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April 24, 2024

sports betting:

Vegas Play of the Day: NBA Finals Game 5

We've reset the Play of the Day with fresh bankrolls and turned it into a yearly competition. Our three sports writers have restarted with $10,000 bankrolls to continue using on odds from the South Point.

Golden State Warriors minus-5.5 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: $770 to win $700

Golden State’s numbers without Draymond Green, who is suspended for tonight’s game, are not good. The good news is that inside Oracle Arena, I don’t think it’s going to matter, because the Warriors will go on a big run in the third quarter and Cavaliers won’t have enough fight left in them the rest of the way to do anything about it.

A 3-1 series lead is a dominant position to be in, and I think reality is going to hit Cleveland after one of Steph Curry’s typical runs. LeBron James is going to try to do everything for the Cavs, and without Green on him, that will be a little easier. But short of a 45-point, all-around great James performance, I think Golden State wins the title tonight.

Current Standings (as of July 1): Brewer (50-43-2, $11,375), Keefer (53-61-2, $7,465), Bern (35-41, $7,190)

Lifetime standings: 2014-15 Champion Bern (115-115-1), Keefer (136-144-4), Brewer (118-129-4)

Taylor Bern can be reached at 948-7844 or [email protected]. Follow Taylor on Twitter at twitter.com/taylorbern.

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