The Golden State Warriors (2-0) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (0-1) Friday night. Tip from Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Warriors won 3-0
Golden State beat the Denver Nuggets 137-131 on Thursday in overtime, covering as a 2-point home favorite with the Over (232.5) hitting with ease. G Stephen Curry scored a team-high 42 points on 6-of-12 from deep. The Warriors outlasted a 50-point performance from F Aaron Gordon and a triple-double from C Nikola Jokic while overcoming a 14-point deficit in the dramatic victory.
Portland dropped its season opener 118-114 on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves while covering as a 4.5-point home underdog with the Over (222.5) hitting. F Jerami Grant scored a team-high 29 points off the bench; 4 of the 5 Trail Blazers’ starters scored in double figures.
Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was arrested by the FBI on Thursday for allegedly taking part in mafia-influenced illegal poker games and will be replaced by first-year assistant Tiago Splitter, who played in the NBA from 2010-17.
Warriors at Trail Blazers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Warriors -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -1.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +1.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Warriors at Trail Blazers key injuries
Warriors
(Not yet submitted, below is the IR for Thursday)
G De’Anthony Melton (knee) outG Moses Moody (calf) out
Trail Blazers
G Scoot Henderson (hamstring) outG Damian Lillard (achilles) outC Robert Williams III (conditioning) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Trail Blazers picks and predictionsPrediction
Warriors 118, Trail Blazers 111
PASS.
There is better value on the Warriors (-125) spread.
BET WARRIORS -1.5 (-110).
The Warriors have started the season hot, with wins over the Los Angeles Lakers and Nuggets, with Curry and F Jimmy Butler both playing major roles, meshing well. They have created problems for opposing defenses while flourishing on offense, a great recipe for the spread.
The Blazers shot just 40% from the floor in their opener, while rallying behind the home crowd to stay in the game, despite giving up a 41-point performance to G Anthony Edwards. While they distributed the ball well, without Lillard they have yet to identify who will lead the offense. That, combined with the negative attention and an interim head coach, will put them on their heels on Friday.
BET OVER 227.5 (-110).
The Warriors have scored at least 119 points in both games to start the season, scoring 120 points by the end of regulation on Thursday. They have shown to be an early offensive threat with 5 players averaging at least 10 points so far.
While the Trail Blazers will be the liability towards the Over hitting, they posted 114 on Wednesday with 5 players scoring in double figures and 8 players scoring at least 7 points. With a lower total, they have the capabilities to contribute enough in what should be a fast-paced matchup.
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