The Golden State Warriors pay a visit to the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on Friday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors will be aiming for a third straight victory after outlasting the Nuggets in a thrilling 137-131 overtime home win last night. Stephen Curry drained six 3-pointers to lead the team with 42 points, six rebounds and seven assists on 14 of 25 shooting, Jimmy Butler III added 21 points with six assists and three steals while Draymond Green tallied 13 points with eight rebounds and eight assists.
As a team, the Warriors shot 50 percent from the field and 18 of 47 from the 3-point line as they withstood an early barrage from the Nuggets and clawed their way back from an early 14-point deficit. They pulled away in overtime where they went on a pivotal 10-2 run to stay undefeated on the season.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers will be eager to bounce back in this spot after falling just short to the Timberwolves in a 118-114 home defeat on Wednesday. Jerami Grant led the team with 29 points on 10 of 14 shooting off the bench, Deni Avdija added 20 points, Shaedon Sharpe scored 15 points on five of 20 shooting, while Jrue Holiday chipped in with 14 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
As a team, the Trail Blazers shot just 40 percent from the field and 13 of 42 from the 3-point line. That was still good enough to hang onto a narrow lead all the way until the fourth quarter, where they went cold and managed just 19 points to allow the Timberwolves to run them down in the end.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The favorites have won each of the last 10 games between the Warriors and Trail Blazers.
- The Warriors have lost four of their last five games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Warriors’ last four games.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last nine games against the Trail Blazers.
- The Trail Blazers have lost eight of their last nine games against Warriors teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Warriors’ last eight road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Shaedon Sharpe ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Toumani Camara ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Jimmy Butler ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (10.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (50.0%).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (19.0).
- The Warriors rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Warriors rank T1st in the league for H2 win percentage this season (100.0%).
Trail Blazers vs Warriors Prediction
The Warriors are still missing some role players with De’Anthony Melton and Moses Moody still out, while the Trail Blazers are missing Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, Robert Williams and their head coach Chauncey Billups. It’s always tough playing the second game of a back to back coming off an overtime game, but the season has only just begun.
So, I am sticking with the Warriors as underdogs, especially with the Trail Blazers dealing with the sudden suspension of their head coach. The Warriors are currently the hottest team in the league and I think they represent decent value as the underdogs in this spot.