Things haven’t been going Portland’s way for much of the season, but the Portland Trail Blazers have found a way to stay in the hunt for a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. When it comes to Trail Blazers vs Warriors betting picks, NBA team stats show Portland has gotten consistent performances from star guard Damian Lillard, who scored a season-high 71 points in the Trail Blazers win over Houston Sunday.
Golden State Warriors has opened this four-game homestand by collecting back-to-back wins over Houston and Minnesota. The Warriors are also trying to figure out a way to hang on to playoff position at the lower portion of the Western Conference standings. Golden State Warriors odds show the defending NBA champions and are hoping to get a spark when Steph Curry returns from injury sometime in March.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors Odds
NBA odds today show that Golden State is a 4.5-point favorite over Portland. The Warriors are -177 on the moneyline, while the Trail Blazers are +148. The over/under has been at 235.5 points.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors Information
Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors
Location of the Game: Oracle Arena, San Francisco, CA.
Date and Time: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, 10:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: NBA League Pass
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors Analysis
Portland Trail Blazers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Portland Trail Blazers standings had been looking dismal before Lillard’s big game shot some energy into the franchise. Portland had lost five of its previous seven games, and things don’t look at any easier going forward. The Trail Blazers have a six-game road trip looming in early March that could make or break its season.
NBA team stats show that Anfernee Simons, who averages 21.4 points per game, is another strong shooter for Portland. Simons is tied with Lillard, who scores 32.3 points per game, with a team-high 38.1 percent shooting percentage from the 3-point line.
Portland Trail Blazers Key Injuries
When making NBA picks today, consider that Portland center Jusuf Nurkic didn’t play Sunday against Houston and is questionable today.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Trends to Know
- The Trail Blazers are 31-29 against the spread.
- Portland is 11-11 against the spread as an away underdog.
- The Blazers are 15-13 against the spread following a win.
- Portland has seen the total go 29-29-2 in its games this season.
Golden State Warriors Performance Recap and Analysis
Trail Blazers vs Warriors betting picks show this has been a season of uncertainty for Golden State. Injuries have hampered the defending champions and never let them push too far above .500. Golden State also hasn’t played well away from home, but the Warriors have been mostly business as usual at Oracle Arena.
This is an important game on the NBA schedule during a five-game homestand for Golden State. NBA player stats show that the Warriors have leaned heavily on Klay Thompson in Curry’s absence. He has scored 96 points over the past three games.
NBA team stats, though, show Golden State has been weaker on defense as of late. In losses to the Clippers and Lakers last week, the Warriors gave up 258 combined points.
Golden State Warriors Key Injuries
Draymond Green is questionable. Curry is out.
Golden State Warriors Betting Trends to Know
- The over has gone 35-24-2 in Golden State’s games this season.
- The Warriors are 28-32-1 against the spread this season.
- Golden State is 15-11-1 as a home favorite this season.
- Golden State is 19-11-1 against the spread at home.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Picks
NBA odds today show Golden State is a modest favorite at home. This is a good price to grab the Warriors at. Golden State is still engaged in making the postseason and won’t want to give that away by losing to a Portland team that has had a difficult few weeks.
The spread is one of the trickier Trail Blazers vs Warriors betting picks. While this game should be close, if either team has a particularly hot shooting night from the 3-point line, it could be a runaway on either side. The Warriors should have enough punch to cover at home.
When it comes to NBA matchups, this game could be a slugfest. Both teams have been shooting well recently. Neither team is equipped to dig in on defense. That should allow the total to go over the number.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors Score Predictions
- NBA Pick: Golden State 125, Portland 120 (Golden State -4.5)
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