Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors – Preview & Prediction (Dec. 06, 2025)
Game preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Golden State Warriors in what should be an intriguing late-season matchup. Cleveland comes off a solid 130–117 home win over San Antonio, snapping a brief skid and improving to 14–10. Donovan Mitchell remains the engine for the Cavs, putting up big scoring nights, while Evan Mobley has been consistently strong on both ends of the floor. Cleveland’s offense leans heavily on three-point volume — they attempt more threes than almost anyone — and when their shooters are healthy they become much tougher to guard.
The Warriors have struggled recently, losing several of their last outings and dealing with key absences. Stephen Curry’s injury has clearly impacted Golden State’s offense; without him they’ve had trouble finding consistent scoring and flow. Still, the roster has playmakers who can make it competitive on any night, and a few recent close games show they can hang in even when things don’t go their way.
Injuries, matchup notes and pick
Health will be a major factor. Cleveland has been dealing with absences in the frontcourt and wing spots, which has forced others to step up. Golden State’s top scorer is out, and several rotation players are listed as questionable, which limits their ceiling in this one. The Cavs have been finding productive bench contributors and sit among the better teams in both offense and defense when they’re firing.
Head-to-head last season favored Cleveland, who won both meetings against Golden State. That trend and home-court advantage matter here, especially with the Warriors missing their primary scorer. Expect the Cavaliers to control the pace and make the most of their three-point looks while the Warriors search for consistent offense without Curry.
Tip-off: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST, December 6, 2025
Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers by around 7 points (Cavaliers -6.5)
Notes: This is a confidence-graded prediction — if Golden State gets some injured players back or finds offensive rhythm, the game could tighten quickly. Otherwise, Cleveland’s scoring punch and home advantage should be the difference.
