Our Warriors vs Trail Blazers prediction for this NBA game is Warriors -6 , -113.
Warriors battle the Trail Blazers in this Western Conference matchup. Stephen Curry begins his 16th season with the Warriors and aims to maintain the team’s 3-point theme without Klay Thompson.
Offshore Odds: Warriors Decent Favorites on the Road
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | -6 (-113) | -220 | O 223.5 (-110) |
| Trail Blazers | +6 (-107) | +190 | U 223.5 (-110) |
Curry Still Leading the Way
After a decade of success with the big 3 of Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson, that era is no more. Klay is joining the Dallas Mavericks, while Curry will try to keep the 3-point offense going, and Green continues to be the veteran emotional leader on defense.
The Warriors finished last season 10th in the West and secured the last play-in tournament spot. They were blown out by their rivals, the Sacramento Kings, who sought revenge for the Warriors ending their season a year ago in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. In the offseason, Golden State added some veteran shooters and solid two-way players. While the Warriors still lack size, they can and will remain a competitive team, with Curry showing no signs of slowing down in his statistics.
Portland Rebuilding
The Trail Blazers are still in full rebuild mode. For the past 3 seasons, Portland has hovered around the bottom of the Western Conference standings, and last season, they finished last with a record of 21-61. Not long ago, the Trail Blazers had 8 straight playoff appearances; now, they are literally trailblazing their way back to becoming at least a decent basketball team.
Portland has a mix of potential young stars, solid veterans, and young players who have been in the league for a few years. The Trail Blazers are trying to find some solid chemistry again. They have a strong center in Deandre Ayton and a good defender in Matisse Thybulle. In preseason, the Trail Blazers looked good on both sides of the ball, and hopefully that practice will translate into a strong start to the season.
Warriors vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Warriors still have plenty of stars on their team, while the Trail Blazers are focused on finding and developing talent. Even though the preseason is just practice, the Warriors went 6-0. Golden State boasts great 3-point shooting depth, veteran leadership, and improving bench play. Portland has a bit more size and can also excel from beyond the arc, but the Warriors remain the more efficient team on offense.
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