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Golden State Warriors Look to Sweep Portland Trailblazers in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The Golden State Warriors (47-33) will aim to complete a series sweep against the Portland Trailblazers (35-45) when they face off at Moda Center on Friday night at 10 PM ET. The Warriors are coming off a surprising loss to San Antonio, while the Trailblazers suffered a defeat against Utah. Golden State holds a strong record of 9-1 in their last 10 matchups against Portland and currently leads the season series 2-0. Despite being the betting favorite with an opening line of -12.5, the current line has shifted to Golden State -13. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Warriors -800 | Trail Blazers +580
• Spread: Warriors -13 (-110) | Trail Blazers +13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 227 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Golden State will win straight-up is 89%.

Golden State vs Portland Stats

Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors recently suffered a surprising loss to the Spurs following a win over Phoenix, pushing them to seventh in the Western Conference standings. Despite their offensive average of 113.9 points per game, they scored 111 points in their last game, with Stephen Curry leading the team with 30 points. Defensively, they are seventh in the league in efficiency, allowing opponents to make 46.5 percent of their field goals and 36.4 percent of their three-pointers. The Warriors are ranked 17th in offense, with a field goal percentage of 45.04% and a three-point percentage of 36.34%. Defensively, they allow 46.54% of field goals and 36.34% of three-pointers. In terms of rebounding and assists, they rank third and fourth respectively. Gary Payton II and Quinten Post are questionable for the next game. With a power ranking of 4, the Warriors are currently 47-33 for the season.

Portland Trail Blazers Analysis

The Portland Trail Blazers recently suffered a loss to Utah following a win over the Spurs. They aim to bounce back and secure another home victory in their upcoming game on Friday. The team averages 111.1 points per game, with standout performances from players like Shaedon Sharpe, Rayan Rupert, and Toumani Camara. Defensively, the Trail Blazers are giving up 114.4 points per game and are ranked 17th in defensive efficiency. Several key players, including Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton, are questionable for the upcoming game. In terms of power ranking, the Trail Blazers are ranked 10th overall and #22 for offense, scoring an average of 111.23 points per game. Their shooting percentages and defensive stats place them in the middle of the league rankings.

Golden State Warriors Show Superior Form Ahead of Matchup Against Struggling Trailblazers

The Golden State Warriors have demonstrated strong performance lately by winning six of their last eight games, boasting a shooting percentage of over 45% on the road. Additionally, they excel in finding open teammates, rebounding effectively with over 16 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, and maintaining ball possession. These factors provide the Warriors with an advantage over the struggling Portland Trailblazers, who have lost five of their last eight games and struggled defensively, allowing an average of 120 points per game in their recent matches. Given these statistics, it is recommended to favor the Golden State Warriors to cover the spread in the upcoming matchup.

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