Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Moda Center
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The Golden State Warriors travel to Moda Center to play the Portland Blazers on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The Warriors come into this game with an overall record of 2-1. They are 3rd in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of -5.0 as they are averaging 109.3 points per game while giving up 114.3 per contest. The Blazers have an overall record of 2-1. They currently are 2nd in the Northwest Division. They are averaging 111.3 points per game and surrendering 110.3, good for a point differential of 1.0.
Stephen Curry comes into this contest averaging 25.7 points per game while playing 34 minutes per night so far this season for the Warriors. He pulls down 1.7 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is currently at 87%. Kevin Durant averages 31.3 points per game in 38 minutes per contest this season. He averages 4.7 assists per contest and 10.3 rebounds per game for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 57% for the year while his free throw percentage is 94%.
Damian Lillard averages 35 points per game while playing 37.7 minutes per contest this year for the Blazers. He grabs 8 rebounds per game and has 5.3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 55% and his free throw percentage currently is at 91%. C.J. McCollum averages 21.3 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 38 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.3 rebounds per contest and 2.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 93%.
Golden State averages 109.3 points per contest this season which ranks them 6th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -5 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them ranked 7th. Behind the arc they shoot 27% which is good for 24th in the league. They average 48.3 rebounds per game and 27.7 assists per game which ranks them 29th and 4th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 21st with 15.3 per game. The Warriors allow 114.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 30th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 20th and 21st in those defensive categories. Opponents average 61 rebounds a game which ranks 30th and they give up 24.3 assists per contest which puts them in 22nd place in the league. They force 13.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 16th in the league.
Portland averages 111.3 points per game this year which ranks them 2nd in the league. Their average scoring margin is 1 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team which has them sitting in the 3rd spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 39% which is good for 6th in the NBA. They average 52 rebounds per game and 21 assists per contest which ranks them 19th and 17th respectively. In the turnover department the Blazers rank 14th with 14.3 per game. The Blazers allow 110.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 25th in the league. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 29% average from behind the arc ranking them 7th and 9th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 57.7 rebounds a game which ranks 21st and they give up 16.7 assists per contest which puts them in 2nd place in the league. The Blazers force 13 turnovers per game which ranks them 23rd in the NBA.
The Warriors have an offensive rating of 106.1 and a defensive rating of 111. In terms of pace they average 103 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 51%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they shoot 3 pointers on 35% of their shots. Golden State turns the ball over an average of 13.5 times per 100 possessions and they force 11.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%.
The Blazers rating on offense is 108.1 and they have a defensive rating of 107.2. They get 99.5 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 53%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 57% and they attempt 3 pointers on 27% of their shot attempts. Portland turns the ball over on 12.9 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 10.9 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 46%.
Golden State Warriors Betting Trends
The Golden State Warriors are 0-3-0 against the spread
The Golden State Warriors are 2-1-0 against the over/under
Portland Blazers Betting Trends
The Portland Blazers are 2-1-0 against the spread
The Portland Blazers are 3-0-0 against the over/under
Golden State Warriors Injuries
10/31/16 F Kevin Durant Ankle injured last game, probable Tuesday vs. Portland
10/31/16 PG Patrick McCaw Ankle expected to miss
10/22/16 C Damian Jones Pectoral out indefinitely
Portland Blazers Injuries
No key injuries to report
Guy's Pick: Take Golden State
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