Pick details
| MATCHUP | Cleveland Cavaliers | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 47-29 | 36-40 |
| Spread | -9.5 -115 | +9.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -470 | +360 |
| Total | Over 228.5 (-110) | Under 228.5 (-110) |
| Where | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA | |
| When | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC Sports BA | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors meet Thursday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Jazz and lost to the Lakers, and they play the Pacers next. The Cavs have won 10 of their last 15 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.2 points and 5.9 assists, while Max Strus is averaging 24 points and 1 assist. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer, and Evan Mobley is grabbing 8.7 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Nuggets and Spurs, and they will play the Rockets next. The Warriors have lost 20 of their last 29 games.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 27.2 points and 4.8 assists, while Brandin Podziemski averages 12.8 points and 3.7 assists. De’Anthony Melton is the third double-digit scorer, and Moses Moody is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against the Cavaliers following a loss.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Warriors have lost each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Warriors’ last 11 games.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last eight Thursday games at Chase Center has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Brandin Podziemski ranks 15th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (5.3) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Jarrett Allen ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (64.3%) this season.
- Evan Mobley ranks 4th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 29th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.6%).
- The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (15.9).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (60.5%).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.0).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report
The Warriors will be without Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry, Moses Moody, Al Horford, Quinten Post, and Seth Curry.
The Cavs will be without Dean Wade and Jaylon Tyson.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Cavaliers are getting healthier and it’s hard to take the Warriors seriously with their injury report. It doesn’t help that the Warriors played last night. Still, this is a lot of points for a Cavs team that’s 30-45-1 ATS on the season. With a cover percentage of 40 percent, the Cavalaiers are the worst cover team in the NBA. The Warriors still have reason to compete as they’re trying to get out of the 10th seed. I’m not laying double-digit chalk with the Cavs on the road given their inability to cash tickets. Give me the points.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Golden State Warriors +10.5
