In upcoming NBA action, the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers will face one another on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 (10:10 PM ET/7:10 PM PT). This is a game between an eliminated team, Portland, and a team in GS that is looking to improve their playoff seed. Golden State knows that they will be in the play-in tournament but they are still looking to avoid 10th place. If they do end up finishing there, then they will need to win two games on the road to get into the 2024 NBA playoffs. The Trail Blazers, who have no reason to win this game unless they relish the role of spoilers, are underdogs in the contest at +13.5 (bet365). My Warriors vs Trail Blazers prediction is that Golden State will cover -13.5 behind a strong performance from Steph Curry.
NBA Matchup: Warriors vs Trail Blazers
Away: Golden State Warriors
Home: Portland Trail Blazers
Game time: Thursday, April 11th, 2024 @ 10:10 PM ET/7:10 PM PT
Warriors vs Trail Blazers odds (home team's spread): +13.5 (bet365)
Golden State vs Portland Prediction: Latest NBA Headlines
Golden State has caught fire lately. As per the points below, the team has put together an impressive run over their last nine games, winning eight of them. The Warriors last played on Tuesday, a game that they won on the road over the LA Lakers 134-120. The game has been noted for a barrage of three-pointers out of Golden State and an amazing three-point percentage.
Golden State Warriors: Recent Form Alert
Formerly: 36 - 34 heading into March 26th, 2024
Currently: 44 - 35 (overall)
Recent form: 8 - 1 since March 26th, 2024
Recent winning rate: .889
Golden State Warriors injuries: recent news
Heading into Thursday, there are a couple of roster concerns to be aware of. Firstly, starter Klay Thompson is questionable against the Trail Blazers with right knee tendinitis. Secondly, another starter, Draymond Green, is listed as questionable for Thursday's game due to a right knee contusion. These are two of the players who were a big part of Golden State's three-point barrage in their last game. Dario Saric is also listed as a questionable player on ESPN's depth chart for the team.
Double-check for playing status updates with Golden State (11:38 ET time of writing): Team's Depth Chart
Portland Trail Blazers injuries: recent news
You could say that Portland does not look like they care that much about finishing strong. They are 2-12 in their last 14 games. However, they've had similar stretches throughout the season. They enter Thursday with just a 21-58 record overall. Their only wins lately have come over Charlotte and Washington, two other eliminated teams. Portland last played on Tuesday, a game that they lost to New Orleans 120-110.
Matisse Thybulle will be out for this one having not played since March 29th. Also, Anfernee Simons remains out, having not played since March 22nd. This is on top of other injury news involving Malcolm Brogdon, Jerami Grant, and Shaedon Sharpe.
Double-check status updates Portland (11:38 ET time of writing):: Team's Depth Chart
Warriors vs Trail Blazers Prediction: Betting Tips
With Green and Thompson both questionable to start the day, you could see this one getting close. However, betting props are available on both players, so perhaps they will see some action.
This one looks like it should be a Steph Curry show. My recommendation is to take the OVER for his total points at 25.5 and odds of -125 (bet365). Meanwhile, I would oppose Klay Thompson's points by taking the UNDER at 18.5 (-115). He carries an injury into the day and might see some bench minutes if this game is not close. Lastly, I think the Warriors cover -13.5 as Portland has more than just one foot in the off-season already.
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