This is a 10* Finals GAME OF THE YEAR on the Golden State Warriors.

An interesting match-up indeed, but I think that the Warriors' depth, health and clear home court advantage will ultimately prove to be too much for the Cavaliers. In Game 1 anyways. LeBron James is playing the best basketball of his career, but his supporting cast is not only injured (guard Kyrie Irving is hobbled with a knee issue), but it's arguably the worst one he's had surrounding him in his career. Golden State is loaded with talent up and down the line-up and I simply can't see the Cavs' bench keeping pace. Cleveland's turn around started in January when the team transformed itself into a defensive juggernaut, but now the Cavaliers face their stiffest test yet. Irving has been the most trustworthy defender, but his injury is obviously a major concern for the team. The Cavs have given up just 98.5 points per 100 possessions during the postseason; but note, Golden State's defense has been one of the league's best all year long. The Warriors have played 49 games at Oracle Arena this season and they've won 46 of those outings. Golden State just faced one of the league's most potent offensive weapons in the entire league in James Harden and would go on to dispatch his team in five games. Granted, James is the better and more experienced all around player, but "The King" definitely doesn't have the same supporting cast around him which Harden enjoys. Note that Cleveland is just 6-13 ATS this year when playing the role of underdog, while Golden State is 48-34 ATS when dubbed the favorite. Look for the WARRIORS to pull away down the stretch for the comfortable ATS cover.

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