Odds Are Curry, Warriors Continue Mastery Of Blazers

Golden State snapped a three-game slide Saturday with a 124-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at home. The Warriors made 17-of-32 from 3-point range, led by Curry’s 6-for-8 performance.

Steph Curry wants the Warriors to be a “realistic contender” again. How?

“We were just talking about it in the locker room: Win on Saturday. It’s OK to take small bites at this thing. We’re obviously a long way away from the tier we want to be in.” https://t.co/BGV4CRZIfm

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 15, 2023

The Trail Blazers dropped their sixth straight contest Saturday, falling 131-120 against Dallas at home. Anfernee Simons scored 33 and Jerami Grant added 27 for Portland. Grant was back after missing four games in concussion protocol.

The Warriors are +1000 to win the Western Conference in the Vegas odds, while Portland is +50000.

Here’s a look at some NBA odds to consider!

Warriors vs Trail Blazers Game Information

The visiting Golden State Warriors (11-14) are 5 1/2-point favorites as they try to win their fourth straight against the Portland Trail Blazers (6-18) on Sunday, December 17, 2023

• Location: Moda Center in Portland
• Warriors vs Trail Blazers Live Streaming: The game airs at 9 p.m. on Root Sports, Root Sports Plus, and NBC Sports Bay Area. NBA Game Pass
• Odds: Over/under is 233½ in the matchup at the sportsbook.

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Warriors vs Trail Blazers Spreads and Odds

Warriors vs Trail Blazers Trends

• The game total went over in the last four Golden State games and 15 of 25 on the season..
• The Trail Blazers have hit the team total under in 14 of their last 20 home games..
• Warriors’ bettors have lost the last four road games on the moneyline..
• Portland is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 games and 11-13 overall this season..
• Over bettors have cashed in three times in the last four Trail Blazers’ contests.
• Curry went 6-for-8 from 3-point range Saturday after making just 7-of-28 from behind the arc in the previous two games.
• Portland bettors have lost on the moneyline in eight of 10 home games this season, including the last three.
• Simons is averaging 27.6 points in five December games, including 28 against Golden State.

Over/Under Pick: Under 233 1/2 (-110)

The question with both teams playing back-to-back is whether fatigue will show on the shooting side or the defensive side. But we think the number is a little high in this one. The expectation is that it will be slightly under 230.

Against the Spread Pick: Warriors -5 1/2 (-110)

The NBA spread seems a bit high with Golden State losing 12 of its last 17 overall and posting  a 5-7 record on the road. But these are the Warriors and, although they nearly lost to Brooklyn on Saturday, finding a way to win may give them a little momentum for better against the struggling Blazers.

Moneyline Pick: Warriors (-200)

Curry was spectacular on Saturday and sidekick Klay Thompson has rebounded from a benching against Phoenix to score 54 total points the last two contests. The Warriors have more depth in scoring as well. Simons and Grant scored half of Portland’s points Saturday.

Player Props Pick: Thompson 25+ points in Warriors win (+400)

Thompson drained 12-of-21 from 3-point range the last two games and has a good chance to carry that over. The NBA odds prediction for a parlay on Thompson has good value.

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Warriors vs Trail Blazers Prediction

Warriors 118, Trail Blazers 108: Portland may put up a fight at home, but Curry, Thompson, and the rest should be able to get the job done if you bet online.

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