Big favorites do very well. Rare case of a team laying 18 or more are 22-10 going way back to 1995 including 11-3 for 78.6 percent when laying 19 or more. Golden State has best net rating in the NBA while Minnesota second worst. Net rating is the difference between offensive and defensive ratings points per 100 possessions. The Warriors are a stunning 4.6 over the rest of the NBA.

Minnesota cannot even take advantage of big spread at 1-6 last seven. Minnesota is a disgusting -17.1 net rating in that span. Yes we hate big chalk, but facts always guide us, not bias.