Both teams will aim to make a statement in their season opener.
The Golden State Warriors will tip off their 2024-25 regular season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET in Portland. Following a perfect preseason (6-0), the Warriors aim to improve on last season’s 46-win campaign, where they finished in 10th place.
New veteran additions De’Anthony Melton, Buddy Hield, and Kyle Anderson are set to make their regular season debuts.
The Trail Blazers are looking to bounce back after finishing last season with the worst record in the Western Conference at 21-61. They selected 7’2″ UConn center Donovan Clingan with the seventh pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Portland’s lineup features several other talented lottery picks as well, including Deandre Ayton, Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija, and Shaedon Sharpe. This young talent will be crucial as the Blazers seek to become more competitive in the upcoming season.
As we gear up for this highly anticipated matchup, let us examine the betting odds, predictions, and picks for the game.
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The Trail Blazers did not make significant roster additions. They are also without some key players to start the season off. This situation makes it difficult to generate excitement about their prospects.
Meanwhile, while the Warriors may be facing a slight decline with the offseason loss of Klay Thompson to the Mavericks, the likes of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and their teammates are determined to fight for every victory. If the Warriors aim to secure a playoff spot, they must capitalize on matchups like this one.
The Warriors are expected to cover the spread in this game.
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