Just how good are the Golden State Warriors? With Kevin Durant banged up, the Warriors have been quite literally resting the superstar to make sure he’s healthy enough for another deep playoff run through the Western Conference. The Warriors will go for a sweep of the best-of-seven first-round series when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers for Game 4 on Monday. Sportsbooks opened the Dubs as 7-point road chalk with a total of 219.5.
- The Warriors are 18-1 SU in their last 19 games.
- The Trail Blazers are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games.
- The Warriors are 9-0 SU in their last nine games against the Trail Blazers.
The Trail Blazers were feeding off the Moda Center crowd in Game 3, possessing a 17-point lead before falling off the pace in the third quarter which culminated in a 119-113 loss. Golden State put together a 19-1 run in the third and was led by the always entertaining Stephen Curry, who finished with 34 points.
The Dubs are a wounded group right now, as Durant (calf), Shaun Livingston (finger) and Matt Barnes (foot) are hurting. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sat out Game 3 due to chronic back pain and will not coach on Monday after consulting with team doctors. Kerr told reporters he could miss the entire postseason if his back does not improve.
Portland didn’t have center Jusuf Nurkic in the first two games due to a leg fracture but his return was noticeable in Game 3. However, he won’t be on the court once again tonight. Nurkic has been a huge addition to the Trail Blazers since coming over from Denver at the trade deadline, but the team has struggled without him on the floor.
The OVER, which has paid out in two of the three games in the series, is traditionally a solid bet when these teams get together. In the last 18 meetings between Golden State and Portland, the OVER is 14-4.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Golden State Warriors betting line opened this morning as -6.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 219 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 115-98 victory for the Warriors. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Portland Trail Blazers currently sport a record of 41-44, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 41-44 ATS. The Golden State Warriors are 70-15 and 42-39-4 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Trail Blazers post a 46-38-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Warriors have gone 34-51 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Portland vs Golden State injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 3-rated Portland Trail Blazers and the No. 1-rated Warriors in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Portland's No. 9-ranked offense (107.69 PPG) against a Golden State Warriors defense that ranks No. 11 at 104.14 PPG. The Portland Trail Blazers have averaged 45.7% from the field per game, less than the Golden State Warriors have managed so far this NBA season (49.37% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Warriors got a 34-point performance from Stephen Curry as Golden State handed Portland a 119-113 defeat on Saturday at Moda Center.
- Golden State is 13-3-2 ATS in its last 18 games
- Golden State is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Golden State's last 22 games
- Portland is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games
- Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games
- Portland is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Golden State home to Portland, Wednesday, April 26th
