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The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> (47-29) and Golden State Warriors<\/a> (36-40) meet Thursday at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Warriors lead 1-0. Golden State surprised the Cavs 99-94 in Cleveland on Dec. 6, as a 9-point underdog as the Under (229.5) comfortably cashed, halting a 4-game win and cover streak for the Cavaliers in the series.<\/p>\n The Cavs were unable to clinch a playoff spot Tuesday, falling 127-113 on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Cavs were unable to cover as 2.5-point underdogs as the Over (236.5) cashed. C Jarrett Allen did his part, hitting 9-of-11 from the field and finishing with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal, while G James Harden chipped in with 17 points.<\/p>\n Cleveland is still a respectable 6-2 straight up (SU) in its past 8 games but just 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in its past 5, and 2-7 ATS in the previous 9 outings. The Over and Under has alternated in the past 6 games since March 21.<\/p>\n Golden State also lost 127-113 its last time out, on Wednesday night against the visiting San Antonio Spurs. Though the Dubs hung on for a cover as 15.5-point underdogs with the Over (228.5) cashing. It was a rare cover, though, as GSW is just 2-6 ATS in the past 8 games.<\/p>\n Currently 10th in the Western Conference, the Warriors are locked into a play-in spot as they cannot finish any higher than seventh. F Nate Williams led the way against the Spurs with 18 points while F Omer Yurtseven surprised with 17 off the bench and G LJ Cryer also scored 17. Golden State is 2.5 games back of Portland for the ninth spot with 6 games to go — and with a game in hand on the Trail Blazerss.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Cavaliers at Warriors odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -475 (bet $475 to win $100) | Warriors +360 (bet $100 to win $360)Against the spread: Cavaliers -10.5 (-105) | Warriors +10.5 (-115)Over\/Under (O\/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Cavaliers at Warriors key injuries<\/p>\n Lakers<\/p>\n G Jaylon Tyson (toe) outF Dean Wade (ankle) out<\/p>\n Warriors<\/p>\n (Not yet submitted — below was for Wednesday’s game)<\/p>\n G Stephen Curry (knee) outC Al Horford (calf) outG De’Anthony Melton (thumb) outG Gary Payton II (knee) outC Kristaps Porzingis (illness) outC Quinten Post (foot) questionableF Gui Santos (pelvic) questionable<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cavaliers at Warriors picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Cavaliers 123, Warriors 109<\/p>\n The Cavaliers (-475) will cost you nearly 5 times your potential return, and that’s way too rich for a road favorite. Cleveland is playing good basketball lately, despite a loss to the Lakers last time out, and a playoff berth is still on the line. It needs a win to officially punch its ticket while also playing to hang onto the No. 4 spot and guarantee home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.<\/p>\n PASS and look to the spread instead.<\/p>\n CAVALIERS -10.5 (-105) is worth playing lightly, but proceed with caution. Remember, this is a Cleveland team which lost on its home floor in a low-scoring game against Golden State earlier in this season. Of course, the Warriors were much healthier then, though.<\/p>\n The Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their past 8 games and 4-9 ATS across their previous 13 outings, so they simply cannot be trusted.<\/p>\n OVER 228.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.<\/p>\n The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 6 games for the Warriors and is 9-2 across Golden State’s last 11 home games.<\/p>\n For the Cavaliers, the O\/U is 4-4 in the past 8 games but the Over has hit in 7 of the past 11 outings.<\/p>\n For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow @danieledobish<\/a> on\u00a0Twitter\/X.\u00a0Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter\/X<\/a> and like us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Access more NBA coverage:<\/p>\n HoopsHype<\/a> | Celtics Wire<\/a> | Nets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Rockets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Sixers Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Thunder Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Warriors Wire<\/a>\u00a0| LeBron Wire<\/a> |\u00a0Rookie Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0List Wire<\/a><\/p>\n