I'm not playing the spread in this one. No reason to for game one at least. No way this game is going over 214. This is the best play on the board.
Golden State Rockets game 7 total was 208. Granted, Chris Paul was out, but so was Iggy. And in previous games with Paul playing, the total still finished low, but that's because of the Rockets defense.
Cavs don't have nearly as much offensive firepower as the Rockets, but they do possess some defense as what was seen in game 7 in Boston.
For the first game, I see some low scoring sloppy play in the first half. Both teams went 7 games and I just see both teams feeling out each other for the first half. Rockets banged Golden State up more than what people think. Mid 3rd onward, I see both teams turning it up, but I see Golden State turning it up more. But by that time, it will be far too late as the over will be dead.
$5,000 on the under 214. No need for the hook.