The Golden State Warriors look to turn around their subpar performances with a win at home against the Portland Trailblazers. The Trailblazers are the only team to hold the Warriors under 100pts twice this year. BetOnline.com has the Warriors as 11 ½-point favs over the Trailblazers with the over/under set at 208. Get your NBA Pick in now at BetOnline.com. Where players play!
The Warriors are slowly watching their playoff chances slip away going 3-4 SU in their last seven. Warriors are just a half-game ahead of Denver for the West's final postseason spot. Despite scoring over 100 PPG it’s simply not enough. They recently lost 119-123 (OT) at home to the Lakers. Baron Davis and Monta Ellis combined for 48pts and 16 assists and Al Harrington pulled down 12 rebounds. In the Warriors last five games they’ve averaged 112 PPG but on defense they’ve allowed an average 113 PPG. Their defending in the paint needs some serious work done, you can put as many points on the board you want but if you don’t stop your opponents it’s pointless. The Warriors are 0-2 SU in their last two home games where they usually average 113 PPG. They are an overall 23-12 SU on home court. The Warriors are 3-7 ATS on two days rest and 12-23 ATS overall at home.
The Trailblazers will be without their top player, Brandon Roy, tonight after he left Tuesday’s game with a strained groin. Roy averages 19 PPG and six assists for his team. Second-leading scorer LaMarcus Aldridge is also uncertain tonight, he averages 17 PPG and he is also their lead rebounder. They recently beat Washington 102-82 as 1-point home favs. Martell Webster led his team with 23pts and Joel Przybilla pulled down 17 rebounds. The Blazers have averaged 94 PPG in their last five and their averaging 93 PPG away from home. Their defense has been solid in their last five games, allowing a low 92 PPG and overall on defense they give up a 8th ranked 96 PPG. Portland is six games back from Golden State in the Western Playoff race. Get your NBA Pick in now!
Recent Trends
- Under is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings in Golden State.
- Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.
- Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
- Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Golden State.
GAME: Portland Trail Blazers (38-34) at Golden State Warriors (43-27)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 27 – 10:30 PM EST
LINE: BetOnline.com
PICK: Golden State -9.5 TOTAL: 208
The Bottom Line: If Portland had their top two players in the lineup, I’d say Portland to beat the spread. Since their out and the Warriors are putting up big numbers, I’m going with Golden State. Get your NBA Pick in now and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit.
