The Cleveland Cavaliers (9-7) play host to the Golden State Warriors (12-2) on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM ET.
The Cavaliers open as 8.5 point underdogs. So far this season Cleveland are 10-4-1 against the spread (ATS) and 4-2-1 ATS at home. The Cavaliers are 6-4 in their last 10 but have lost two straight.
Visiting favorites the Warriors are 9-4-1 ATS and 3-2 ATS on the road. Golden State are 4-1 on the road, their only road loss coming against Charlotte.
Cavaliers vs Warriors Odds
| Cavaliers Spread | -8.5 |
| Warriors Spread | +8.5 |
| Over/Under | 213 |
| Time | 9:00 pm ET |
| TV | NBA TV |
Cavaliers and Warriors Betting Trends
- The Cavaliers are 6-4 in their last ten and 4-3 at home
- Cleveland are 4-2-1 ATS at home
- Totals have gone under in 11 of Cleveland’s 15 games
- The Warriors are 8-2 in their last ten games and 4-1 on the road
- Golden State are 9-4-1 ATS and 3-2 ATS on the road
- Totals have gone under in four of the Warriors’s five road games
Cavaliers vs Warriors Head to Head
Home team in bold.
April 15, 2021: Golden State Warriors 119 def Cleveland Cavaliers 101
February 15, 2021: Golden State Warriors 129 def Cleveland Cavaliers 98
Team Statistics
 | Statistics |  |
|---|---|---|
| 102.5 | Points Per Game | 115.2 |
| 44.9% | Field Goal % | 47.2% |
| 33.3% | 3PT % | 35.5% |
| 44.1 | Rebounds | 48.6 |
| 23.8 | Assists | 29.2 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 16.2 |
| 8 | Steals | 10.1 |
| 3.6 | Blocks | 5.1 |
| 16 | Fouls | 19.4 |
Cavaliers vs Warriors Injury Report
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Stevens | PF | Ankle | Game time decision |
| Jarrett Allen | C | Illness | Game time decision |
| Lauri Markkanen | SF | Covid-19 | Game time decision |
| Evan Mobley | SF | Elbow | Out until December 5 |
| Collin Sexton | SG | Knee | Out until December 30 |
Golden State Warriors
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | PG | Hip | Game time decision |
| Andre Iguodala | SF | Hip | Out until November 19 |
| James Wiseman | C | Knee | Out until December 3 |
| Klay Thompson | SG | Achilles | Out until December 18 |
Key Players to Watch
Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland: 17.3 ppg, 6.6 apg, 1.4 stl
Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry: 28.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 6.6 apg, 1.7 stl
Cavaliers vs Warriors Prediction
On paper this game is a no-brainer provided Stephen Curry suits up for the Warriors. The kid from Akron showed no signs of a hip issue when he went off for 37 points against the Nets so it’s possible he’s been listed as a precaution.
The Cavaliers are likely to be hurting more with their injuries. Stud rookie Evan Mobley‘s injury leaves big shoes to fill. The Rookie of the Year favorite was averaging 19.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2 blocks in the last five games before his injury against Boston. Jarrett Allen could also be forced to sit out another game which would leave the Cavaliers very light in the front court.
Four Warriors starters finished in double figures in their win over the Nets. Even if Curry sits out this game, the Warriors have the talent and depth to cover the spread against an injury-hit Cavaliers team.
