Golden State is a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 219.5 at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas. Check The Linemakers on Sporting News’ odds page for current Game 1 spreads and totals.
With an average score after AccuScore ran its 10,000-plus simulations of Golden State 113, Houston 100, our best bet tonight is on UNDER. There’s nearly a 61 percent chance the total combined score in Game 1 stays UNDER 219.5. The OVER is just 3-6 in the last nine matchups between these teams.
ATS Trends: Golden State is 5-2 ATS in its last seven games.
Houston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games vs Golden State.
The Linemakers’ picks: Vegas crew has play on side and total
Projected Leaders Stephen Curry: 28 points, 11 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 5 TOs James Harden: 26 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 4 TOs
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