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NBA Finals: Game 5 - Analyst Preview & Pick


The Golden State Warriors cruised to a 103-82 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 as 4-point road underdogs to even up the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. 11 NBA Finals have been tied at 2-2 since 1985 - the winner of Game 5 won the title in seven of those 11 matchups.

Cavs vs Warriors - Game 4 Prediction



AccuScore has the Warriors as heavy 77.5 percent favorites to win Game 5. The average score after AccuScore ran its 10,000-plus simulations is 102 - 93.

AccuScore Best Bet: There's a 52.4 percent chance the Warriors cover a -8.5 spread.

AccuScore ATS Record in Golden State games: 34-13, 72.3%.

The Cavs are 1-4 SU and 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog of eight points or more.

Over/Under Trends: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the Cavaliers' last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the Warriors' last 16 games.

Projected Leaders
LeBron James: 35 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 7 TOs Stephen Curry: 26 points (4-9 3PM), 11 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 5 TOs

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