NBA Finals Preview & Free Pick- Cleveland at Golden State Game 1 - Handicappers Hideaway

The 2016 NBA Finals
get underway this Thursday night in a 9 p.m. (ET) tip at Oracle Arena
with Game 1 of a best-of-seven clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and
the Golden State Warriors. For the second-straight season these two
will meet in the championship round as the top seed in their respective
conference. BetAnySports
has opened the Warriors as 5.5-point home favorites for Game 1 and the
total has been set at 210. The line has inched up to Golden State as a
6-point favorite and the total is now at 210.5.



Cleveland’s route to the NBA Finals was pretty direct with a straight-up
12-2 run while going 9-5 against the spread. Following routine sweeps
of Detroit and Atlanta, it got past No. 2 Toronto in the Eastern
Conference Finals with four wins in six games. The total stayed UNDER or
ended as a PUSH in nine of the Cavaliers’ first 14 postseason games.



You would expect LeBron James to be at the top of the list in points
scored (24.6), but Cleveland has also gotten a strong effort from Kyrie
Irving and Kevin Love during this impressive run. Irving has basically
matched James with 24.3 points per game and Love leads the team in
rebounds (9.6) and he is averaging 17.3 PPG. The Cavaliers averaged
104.3 points in the regular season and that number has climbed to 106.9
points in the playoffs.



Golden State rolled through its first two playoff series against Houston
and Portland in 10 games while going 7-3 ATS on BetAnySports’ closing
line. Following a rare loss at home in Game 1 of the Western Conference
Finals against Oklahoma City, the defending champs dug themselves into a
3-1 hole before responding with a 3-0 run both SU and ATS. The Warriors
are 9-1 SU at home in the postseason with an 8-2 record ATS. The total
has stayed UNDER in six of those 10 home games.



The backcourt duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson deserve a great
deal of the credit for Golden State’s amazing comeback against the
Thunder that clinched return trip to the NBA Finals. These two combined
for 72 points in a 108-101 victory in Game 6 as a three-point road
underdog and in Monday’s 96-88 grinder as a seven-point home favorite
Curry ended the night with a game-high 36 points with Thompson chipping
in another 21 points to the winning cause.



The Cavaliers come into Game 1 well-rested, while Golden State will have
to deal with the physical and mental fatigue of that stunning comeback.
Even with that edge Cleveland may still lose this game SU, I like its
chances to cover with BetAnySports’ 6-point spread.

NBA Finals Preview & Free Pick- Cleveland at Golden State Game 1 - Handicappers Hideaway

Unanimous NBA MVP Steph Curry and the Warriors look to close out the Trail Blazers tonight - Handicappers Hideaway

The Portland Trail Blazers face the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday
when they meet at Oracle Arena. The only unanimous league MVP in NBA
history, Steph Curry, is back and playing with a vengeance. He came off
the bench in game 4 and scored 40 points to lead the Warriors to 7-point
victory in overtime. Curry set an NBA record by scoring 17 points in
the extra period.



Oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 13-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 218.



Golden State won its last outing, a 132-125 result against the Trail
Blazers on May 09. The Warriors covered in that game as a -6-point
favorite, while the 257 combined points took the game OVER the total.



Portland lost its last outing, a 132-125 result against the Warriors on
May 09. The Trail Blazers failed to cover in that game as a +6-point
underdog, while the 257 combined points took the game OVER the total.



Portland:

Team record: 49-43 SU,48-44 ATS

Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games

Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road



Golden State:

Team record: 80-11 SU,50-38-3 ATS

Golden State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Golden State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games

Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home



Next up:

Portland home to Golden State Friday, May 13

Unanimous NBA MVP Steph Curry and the Warriors look to close out the Trail Blazers tonight - Handicappers Hideaway

Curry doubtful as Warriors look to go up 3-1 on Blazers on the road - Handicappers Hideaway

The fans at Moda Center will be ready for another high scoring game
between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers when
they take their seats on Monday. Steph Curry, who is said to be the
2015-16 league MVP, is doubtful for the matchup but that shouldn't stop
the talent laden Warriors from playing at a high caliber against the
Trail Blazers.



Oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 214.



The Trail Blazers were a 120-108 winner in their most recent outing at
home against the Warriors. They covered the +3-point spread as
underdogs, while the total score (228) made winners of OVER bettors.



Golden State was a 120-108 loser in its last match on the road against
the Trail Blazers. They failed to cover the -3-point spread as
favorites, while the total score of 228 sent OVER bettors to the payout
window.



Golden State:

Team record: 79-11 SU,49-38-3 ATS

Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Golden State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games



Portland:

Team record: 49-42 SU,48-43 ATS

Portland is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games



Next up:

Golden State home to Portland Wednesday, May 11

Curry doubtful as Warriors look to go up 3-1 on Blazers on the road - Handicappers Hideaway

NBA Betting: LeBron James and Cavs are Underdogs in Much Anticipated Final - Handicappers Hideaway

LeBron James and Cavs are Underdogs in Much Anticipated Final



The Golden State Warriors broke out as an up and coming Western
Conference contender last season, and this year they’ve dominated the
landscape. Lined up against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in
the finals, the world will watch as the Dubs look to take yet another
step forward.



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The Warriors are currently pitted as 5.5-point favorites to win Game 1
of the championship. Considering Golden State led the league in wins
this season, boasting a 67-15 record SU and a 47-34-1 record ATS, the
big spread isn’t surprising.



However, James and the Cavs shouldn’t be underestimated. Playing in his
fifth consecutive final, King James is more than capable of taking over
a series. In 14 playoff games so far this postseason the superstar has
posted averages of 27.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 8.3 assists per
game. The Splash Brothers can’t match the individual power of
Cleveland’s prodigal son.



As a team, though, Golden State has blown minds and exceeded
expectations all year. Weigh in on the NBA Finals and tune in to watch
postseason basketball at its best. The total is set at 203 as we go to
press.



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2015 NBA Finals Odds and Prop Bets - Handicappers Hideaway

2015 NBA Finals Odds and Prop Bets



NBA PLAYOFFS CHAMPIONSHIP – SERIES PRICES

Cleveland Cavaliers (Series Prices) +170

Golden State Warriors (Series Prices) -200



Odds to win 2015 NBA Finals MVP

Stephen Curry (GSW) 5/8

Lebron James (CLE) 17/10

Klay Thompson (GSW) 12/1

Kyrie Irving (CLE) 12/1

Draymond Green (GSW) 14/1

JR Smith (CLE) 30/1

Harrison Barnes (GSW) 40/1

Tristan Thompson (CLE) 40/1

Andrew Bogut (GSW) 100/1

Andre Iguodala (GSW) 125/1

Timofey Mozgov (CLE) 200/1



Series Props



Series Exact Result

Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 18/1

Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 12/1

Cleveland Cavaliers 4-2 5/1

Cleveland Cavaliers 4-3 6/1

Golden State Warriors 4-0 8/1

Golden State Warriors 4-1 7/2

Golden State Warriors 4-2 4/1

Golden State Warriors 4-3 13/5



Series Spread



Cleveland Cavaliers +1½ (-130)

Golden State Warriors -1½ (EVEN)



Cleveland Cavaliers -1½ (+300)

Golden State Warriors +1½ (-400)



Cleveland Cavaliers +2½ (-275)

Golden State Warriors -2½ (+215)



Cleveland Cavaliers -2½ (+1000)

Golden State Warriors +2½ (-2000)



Total Games in Series

Over 4½ (-900)

Under 4½ (+550)



Over 5½ (-200)

Under 5½ (+160)



Over 6½ (+195)

Under 6½ (-250)



4 +550

5 +225

6 +180

7 +195



Where will the Series be Decided

In Cleveland +115

In Golden State -145



How Many Games Will go to Overtime?

Over ½ (+200)

Under ½ (-300)



Will there be a Flagrant Foul in the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes -200

No +150



Will there be an Ejection in the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes +250

No -400



Will any Player be suspended during the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes +600

No -1000



Will there be a Game winning Buzzer Beater in the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes +600

No -1000



How Many Points Per Game will the series winner average in the finals?

Over 102½ (-120)

Under 102½ (-120)



Player Props



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Stephen Curry

Over 27½



Average Fourth Round Assists Per Game – Stephen Curry

Over 7



Will Stephen Curry (GSW) lead the Golden State Warriors in Scoring Outright in every game of the 2015 NBA FINAL?

Yes +125

No -175



Highest 1 Game Point Total – Stephen Curry

Over / Under 34½



Average Made 3 Point Shots Per Game – Stephen Curry

Over / Under 5



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Klay Thompson

Over / Under 19½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Draymond Green

Over / Under 14



Average Fourth Round Rebounds Per Game – Draymond Green

Over / Under 9½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Harrison Barnes

Over / Under 11½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – LeBron James

Over / Under 28½



Average Fourth Round Assists Per Game – LeBron James

Over / Under 8



Average Fourth Round Rebounds Per Game – LeBron James

Over / Under 9



Will Lebron James lead the Golden State Warriors in Scoring Outright in every game of the 2015 NBA FINAL?

Yes +125

No -175



Highest 1 Game Point Total – LeBron James

Over / Under 36½



Will Lebron James Record a Triple Double in the 2015 NBA Championship?

Yes -110

No -130



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Kyrie Irving

Over / Under 19



Average Fourth Round Assists Per Game – Kyrie Irving

Over / Under 4½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – J.R. Smith

Over / Under 13½



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Tristan Thompson

Over / Under 10½



Average Fourth Round Rebounds Per Game – Tristan Thompson

Over / Under 11



Average Fourth Round Points Per Game – Timofey Mozgov

Over / Under 9



Average Fourth Rebounds Per Game – Timofey Mozgov

Over / Under 7½



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BetAnySports’ NBA Finals Pick of the Week - Handicappers Hideaway

BetAnySports’ NBA Finals Pick of the Week


Game 1- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors


BAS’ Current Line: Warriors are 5 1/2-point favorites and the total is sitting at 202 1/2.


The matchup for this season’s best-of-seven NBA Finals has been set
and starting this Thursday night at the ORACLE Arena, the Eastern
Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers will begin their quest for a
world title as 5.5-point road underdogs against the Western Conference
Champion Golden State Warriors. BetAnySports has set the betting odds for the total in Game 1 at 202.5.


The NBA betting odds for the series price in this showdown have the
Cavaliers listed as +185 underdogs with Golden State set as a -225
favorite. If Cleveland is going to pull-off the upset it will need a
healthy Kyrie Irving back in the lineup as well as the continued
elevated play of LeBron James. He has done it all for the Cavaliers
through their first three playoff series against Boston, Chicago and
Atlanta with a team-high 27.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 8.3 assists.


During this 14-game run, Cleveland went 12-2 straight-up, but just
8-6 against the spread. It has covered in four of its last five games
including a 3-1 record ATS in a four-game sweep of the Hawks in the
conference finals. The total has stayed UNDER in eight of the 14 games.


Golden State still has two players listed on its current injury
report. Klay Thompson is listed as probable for Game 1 after suffering a
concussion against Houston in the conference finals, but center
Marreese Speights remains questionable after missing his last eight
games with a bad calf. As long as league MVP Stephen Curry stays healthy
his team should remain favored to win it all. He has led the way with
29.2 points per game and a team-high 6.4 assists. Curry has shot 43.7
percent from three-point range in the postseason.


The Warriors’ run to the Finals included series victories against New
Orleans, Memphis and the Rockets while going 12-3 SU. Betting on Golden
State in these playoffs has been a bit tricky with a 7-8 record ATS. It
has failed to cover in five of its eight games played at home and the
total has stayed UNDER in 11 of the 15 games overall.


Look for Golden State to draw first blood in this series with a SU
win on Thursday night, but I am going with Cleveland in Game 1 to keep
things close enough to cover with the 5.5 points on BetAnySports’
current betting odds.


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The NBA's Top Two Teams Battle as the Hawks Face the Warriors Wednesday Night - Handicappers Hideaway

The Atlanta Hawks and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to
pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Oracle Arena.





Oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 208.





Golden State won its last outing, a 108-105 result against the Lakers
on March 16. The Warriors failed to cover in that game as a -18-point
favorite, while the 213 combined points took the game OVER the total.





The Hawks were a 110-103 winner in their most recent outing on the
road against the Kings. They covered the -4.5-point spread as favorites,
while the total score (213) made winners of OVER bettors.





Atlanta:

Team record: 53-14 SU,42-25 ATS

Current Streak: won 3 straight games.

Atlanta is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta’s last 14 games

Atlanta is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games on the road

Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road



Golden State:

Team record: 53-13 SU,37-28-1 ATS

Golden State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games

Golden State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Golden State’s last 18 games

Golden State is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games at home





Next up:

Atlanta at Oklahoma City Friday, March 20

Golden State home to New Orleans Friday, March 20





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