Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Prediction for Thursday April 2 2026
Cavaliers Preview
The Chase Center will play host to a Thursday night NBA clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Cavaliers (47-29) have won seven of their last ten games and trail New York by one game for third place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, Cleveland allowed Los Angeles to shoot 54 percent from the field during a 127-113 road loss.
Jarrett Allen led six Cleveland players in double figures with 18 points (9-11 FG) and four rebounds. All-Star G James Harden scored 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting and finished with a minus 19 rating. Thomas Bryant added 14 points and six rebounds off the bench for the Cavaliers.
Warriors Preview
The Golden State Warriors have dropped seven of their previous 11 games and are languishing in tenth place in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors (36-40) rank in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency and are giving up 114.9 points per contest. Last night, Golden State trailed by 21 points at halftime during a 127-113 home loss versus San Antonio.
Nate Williams led seven Golden State players in double figures with 18 points (8-18 FG) and four rebounds. L.J. Cryer and Omer Yurtseven scored 17 points each on a combined 12-for-21 shooting effort. Pat Spencer added 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists for the Warriors.
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Cavaliers vs Warriors Pick
Golden State G Steph Curry has been sidelined since late January with a knee injury and plans to return to the lineup on Sunday. Since the All-Star Break, the Cavaliers are five games above .500 and the Warriors are six games below .500. Take Cleveland to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win 124-111.
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