Spearheaded By Durant, Warriors Aren’t Missing a Beat Without Curry

No Stephen Curry, no problem for the Golden State Warriors. The Dubs, who just swept a six-game road trip despite losing their best player halfway through the excursion, are proving once again they can get the job done without a regular starter in the lineup. Golden State heads back home on Monday to host the Portland Trail Blazers.

Shark Bites
  • The total has gone OVER in 15 of the Trail Blazers’ last 19 games against the Warriors.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the Trail Blazers’ last 16 games.
  • The Trail Blazers are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games with one day off between games.

Kevin Durant did a great job picking up the slack for Curry in the last two games of the road trip, as the veteran superstar dropped a 35-point triple-double on the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday before collecting 36 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and five blocks in a 102-98 triumph over Detroit on Friday. Draymond Green returned from a one-game absence on Friday but didn’t fare as well, going 1-for-6 from the floor but making up for it with 13 assists and six blocks.

The Trail Blazers are coming off a four-game homestand which saw them drop every game, with the latest setback coming in the form of a 124-117 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum are doing their part, however, as the dynamic backcourt duo combined for 63 points in the game.

This is the first time the teams have met since Golden State swept the Trail Blazers in the first round of the playoffs last spring. In the last 10 contests between the Western Conference foes, the Dubs are 10-0 SU.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 119-100 win for the Warriors. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Portland Trail Blazers will try to spoil the party on Monday; they are 10-13-2 against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Golden State Warriors are 13-14 ATS. Portland is 8-17 vs the betting total points scored; Golden State is 14-12-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs Portland injuries news.

The Warriors sit at No. 3 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Trail Blazers are at No. 9 on that betting chart.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Portland Trail Blazers rank No. 3 in the league with 46.32 per game. That compares with Golden State's No. 9 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Golden State is the NBA's No. 2-ranked team at 12.64 treys per game, while the Trail Blazers rate No. 24 with 9 per contest.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Portland got 35 points from Damian Lillard en route to a 124-117 loss at the hands of Houston on Saturday at Moda Center.

The Warriors got a 36-point performance from Kevin Durant as Golden State handed Detroit a 102-98 defeat on Friday at Little Sportsbook Arena.

Betting Trends
  • Portland is 6-13-2 ATS in its last 21 games
  • Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Portland's last 16 games
  • Portland is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
  • Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • Golden State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
  • Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Portland at Miami, Wednesday, December 13
Golden State home to Dallas, Thursday, December 14

The total has gone OVER in 15 of the Trail Blazers’ last 19 games against the Warriors. The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the Trail Blazers’ last 16 games.away The Trail Blazers are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games with one day off between games.away
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