Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 10/24/25, 6:55 PM  by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks

The Golden State Warriors travel to the Pacific Northwest tonight to face the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center, opening a three-game regular-season series between the Western Conference rivals. Golden State enters the matchup looking to continue its dominance over Portland, having won nine straight meetings between the two teams. The Warriors have also covered the spread in five of those contests, highlighting their ability to control this particular matchup in recent years.

Golden State is riding momentum after a dramatic 137-131 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets last night. The high-scoring thriller showcased the Warriors' trademark offensive firepower, led by Stephen Curry's efficient perimeter shooting and the steady contributions of Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. However, fatigue could play a role tonight, as this will be the second game of a back-to-back following an emotionally and physically draining overtime win. Still, the Warriors are off to a strong start this season, playing with confidence and cohesion, even without key rotation players such as De'Anthony Melton and Moses Moody.

The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, continue to rebuild in the post-Damian Lillard era. They've shown moments of promise but are still struggling to establish a consistent offensive identity. Portland fell just short in a 118-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, a game that exposed both their strengths and weaknesses. Defensively, the Blazers looked organized and energetic for stretches, reminiscent of last season when they briefly ranked among the league's best defensive units. However, their lack of a true go-to scorer continues to limit their ability to close out tight games.