Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/09/2022

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Sunday, January 9, 2022

Venue:  Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

Where to Watch:  NBA TV

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +9.5, Warriors -9.5; Over/Under:  NL points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers NL, Warriors NL; Over/Under:  NL points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +9.5, Warriors -9.5; Over/Under:  NL points

 

Cleveland Cavaliers:  22-17 (3rd place, Central Division)

Golden State Warriors:  29-9 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

 

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Cleveland Cavaliers:  5-5 last 10

Golden State Warriors:  6-4 last 10

 

 

 

The Cavaliers are coming into this game with a 22-17 record overall and they are 11-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 2 of their last 3 games and are coming into this one off of a win in their last game. Their last loss was against the Memphis Grizzlies while their 2 wins in that span came against the Indiana Pacers and the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game. Darius Garland led the team in points in that game with 26 while Evan Mobley was next on the team with 18 points. Garland also led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Jarrett Allen led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 48.8% from the field, 43.6% from 3-point range, and 65.5% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 107.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 102.5 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 26-11-2 this season and their O/U record is 15-23-1.

 

 

The Warriors are coming into this game with a 29-9 record overall and they are 17-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. Their last win was against the Miami Heat but they have gone on a 2 game losing streak since then with losses coming against the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game. Andrew Wiggins led the team in points in that game with 21 while Jonathan Kuminga was next on the team off the bench with 13 points. Andre Iguodala led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Kevon Looney led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 42.5% from the field, 21.2% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 110.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 101.4 PPG against them. The Warriors have an ATS record of 22-14-2 this season and their O/U record is 12-24-2.

 

 

The Cavaliers are coming into this game as a 9.5 point underdog with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Cavaliers have been playing much better recently after hitting a little slump they have won 2 of their last 3 games. They have been getting much healthier and they are going up against a Warriors team that has been great this season but is also a little banged up for this game. The Warriors have been missing a few players in their games recently and they have not been playing well losing 2 straight games. They will likely bounce back in this game but the Cavs are no pushover and they will put up a good fight in this game keeping it close. The best bet to place in this game is on the Cavaliers to cover the spread here.

 

Cavaliers Warriors Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Sunday, January 9, 2022 (8:30 pm ET start time) is Warriors 106 Cavaliers 99.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 14-23 O/U in all games. 7-11 O/U in road games. 1-5 O/U against Pacific division opponents. 4-11 O/U after a non-conference game. 4-10 O/U in non-conference games. 8-14 O/U after 1 or more consecutive unders. 20-37 O/U after allowing 105 points or less.

Golden State Warriors: 12-25 O/U in all games. 6-13 O/U in home games. 8-19 O/U when playing with 2 days rest. 6-14 O/U against Central division opponents. 6-18 O/U after 1 or more consecutive unders. 18-34 O/U off a road loss. 6-17 O/U after allowing 105 points or less.

 

 

Cleveland Cavaliers:  I. Okoro (SF) Late Jan - Elbow injuries. R. Rubio (PG) out for season - Knee injuries. R. Nembhard (PG) Out indefinitely - Illness. C. Sexton (PG) out for season - Knee injuries.

Golden State Warriors:  J. Toscano-Anderson (SF) Ques Sun - Ankle injuries. D. Green (PF) Ques Sun - Hip injuries. S. Curry (PG) Ques Sun - Quadricep injuries. J. Wiseman (C) Out indefinitely - Knee injuries. K. Thompson (SG) Prob Sun - Knee injuries.

 

 

 

"When Coach calls my name, I'm always trying to be ready. Regardless if I start, come off the bench, play 28 minutes or two minutes, it's a great opportunity to be here and and play for this team." - Rajon Rondo on their win against the Trail Blazers on Friday night after being traded to the Cavs this week.

 

 

"Being short-handed gives the young guys a good chance to play and experience a pressure-filled game on the road. I am proud of the team fighting all the way through, giving themselves a chance at the end. Just didn't have enough, and the ball didn't go in enough." - Steve Kerr on his team’s loss against the Pelicans on Thursday night.

 

 

 

PG    Darius Garland

SG    Cedi Osman

SF    Lauri Markkanen

PF    Evan Mobley

C    Jarrett Allen

 

PG     Stephen Curry

SG     Jordan Poole

SF     Andrew Wiggins

PF     Draymond Green

C     Kevon Looney

 

 

PPG: D. Garland (19.9)

APG: D. Garland (7.3)

Reb/G: J. Allen (10.8)

 

PPG: S. Curry (26.8)

APG: D. Green (7.6)

Reb/G: D. Green (7.8)

 

Coaches:

Cleveland Cavaliers: J.B. Bickerstaff (3rd season)

Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr (8th season)