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Heading into their next game, the Golden State Warriors (18-18) will take on the Portland Pilots (18-16) in San Francisco on Friday, December 30 at Chase Center. As we make our way through the middle part of the season, both of these teams will of course be in search of a win to improve their position in the standings. These two will tipoff at 7:00 PM PT, but you’re going to want to get your bets in now!
For context about Friday’s mid-season showdown, how have the Warriors and the Pilots stacked up against each other in the past?
So far this season, these franchises haven’t played yet and the Warriors are gearing up for their first tussle with the Trail Blazers. In their most recent meeting on October 11, 2022, the score was 131-98 in favor of the Warriors. In that game, the Warriors had a 50% field goal percentage and a 40.48% three pointer percentage, whereas the Pilots had a 38.55% field goal percentage and shot 28% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Golden State came away with 49 rebounds and 32 assists while Portland had 43 boards and 18 assists.
Betting Preview for the Portland Pilots vs Golden State Warriors NBA Game on December 30 2022
Where: Chase Center in San Francisco, California
When: Friday, December 30, 2022
Betting on the Portland Pilots
Record: 18-16 | Northwest Division Standing: 2
The Portland Pilots have experienced a bit of a mixed bag with regard to wins and losses lately and are currently in 8th place in the conference. In their previous game they were defeated by the Utah Utes, 100-120, in the face of Enes Kanter’s effort. In that game, Kanter generated 14 points (100.0 FG%) and Cj Mccollum had 23 points (36.84 FG%). Check out our assessment below to learn how this performance has informed their odds for the upcoming game versus Golden State on Friday.
Absences and Injuries
The Pilots will play without Nassir Little (Hip), Justise Winslow (Ankle), and Gary Payton II (Core).
Betting on the Golden State Warriors
Record: 18-18 | Pacific Division Standing: 4
The Golden State Warriors were beaten by the Brooklyn Nets in their most recent game on Tuesday, 125-99, due in part to a less than stellar performance from the team’s heavy hitters. Curry, who will be out of the next game due to an injury, was responsible for 20 points (33.33 FG%) and 10 assists, whereas James Wiseman chipped in 19 points (53.85 FG%). The Warriors are presently in 10th place in the conference. Make sure you read our odds assessment for Friday’s game further down and think about how the team’s recent performance could influence their meeting against Portland.
Absences and Injuries
In terms of injuries, the Warriors are without Stephen Curry (Shoulder), JaMychal Green (Health and safety protocols), and Andre Iguodala (Hip). Andrew Wiggins (Illness) is listed as questionable.
Trail Blazers vs Warriors | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Portland Pilots (-142) at FanDuel
The Portland Pilots are considered the favorite. The team has a winning percentage of 53.85% for this month (seven wins and six losses) while the Golden State Warriors have gotten 50% for this month (a record of seven wins and seven losses).
Over/Under Pick: Over 230.5 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is predicted that the total score for the game will be over 230.5.
The Golden State Warriors are recording 114.5 points per game so far this month, although their average per game while playing at home has been higher at 115.86. Alternatively, the Portland Pilots are averaging 116.38 points a game up through now this month.
Spread Pick: Golden State Warriors +2 Points (-108) at FanDuel
The Golden State Warriors will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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