Last updated on April 10th, 2024 at 10:09 pm
The Portland Trailblazers want to end their five-game home losing skid when they face the Golden State Warriors. Here are our betting picks and predictions for the Warriors vs Blazers match on Thursday.
The Golden State Warriors’ window of opportunity to advance to the Western Conference play-in game is ticking away. According to bookie pay per head experts, the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds play against each other in the play-in game.
On Thursday night, the Warriors will host the lowly Portland Trail Blazers as they continue their late-season push to get out of the No. 10 slot. Despite their hot streak (8 wins in a row), the Warriors (44-35) are tied for eighth place in the NBA with three games remaining, one game behind the Sacramento Kings (45-34) for second place. In the ninth position, between them, are the Los Angeles Lakers (45–35).
Warriors vs Blazers Betting Picks
If the Warriors want to finish in eighth place, they know they will need help. The Warriors’ 134-120 triumph against the Lakers in Tuesday’s game in Los Angeles was a game-changer, increasing their prospects of finishing in the top eight. To qualify for the NBA playoffs, teams in the 7-8 game require a single victory, while clubs in the 9-10 game need a pair of victories.
From the play-in round, it is not uncommon to make it deep. The Miami Heat were eliminated from the playoffs this past season after losing the first play-in game. According to NBA basketball betting websites, they won their second play-in game and made it to the NBA Finals. However, they were defeated by the Denver Nuggets.
After losing 110–100 at home to the Pelicans on Tuesday, Portland lost 12 of its last 14 games. Scoot Henderson had a career-high 19 points and contributed to Portland’s success with 15 assists, while Deandre Ayton had 30 points and 13 boards.
Henderson set a new team record for a rookie’s most assists in a game. Bill Walton (February 1, 1975, vs. Seattle SuperSonics) and Kelvin Ransey (February 13, 1981, vs. Denver Nuggets) shared the previous record of 14. According to gambling tutorials and news sites, Henderson also turned the ball over eight times in 41 minutes. However, coach Chauncey Billups was pleased with his overall play.
NBA Predictions
Game Time: April 11, 2024 at 10 PM ET
Bet on Golden State at -15
In December, Portland suffered all three losses against the Warriors this season. The Trail Blazers have lost by four twice and twenty points in their last match.
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