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Warriors vs Cavaliers: Preview, Odds, and Predictions for Friday’s NBA Clash

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Warriors Vs Cavaliers Nba Game Preview

The Golden State Warriors, boasting a 7-1 record, are set to face off against the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers (9-0) on Friday, November 8, at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBA League Pass and available for streaming on fuboTV.

The Cavaliers are favored in this matchup, listed as 4.5-point home favorites on the spread, with the over/under currently at 230.5 points. On the moneyline, the Cavs are -190 favorites to win outright, while the Warriors are +155 to pull off the upset.

Both teams are dealing with some injuries and illnesses. For the Warriors, Draymond Green (knee) and De'Anthony Melton (back) are listed as questionable, along with Brandin Podziemski. The Cavaliers have Dean Wade (illness) and Jaylon Tyson (hip) as questionable.

The Warriors and Cavaliers have been among the top teams in the NBA this season, both ranking high in adjusted net rating. The Warriors are third in adjusted net rating, while the Cavaliers are fourth. Both teams have top-10 offenses and defenses, although they have played relatively soft schedules so far.

Stephen Curry‘s performance will be crucial for the Warriors. Curry recently led the Warriors to a 118-112 victory over the Boston Celtics with 27 points and nine assists. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell‘s 29 points were key in their 131-122 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Betting predictions lean towards the Warriors covering the spread, given their strong road performance this season. The Warriors are 5-0 straight-up and against the spread on the road, and they have covered the spread in 24 of their last 33 away games.

The total points prediction is less clear, but some analysts suggest the under 229.5 points due to the defensive strengths of both teams. Despite their high-scoring offenses, both the Warriors and Cavaliers have been effective in slowing down their opponents, which could lead to a lower-scoring game.