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Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Game 2


Golden State defeated Cleveland in Game 1 of the NBA Finals 108-100, covering a 6-point spread at home. The total score of 208 resulted in the OVER. With Kyrie Irving out for the remainder of the playoffs, Cleveland needs a miracle to stay competitive.

Cavs vs Warriors - Game 2 Forecast

AccuScore has the Warriors as 75.6 percent favorites to win Game 2. The average score after AccuScore ran its 10,000-plus simulations is 102 - 94.

Golden State has about five times the chance at a big win (10 points or more) than does Cleveland. The close win percentages, however, are much more comparable. The Warriors have about an 11 percent chance at a close win (4 points or less), compared to the Cavaliers' probability at 8.3%.

AccuScore Best Bet:There's a 57 percent chance the total combined score stays UNDER 200.5. With Kyrie Irving out now for Cleveland, the entire burden on offense falls on the shoulders of LeBron James.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the Cavaliers' last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the Warriors' last 13 games.

ATS Trends: Golden State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games. Check out AccuScore.com for today's ATS pick.

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, 4 TOs

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NBA2 Season Futures

Eastern SEASON-TO-DATE FORECAST POSTSEASON
WIN LOSS WIN LOSS WIN DIV PLAYOFF
ATL
Boston Celtics 0 0 45.9 34.1 34.9% 89.5%
New York Knicks 0 0 45.1 34.9 30.7% 88.2%
Brooklyn Nets 0 0 42.0 38.0 17.9% 78.3%
Philadelphia 76ers 0 0 40.4 39.6 13.5% 72.4%
Toronto Raptors 0 0 33.6 46.4 2.9% 45.6%
CEN
Chicago Bulls 0 0 45.2 34.8 38.9% 88.2%
Cleveland Cavaliers 0 0 43.1 36.9 28.6% 82.7%
Milwaukee Bucks 0 0 42.3 37.7 24.9% 79.5%
Detroit Pistons 0 0 33.2 46.8 4.6% 44.2%
Indiana Pacers 0 0 32.2 47.8 3% 39.5%
SE
Charlotte Hornets 0 0 41.9 38.1 39% 78.4%
Miami Heat 0 0 37.5 42.5 19.9% 61.9%
Atlanta Hawks 0 0 36.8 43.2 18.4% 58.8%
Orlando Magic 0 0 36.7 43.3 16.6% 57.7%
Washington Wizards 0 0 31.8 48.2 6.1% 37.3%

Western SEASON-TO-DATE FORECAST POSTSEASON
WIN LOSS WIN LOSS WIN DIV PLAYOFF
NW
Denver Nuggets 0 0 47.9 32.1 49.8% 90.2%
Minnesota Timberwolves 0 0 44.6 35.4 32.6% 82.3%
Portland Trail Blazers 0 0 37.5 42.5 9.5% 53.9%
Oklahoma City Thunder 0 0 33.9 46.1 4.2% 39.5%
Utah Jazz 0 0 33.2 46.8 3.8% 36.7%
PAC
Los Angeles Clippers 0 0 47.8 32.2 37.4% 90.7%
Los Angeles Lakers 0 0 45.9 34.1 26.7% 85.9%
Phoenix Suns 0 0 44.9 35.1 23.1% 83.5%
Golden State Warriors 0 0 38.8 41.2 7.3% 59.7%
Sacramento Kings 0 0 38.0 42.0 5.5% 55.7%
SW
Dallas Mavericks 0 0 43.8 36.2 33.6% 79.7%
Houston Rockets 0 0 42.8 37.2 29.3% 76%
San Antonio Spurs 0 0 39.9 40.1 17.9% 65.4%
Memphis Grizzlies 0 0 37.7 42.3 11.4% 55.8%
New Orleans Pelicans 0 0 35.6 44.4 7.7% 47.1%

Eastern, ATL

SEASON-TO-DATE    WIN     LOSS   |   FORECAST    WIN     LOSS   

Eastern, ATL

POSTSEASON    WIN DIV     PLAYOFF

Eastern, CEN

SEASON-TO-DATE    WIN     LOSS   |   FORECAST    WIN     LOSS   

Eastern, CEN

POSTSEASON    WIN DIV     PLAYOFF

Eastern, SE

SEASON-TO-DATE    WIN     LOSS   |   FORECAST    WIN     LOSS   

Eastern, SE

POSTSEASON    WIN DIV     PLAYOFF

Western, NW

SEASON-TO-DATE    WIN     LOSS   |   FORECAST    WIN     LOSS   

Western, NW

POSTSEASON    WIN DIV     PLAYOFF

Western, PAC

SEASON-TO-DATE    WIN     LOSS   |   FORECAST    WIN     LOSS   

Western, PAC

POSTSEASON    WIN DIV     PLAYOFF

Western, SW

SEASON-TO-DATE    WIN     LOSS   |   FORECAST    WIN     LOSS   

Western, SW

POSTSEASON    WIN DIV     PLAYOFF