The Golden State Warriors will begin their 2024-25 season when they lock horns with the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Warriors are coming off a disappointing season, as they failed to make the playoffs. The Blazers, meanwhile, were one of the worst teams in the league.
Golden State had a busy offseason after losing Klay Thompson in free agency. They got a bunch of role players to bolster their depth, signing Buddy Hield, Kyle Anderson and De’Anthony Melton. Steph Curry remains one of the best players in the league and is fresh off winning his first Olympic gold medal.
Meanwhile, the Blazers made a big trade on draft night, acquiring Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards. They also added rookie big man Donovan Clingan, while expecting Scoot Henderson to have a better year in his second season in the league.
Warriors vs Blazers Prediction, Preview, Betting Tips and Odds
Moneyline: Warriors (-225) vs Blazers (+185)
Spread: Warriors -5.5 (-110) vs Blazers +5.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Warriors 222 (-110) vs Blazers u222 (-112)
Warriors vs Blazers preview
The Golden State Warriors had a great postseason, going undefeated in six games. They beat the LA Clippers, the Sacramento Kings (twice), the Detroit Pistons and the LA Lakers (twice). They were on fire from beyond the arc, something they would like to replicate in the regular season.
Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers only had three preseason games and went 2-1. The Blazers lost a close first game to the Clippers before beating the Kings and the Utah Jazz. They will be without rotation players Shaedon Sharpe, Matisse Thybulle and Robert Williams III due to injuries.
Warriors vs Blazers predicted starting lineups
Warriors
G – Steph Curry | G – Brandin Podziemski | F – Andrew Wiggins | F – Jonathan Kuminga | C – Draymond Green
Blazers
G – Scoot Henderson | G – Anfernee Simons | F – Deni Avdija | F – Jerami Grant | C – DeAndre Ayton
Warriors vs Blazers betting tips
Steph Curry has an over/under of 26.5 points for Wednesday’s game. He’s favored to go over at -125. Curry will likely score more than 26.5 points against a subpar Blazers defense.
Anfernee Simons is slightly favored to score more than 20.5 points. He will likely be the first option on offense, so bettors should take their money and wager on him to have at least 21 points.
Warriors vs Blazers prediction
The Warriors are favored to defeat the Blazers on the road in their first game of the season. Golden State has a much deeper roster, and it helps to have someone like Steph Curry. The Warriors will likely take this game and win by at least double digits.
