Hiram Moreno
A duel confronting two teams that are very close to each other in the Western Conference of the NBA will be held on February 28th, with the Trail Blazers vs Warriors. Both teams are only 1.5 games apart in a congested mid-table zone.
At JefeBet we set out to analyze this matchup so that you have all the information you need for your bets, including our prediction and the best odds available for this Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors matchup.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors NBA Regular Season Game on February 28, 2023
- Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
- When: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 10:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Portland Trail Blazers
- Regular Season Record: 29-31
The Portland Trail Blazers, currently in 11th place in the Western Conference, are trying to make up lost ground like in their latest performance, when they beat the Houston Rockets by a score of 131-114 to end a streak of two consecutive losses.
The big star of that game against Houston was Damian Lillard, who scored 71 points and hit a total of 13 three-pointers. Those 71 units see him equal what Donovan Mitchell has done this campaign, thus being tied for the highest scorers in a single game, plus he broke his own mark to set a new points record for Portland.
Lillard will have to continue this high level of offense if he wants to help Portland continue to win games, as the Trail Blazers have the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league at 118.3.
Betting on the Golden State Warriors
- Regular Season Record: 31-30
The reigning NBA champions continue to flounder this season, and with a record of 31-30, their participation in the upcoming playoffs is still not entirely certain. They currently occupy the 7th place and have a provisional ticket to the playoffs.
However, only one game separates them from 5th place, so a win is necessary to stay in the fight. This is something they did in their last two performances, outscoring the Rockets by 116-101 and the Timberwolves by 109-104.
These wins are notable as the Warriors are currently playing without their top star, Stephen Curry, who is expected to return sooner rather than later from injury. They need him back as quickly as possible, as his 29.4 points per game could give the team a much-needed boost.
JefeBet Prediction
Despite Curry’s absence, the Warriors continue to make their home court hell for visitors, winning six of their last seven home games and 24 of 31 this NBA season.
Despite this, they will receive a visit from the Trail Blazers, who arrive with an inspired Damian Lillard, who will want to show that he can have a similar performance against another team that is not the worst in the league, such as the Rockets.
Although Golden State has beaten Portland in the last six matchups at the Chase Center, the Trail Blazers will surely do their best to save face in this game.
Prediction: Trail Blazers Handicap.
