The Golden State Warriors (46-34 last season, 10th in the Western Conference) will face the Portland Trail Blazers (21-61 last season, last in the Western Conference) at Moda Center, the Blazers’ home arena, at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 24.
Odds: Golden State Warriors-5.5 points
O/U ratio: 225.5 points
Match Info: Welcoming the return of captain Stephen Curry after a finger injury, the Golden State Warriors will travel to Oregon to face the Portland Trail Blazers.
After a disappointing 2023-24 season, the Warriors are looking to start the 2024-25 season with a win, extending their 6-game unbeaten streak from the NBA Preseason.
Although the team has gone through many changes, especially letting Klay Thompson leave after 13 years of association, the Golden State Warriors have had a series of additional names such as guard Kyle Anderson, 3-point specialist Buddy Hield and De’Anthony Melton.
On the other side of the front line, the Portland Trail Blazers had an even more disastrous last season when they fell to last place in the Western Conference standings. This is proof that the hole left by Damian Lillard is too big, something that young talent Scoot Henderson has not matured enough to fill.
Having to face a tough opponent like the Golden State Warriors in the opening match, many challenges and difficulties await the Portland Trail Blazers even though they are playing at home.
Notable Stars : Last season, guard Anfernee Simons was the Blazers’ leading scorer, averaging 22.6 points and 5.5 assists per game. Right behind him was forward Jerami Grant, who averaged 21.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
On the Golden State Warriors side, Stephen Curry is the team’s brightest star with an average of 26.4 points, 5.1 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. Jonathan Kuminga is the next prominent name with 16.1 points and 2.2 assists per game.
Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction October 24, 2024:
While the Golden State Warriors have the strongest lineup, the Portland Trail Blazers will be missing two names: Shaedon Sharpe and Matisse Thybulle. The absence of Thybulle will significantly affect the overall defensive ability of the entire Portland team.
In terms of offense, the Warriors are slightly better than the Blazers thanks to their leading man Stephen Curry and newly acquired shooter Buddy Hield. With a 6-game unbeaten streak in the preseason, Golden State can maintain their winning streak and decode the Portland Trail Blazers in this match.
With the above information, Stephen Curry and his teammates are likely to win on opening day.
Expert opinion: Golden State Warriors -5.5 U/225.5
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Injury status:
– Portland Trail Blazers are without Shaedon Sharpe and Matisse Thybulle
– Golden State Warriors take the field with the strongest lineup
