Prediction:

The Warriors, playing at home, enjoy the advantage of favorable timing, location, and team conditions. The Warriors’ point spread has been consistently rising, which reflects the confidence the bookmakers have in them. On the other hand, the Heat are currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak, and the continuous high-intensity games have drained the players’ energy. With Butler, the Heat’s core on both ends of the floor, absent, it will be difficult for them to overcome the Warriors on the road.

Pick: Warriors -9.5 (bet365)