Warriors vs. Trail Blazers Picks and Prediction – 4/11/2025
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Golden State Warriors (47-33) @ Portland Trail Blazers (31-49)
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Previous Games:
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Warriors: Lost 117-112 to San Antonio on Wednesday
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Trail Blazers: Lost 129-122 in overtime to Utah on Wednesday
Head-to-Head:
The Warriors have had a solid season and are playing for a strong playoff positioning, while the Blazers are well out of the playoff race. Despite recent losses, Golden State has been strong overall and should be motivated to bounce back from their recent loss to San Antonio. Portland has been inconsistent, especially defensively, making it difficult to imagine them keeping up with the Warriors in this matchup.
Golden State Warriors Breakdown:
Golden State has been a high-scoring team this season, averaging 113.9 points per game. However, they've been inconsistent lately, including a tough loss to San Antonio. Still, their offense is more than capable of overpowering Portland's struggling defense.
Key Players:
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Stephen Curry: 24.5 PPG, 6 APG
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Jimmy Butler: 17.3 PPG
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Jonathan Kuminga: 15.4 PPG
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Kevon Looney: 4.6 PPG, 6.1 RPG
Portland Trail Blazers Breakdown:
Portland has had a rough season and is currently 10 games below .500. Their defense has been a weak spot, allowing 120.5 points per game over the last two losses. While Anfernee Simmons and Shaedon Sharpe have been playing well offensively, Portland’s inability to stop opponents from scoring makes them a tough bet in this matchup.
Key Players:
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Anfernee Simmons: 19.3 PPG
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Shaedon Sharpe: 18.5 PPG
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Deni Avdija: 16.9 PPG
Betting Trends:
Golden State Warriors:
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5-1 ATS in their last 6 games
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4 out of their last 6 games have gone OVER
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6-2 SU in their last 8 games
Portland Trail Blazers:
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4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
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6 out of their last 9 games have gone OVER
Exact Score Prediction:
Golden State Warriors 122 – Portland Trail Blazers 106
Our Best Bet:
Golden State Warriors -12.5 (-110)
Given the Warriors' recent form and their playoff push, they should be able to cover the spread against a Portland team that has struggled defensively. The Blazers have a tough time stopping potent offenses like Golden State’s, and the Warriors should win comfortably, especially with their depth and firepower.