This pick was released to clients on January 16, 2017 at 10:45AM ET.
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Cleveland at Golden State

January 16, 2017
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This is a nationally televised, top-shelf NBA game between the league's top two teams. The Warriors blew a 3-1 series lead in the Finals a year ago, and then on Christmas Day saw a significant lead vanish in Cleveland for a heartbreaking one-point loss. I think Golden State is going to be loaded for the wipeout tonight at home. The psychological impacts of this game are huge, and I think the Warriors will approach the game accordingly. They are catching Cleveland in a very difficult scheduling spot as the Cavs will be playing their sixth road game in 11 days. Meanwhile, Golden State's 90-mile trip to Sacramento is the furthest they have been away from home since the Christmas Day game with Cleveland. This is a huge scheduling and incentive advantage here for Golden State. Make the play on Golden State.

1 unit on Golden State -7.5 (-110) (risk 1 to return 1.91)
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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