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The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA finals, with the Warriors looking for a sweep after they won the first three games.
After being blown out in the first two games in Oakland, Cleveland had a chance to get back in the series in Game 3, but blew it. The Cavs were up by 6 points with less than 3 minutes to go and seemed to have the match under control, but Steph Curry and especially Kevin Durant came up big for Golden State down the stretch, while the Cavs could not buy a shot and ended the match on a 0-11 run to lose by 5 points.
The Warriors will surely be thrilled after taking a 3-0 lead, as they won Game 3 despite not playing their best. Golden State now faces history, having the chance to become the first team ever to go 16-0 in the playoffs (won 30 of the last 31 overall). The way they are playing right now, that seems a probability.
Bet on Cavaliers vs Warriors and claim your 100% (100 Eur) bonus at Ohmbet now!There is no doubt that Golden State Warriors is the better team, and Cleveland has no answer for them. The Dubs will win this series in no more than 5 games. The question is if they will be able to get a second road win and sweep the Cavs tonight.
There are two ways of looking at this game. One would be to expect a desperate Cavs team doing everything to avoid a sweep, while Golden State could come in relaxed and wouldn`t mind closing it out in Game 5 at home. The second way to look at it would be to expect a disheartened, low on morale Cavs team, facing a superior opponent that wants to close it out in 4.
I think the second option is the correct one here. Lebron and Irving threw everything but the kitchen sink at Golden State in Game 3, shooting a combined 31-56 from the field for 77 points, and they still lost. The way they lost, with the win slipping through their fingers, will have a devastating effect on morale.
Golden State on the other hand will be desperate to close this out as quick as possible. Last year Cavs came back from 1-3 against them to win the finals, so the Warriors know they can`t afford to take Game 4 lightly. What’s more, guys like Draymond Green publicly stated that they want to “annihilate and destroy” the Cavs – so you can imagine they really want to win 4-0 on Cavs’ court, especially with the 16-0 playoff record on the line.
It is established that Cleveland has no weapons to derail this Warriors team. It`s too easy for Golden State, as they dominate defensively and always have an open man offensively, with the likes of Kevin Durant getting numerous open dunks and layups per game. Not to mention the Curry and Thompson threes. That being said, I believe the circumstances favor the Warriors as well and they will be able to close out a historic season tonight.
The odds on a Golden State win are low, but a pertinent analysis will show they are correct. Games 1, 2 and 3 had value – this one doesn`t necessarily have value, as the bookies finally got it right, but Warriors should win.
I`m satisfied to limit the risk and take a straight victory here with max stakes at odds above 1.45, as opposed to the 6 point handicap. My tip is Golden State Warriors to win. Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers – Golden State Warriors 105 – 112.
Pick: Warriors
Odds: 1.53 @ 1xBet
Stake: 10
Possible profit: 5.30
Event date: 10 June
