Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Predictions and Picks

There’s just no stopping the Golden State Warriors. The defending champions stretched their unbeaten run to 11 games with a straightforward victory over the Phoenix Suns last Wednesday. The Warriors will look to keep the momentum going later tonight when they face the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Who will emerge victorious in this NBA clash? Read on below for an in-depth breakdown of this Western Conference clash and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers Preview

Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland

When: Friday, February 19, 10:00 PM ET

Line: Golden State Warriors (-9) at Portland Trail Blazers (+9); total: 220.0 – view all NBA lines

TV Broadcast: CSNB/CSNN

Betting on the Golden State Warriors (48-4)

Golden State extended its winning streak to 11 games with a 112-104 victory over Phoenix on February 11. It was a fantastic victory by the Warriors who preserved their 3.5 game lead atop the Western Conference standings. At 48-4, the Warriors entered the All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history.

The Warriors now set their sights on a mind-boggling 49-4 start when they face the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. Expected to lead the Warriors in this contest are Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Curry averaged 34.5 points over Golden State’s final four games before the break, including scoring 51 in a win against Washington on February 3.

The reigning MVP averaged 35.3 points and shot 50 percent from deep to lead the Warriors to six wins in the series’ past seven matchups. Thompson, on the other hand, is averaging 27.1 points over his past seven games. He scored 36 points and went 7 of 10 from beyond the arc in last month’s win in Portland.

The Warriors are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 road games.

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Betting on the Portland Trail Blazers (27-27)

The Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three games with a resounding 116-103 victory over the Houston Rockets last Wednesday. Damian Lillard led the way for the Blazers, scoring 31 points and dishing out nine assists. It was a solid victory for the Blazers who have now won eight of their last nine games.

Key to the Blazers’ resurgence has been their incredible defense. The Blazers have held their last eight opponents to 96.8 points per contest and only 43.4 percent shooting, the second and fourth-lowest marks in the league over that span. The Blazers have limited teams to just 28.1 percent from beyond the arc during their present three-game win streak.

Things are bound to get tougher, though, for the Blazers as standing in their way tonight are the red-hot Golden State Warriors. The defending champions are 24-4 on the road this season. The Warriors lead the league in scoring this season, averaging a whopping 115.5 points per game this campaign. Steve Kerr’s men have been deadly from beyond the arc, shooting at a high 42.4 percent clip this season.

The Blazers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.