one day rest. Cleveland under 36-17 with just one day rest.

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