Cleveland at Golden State 9:00 ET
Cavaliers (+) over Warriors- For seven days now all my 'friends' in the handicapping industry have been telling me that the money has been coming in on the Cavaliers and LeBron James and this may be true but my gut and instincts tell me something different. First, let me start with the opening line of 5½ which I felt was much too short. My number was 6½ and I expected it to go higher as the week wore on. To my surprise the early money was on Cleveland but I ask just how much? Now, as we approach game time money is starting to show for Golden State, after all they have lost just three games at home the entire season (46-3) and will have the MVP and a healthy Klay Thompson. The Cavaliers are hurting with Kevin Love (out) and Kyrie Irving hobbled so I don't see how the 'public' will be on Cleveland even with LeBron rested. I believe by game time that the late money will move toward the Warriors and I don't want to be there. It is just Game 1 of the Finals with plenty of time left for both clubs to recover if handed an opening series loss. I just see the Cavs keeping it close. Take CLEVELAND!