Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13

The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. This game marks the beginning of the NBA regular season for both teams. The Trail Blazers hold a record of 19-21, while the Warriors stand at 21-19.

The Trail Blazers are led by interim head coach Tiago Splitter. They play in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. On the other side, the Warriors are coached by Steve Kerr and are part of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. This game is set to air on NBC at 11:00 PM on January 13, 2026.

Trail Blazers vs Warriors Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors
  • Venue: Chase Center
  • Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Trail Blazers +9.5 (-106), Warriors -9.5 (-114), Trail Blazers MoneyLine +329, Warriors MoneyLine -421, Over/Under 224.5

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are entering their next game with a mixed bag of recent results. In their last outing, they fell short against the New York Knicks by a score of 123-114. Before that, they managed a narrow 103-102 win over the Houston Rockets, highlighting their ability to stay competitive in tight situations.

The Trail Blazers are dealing with several injuries that could impact their performance. Damian Lillard and Jerami Grant are both sidelined with Achilles issues. Deni Avdija, a key player, will also miss time due to back soreness, making it a challenging period for the team.

On the season, the Trail Blazers are averaging 116.3 points per game, placing them 16th in the league. They rely heavily on their three-point shooting, attempting 41.5 shots from beyond the arc per game. Despite their offensive efforts, they allow 118.8 points per game, indicating room for improvement on defense.

Golden State Warriors Team Preview

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a recent loss against the Atlanta Hawks. In that game, Stephen Curry scored 31 points, and Jimmy Butler III added 30. Despite their efforts, the team fell short with a final score of 124-111.

Looking at the season stats, the Warriors are scoring 115.4 points per game. They are first in three-pointers made and attempted per game. Their field goal percentage sits at 45.6, ranking them 25th in the league.

Stephen Curry leads the team with 28.8 points per game. Jimmy Butler III adds 19.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Jonathan Kuminga contributes with 11.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Golden State Warriors are favored by 9.5 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. With the Warriors allowing only 113.6 points per game, they have a stronger defense compared to Portland’s 118.8 points allowed. Given these stats, picking the Warriors to cover the spread at -9.5 seems reasonable.

The total for the game is set at 224.5. Portland scores 116.3 points per game, while the Warriors score 115.4. Together, their average points exceed the total set for this game. Considering their offensive stats, taking the over at 224.5 is a good choice.