Hello fellow sports gamblers/experts. This is my first forum/blog entry on this site and am excited to share some sports wisdom to you folks.
Taking a look at both teams, the public is quickly writing off one of the most potent teams the NBA has ever seen (Warriors). Yes, we have heard from sources that Curry is playing at 70%, nobody can answer OKCs length and agility, and the Warriors have already thrown in the white flag. Not so fast. You can read between the lines all you want about this game or do a numbers comparison from previous matches but the one thing that stats won't tell you about this game is explained in one word, "PRIDE".
WHY GOLDEN STATE WILL WIN
Now I am a firm believer in stats with all my sports bets but this game will be defined by who wants it more and who's reputation is more on the line. The pressure is on Golden State. After being embarrassed in OKC last game but still having the record for most wins in a season, pride and reputation are on the line at home. Best quote after the game, "This is not how this is supposed to end" tells me that max effort will be there for the home team. This will result in smarter shots taken, closing the gap between rebounds, and better defense. I believe the X-Factor for the Warriors is Draymond Green. Expect this guy to have a HUGE game and respond to his critics. I forecast near a triple double with blocks and steals added.
WHY OKC WILL LOSE
OKC is sitting in the driver seat and can afford to lose one away. Yes, they are one win away from the NBA Finals but they understand that home court is near for game 6, not to mention another game in cali. I believe if the game gets out of hand for the Thunder for them to rest Westbrook and Durant late 4th quarter. Although, I do see this game being competitive for 75% of the game, I can see Klay or Curry going off in the 3rd or 4th quarter. The odds are in favor of OKC to win the series, but the odds are against them for this game.
I hope everyone can share their opinion on this game with me and let me know what bets they are taking. I can give more input in regards to the everyone's responses.
My Prediction On Vegas Lines
Take Warriors -7 (Buy a point)
Take Under 220 at -110 (Defense will be upgraded)
Do not take the money line! (Way to risky here)
Important Keys To The Game:
Warriors need to limit turnovers
Thunder need to stay hungrier than competition
Warriors need to have a balance with scoring and defense
Thunder need to not change anything
Warrior need to play like a champion (Stop playing like an 8 seed. Don't let little brother beat you down)