Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors 2/28/2023 Picks, Predictions and Previews
The Portland Trail Blazers will meet with the Golden State Warriors in NBA action in Chase Center, CA, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 10:00 PM ET. Last Sunday, the Portland Trail Blazers (29-31; 31-29 ATS) ended a two-game losing streak. The Trail Blazers upset the lowly Houston Rockets 131-114 as home favorites after suffering defeats to the Washington Wizards 126-101 and against the Sacramento Kings 131-114. Against the Rockets, Damian Lillard scored a franchise and career-high 71 points. He made 13 of 22 three-point attempts and 14 of 14 free throws. Nassir Little had 11 points and nine rebounds, while Jerami Grant had 13 points and five rebounds.
Portland is still the No. 11 seed in the West, and they are a game and a half behind the No. 10-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. The Trail Blazers rank fourth in the NBA in terms of offensive rating with 117.2 points scored per 100 possessions, but their defense was terrible thus far. The NBA’s 27th-ranked Portland Trail Blazers surrendered 117.4 points per 100 possessions while shooting 55.2% from inside the arc and 37.0% from beyond the arc (tied-23rd).
- The total went OVER in 5 of Portland’s last 6 matches.
- The Trail Blazers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games with Golden State.
- The Portland Trail Blazers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 matches on the road.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors 2/28/2023 Picks, Predictions and Previews
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 10:00 PM ET, the Golden State Warriors will face off against the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at the Chase Center, CA. The Trail Blazers, who currently hold the 11th seed in the Western Conference, ended their two-game losing streak on Sunday by defeating the Houston Rockets 131-114 at home. Damian Lillard scored an impressive franchise and career-high 71 points while Nassir Little made 11 points and nine rebounds, and Jerami Grant had 13 points and five rebounds.
Despite their strong offensive rating of 117.2 points per 100 possessions, which ranks fourth in the NBA, the Trail Blazers have struggled defensively, allowing 117.4 points per 100 possessions, which places them 27th in the league. They have also allowed opponents to shoot 55.2% from inside the arc and 37.0% from beyond the arc (tied-23rd). The Trail Blazers are currently one and a half games behind the 10th-seeded New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference standings.
- The total remained UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 matches.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games with Portland.
- The Golden State Warriors are 7-1 SU in their last 8 matches at home.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors. The NBA pick for this game is the Portland Trail Blazers. If Andrew Wiggins is absent and Draymond Green is not in the lineup, it is recommended to place a bet on the Trail Blazers to win. Even if these two players were to play, it is still suggested to choose Portland. However, if Green and Wiggins do start, the Warriors would be heavily favored to win. Damian Lillard has been in excellent form recently and is expected to dominate this match as well. In their previous encounter three weeks ago, Lillard scored 33 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-122. Both teams have struggled defensively, so the Trail Blazers have a chance to win. The predicted score for the game is 122-116 in favor of the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Chase Center, CA
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
TV: NSBA
NBA Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +4.5
NBA Totals: 236
