Golden State Warriors at Portland Blazers NBA Picks & Predictions 2/14/2018

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Moda Center

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The Golden State Warriors travel to Moda Center to play the Portland Blazers on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Golden State as 7 point favorites.

The Warriors come into this game with an overall record of 44-13. They are 1st in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of 8.3 as they are averaging 115.8 points per game while giving up 107.5 per contest. The Blazers have an overall mark of 31-26. They currently are 3rd in the Northwest Division. They are averaging 104.7 points per contest and giving up 103.7, which is a point differential of 1.0.

Valuable Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 26-30-1 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 29-28-0 against the over/under

Important Portland Blazers Betting Trends

The Portland Blazers are 27-27-3 against the spread

The Portland Blazers are 24-33-0 against the over/under

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

02/13/18 F Draymond Green Finger is probable Wednesday vs Portland
01/19/18 F Jordan Bell Ankle is out indefinitely

Key Portland Blazers Injuries

02/12/18 C Jusuf Nurkic Hip left last game, is "?" Wednesday vs Golden State

Player Spotlight

Klay Thompson comes into this contest averaging 20.1 points per game while playing 34.1 minutes per night so far this season for the Warriors. He pulls down 3.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.6 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 50% while his free throw percentage is currently at 86%. Kevin Durant averages 25.5 points per game in 34.4 minutes per contest this season. He averages 5.5 assists per contest and 6.8 rebounds per game for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 52% for the year while his free throw percentage is 88%.

Player Spotlight

Damian Lillard averages 25.8 points per game while playing 36.5 minutes per contest this year for the Blazers. He grabs 4.5 rebounds per game and has 6.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage currently is at 92%. C.J. McCollum averages 21.6 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 36 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.9 rebounds per contest and 3.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 86%.

Useful Team Statistics

Golden State averages 115.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 1st in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 8.35 and their shooting percentage is 51% as a team, which has them ranked 1st. Behind the arc they shoot 39% which is good for 1st in the league. They average 44.4 rebounds per game and 30.6 assists per game, which ranks them 9th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 3rd with 15.9 per game. The Warriors allow 107.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 22nd in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 3rd and 9th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 41.9 rebounds a game which ranks 6th and they give up 22.9 assists per contest, which puts them in 15th place in the league. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 13th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Portland is 17th in the league with 104.7 points per game this year. They are 19th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 0.96. They shoot 38% from 3-point range, which is good for 3rd in the NBA. They are 8th in the league in rebounding with 44.8 boards per game, and 30th in assists per contest with 19.1. The Blazers are 21st in turnovers per game with 14. The Blazers surrender 103.7 points per contest, which ranks them 9th in the NBA. Their defense is allowing a 45% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 4th and 23rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 2nd with 20.3 assists allowed per contest and 15th with 42.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Blazers are 2nd in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 12.6 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Warriors are 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 115.2, and their defensive rating of 106.9 is ranked 22nd. In terms of pace they are 2nd in the league with 100.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 58% is 1st. As a team they are 1st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 61% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 12th in the league. Golden State is 2nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 28th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Portland is 21st in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 25th in the NBA. The Blazers are 13th in the league in defensive rating with 107.2, and their offensive rating of 108.2 is ranked 21st. They are 20th in the NBA in pace with 96.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 21st. As a unit they are 16th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shot attempts, ranking 22nd in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Warriors/Blazers NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Golden State -7

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