Warriors vs. Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 30th, 2024

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Witness the showdown of the season on December 30th, 2024, when the Warriors clash with the Cavaliers in an NBA game in San Francisco, CA at Chase Center. Make the most of your bets by checking out our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Warriors vs. Cavaliers betting tip and prediction

The Western Conference and Eastern Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on December 30th, 2024, at 21:00. The Warriors enters as 4.5 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Cavaliers won, 118-110. The over/under for the upcoming game is 231 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Warriors are currently shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Cavaliers are converting 40.9% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Warriors are attempting 45% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Cavaliers are choosing to take 45% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.

Golden State Warriors

How are the Warriors playing this season?

The Warriors comes into this game with a 16-15 record, and they are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Warriors win their most recent game?

Yes, Warriors defeated the Suns, 109-105. Stephen Curry scored 30 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Warriors

The leading scorer for the Warriors this season is Stephen Curry, who is averaging 22.5 points per game. He scored 30 points on 9-for-24 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Cavaliers. In the last game, he scored 40 points in DraftKings and 36.2 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Warriors

Coming into the December 30th, 2024 contest, Kevon Looney leads the Warriors with 6.9 rebounds per game Stephen Curry has a team-high 6.5 assists per game. He scored 40 DraftKings points and 36.2 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Warriors is De'Anthony Melton (1.2 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Draymond Green is leading the way for the Warriors with 1.1 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 43.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 44.1 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Warriors Team Analysis

The Warriors' point differential this season is 1.5 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. They are averaging 112 points per game while allowing 110.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Warriors are making 15 shots per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Warriors are making 14.8 per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA.

Projected Warriors Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Cavaliers, the Warriors' starting lineup consisted of Kevon Looney, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. For the upcoming matchup, the Warriors has the following injuries: Moses Moody is questionable (knee) and Brandin Podziemski is questionable (abdominal).

Cleveland Cavaliers

How are the Cavaliers playing this season?

The Cavaliers head this game with a 27-4 record, and they are currently 1st in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers are 9-1 in their last 10 games.

Did the Cavaliers win their most recent game?

Yes, Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets, 149-135. Caris LeVert scored 22 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Cavaliers

The leading scorer for the Cavaliers this season is Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 23.6 points per game. Donovan Mitchell also leads the team in minutes played per game with 31.64. He scored 21 points on 7-for-22 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Warriors. In the last game, scored 51.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 48 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen is leading the way with 10 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 49 points in DraftKings and 50 in FanDuel. Darius Garland is dishing out a team-high 6.4 assists per game. He has 46 DraftKings fantasy points and 47.9 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Cavaliers' leader is Donovan Mitchell with 1.6 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 51.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 48 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Cavaliers is Evan Mobley, who is sending back 1.4 shots per game. He scored 44.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 43 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Cavaliers Team Analysis

The Cavaliers' point differential this season is 11.7 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. They are averaging 122.7 points per game while allowing 111 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Cavaliers are making 16.3 shots per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Cavaliers are making 16.5 per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA.

Projected Cavaliers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Warriors, the Cavaliers' starting five were Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. For the upcoming matchup, Cavaliers has the following injuries: Emoni Bates is out (knee) and Isaac Okoro is out (shoulder).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Warriors and Cavaliers game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Cavaliers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Warriors are a 4.5 money line underdog for the game against the Cavaliers, and the suggestion is to pick the Cavaliers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Warriors and Cavaliers is 231 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Warriors and Cavaliers have combined for just 1 overtime game this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.