Betting the Warriors' streak persists: Golden State -7

In situations when two two teams that appeared in the prior postseason match up in playoff action, backing favorites on at least three-game straight up win streaks has proven immensely profitable in the past.

This system has delivered a (statistically significant) 19% return on investment back to the 2005-06 season.

After losing to the Lakers in the Play-In Tournament last season, the Warriors secured the third seed in the West for this year's playoff proceedings (we regard Play-In activity as postseason play).

Further, Golden State rattled off five straight wins to close out the regular season (4-1 ATS), before manhandling Denver in first round opener Saturday as six-point favorites (the Dubs won by 16).

The Nuggets occupied the number three spot in the Western Conference last year, but slipped to sixth a season later. As a result, Denver is taking seven at the Chase Center Monday.

We're laying the chalk with the favorites here.

Happy betting!!