Golden State at Cleveland

The Golden State Warriors looked to be in trouble when they fell to Cleveland in two of the first three games of their NBA Finals series. They have come roaring back for a pair of double-digit wins, to take command at 3-2. They head for Cleveland for what is now a closeout game. Closeout games bring out desperation, and that usually means defense. When a road team enters an NBA playoff game with three series wins, the UNDER has been the choice as it has connected 58.2% of the time. That rises to nearly 60% if it is a competitive series, one that has reached at least game six. The Warriors, considered an offense first team, certainly have not lived up to that billing, as they are 13-3-1 to the UNDER in their last 17 games, including 10-2 UNDER on a day of rest. Cleveland is now 38-17-1 to the under in their last 56, including 21-9-2 following a loss. Take the UNDER.