Not that the cavs couldn't win this game with their own talent (they can) but they are also wearing their black, sleeved, alternate jerseys which they wore winning games 5 and 7 in oracle last year.
Not only will this boost their confidence, but, maybe as important, the league knows if they win 3 consecutive games in oracle wearing them, that the jerseys will become an extremely popular statement item, will sell well and earn the league several more million dollars.
Im not saying they will tilt the game in the cavs favor, but they will tilt the game in the cavs favor.
So, if I had any money to bet, I would bet it on the cavs today (especially with the +9 points)
And then there will be two teams tied for the longest playoff win streaks (13 games) for probably several decades.