Timofey Mozgov Prop Odds
OAKLAND, CA (TheSpread) – If the Warriors continue to run a small lineup, that may mean more big numbers for Cleveland’s Timofey Mozgov. What do oddsmakers think he will do in Game 5 of the NBA Finals?
According to oddsmakers at online sports book GT Bets, the Warriors are the favorite at home tonight, as they are getting odds of -8.5 points against the Cavaliers. The over/under total for the game has been set at 195.5 points. When it comes to prop odds for Mozgov tonight, his over/under for points+rebounds has been set at 25, while his over/under for free-throws made has been listed at 4.5.
Mozgov has been a pretty consistent force for Cleveland since being traded to the Cavs from Denver. In these playoffs, Mozgov is averaging 10.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. He is shooting 49.6 percent from the floor and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line, averaging 3.2 made free throws per contest.
In the NBA Finals, Mozgov has had a big size advantage for the most part. When the Warriors go small, the 7-1 center has nearly half a foot on Draymond Green, who is typically guarding him. Mozgov is averaging 16.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in the series while shooting 71.9 percent from the charity stripe, making 5.8 free throws per game. In Game 4, Mozgov had an impressive 28 points with 10 rebounds on 9 of 16 shooting. He was also 10 of 12 from the line. Golden State seemed content to let him dominate as they wanted to have a fast-paced offense with a small lineup.
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