Xaiver Aguiar details some Steph Curry bets for the Warriors first game of the season against the Trail Blazers.
After a four-month hiatus, the NBA is finally back. The Warriors start their campaign in the Rose City against the Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on October 23rd.
Steph Curry is coming off a season where he averaged 26.4 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game. The 36-year-old made his tenth All-Star team while earning NBA Clutch Player of the Year. Curry has won a pair of MVPs, with his last coming in 2016.
Curry is +7000 on DraftKings Sportsbook to capture his 3rd MVP, tied for the 11th best odds of any player.
Here are some player props for Curry in his upcoming matchup with the Trail Blazers.
Best Stephen Curry Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
For Wednesday’s game between the Warriors and Trail Blazers, Curry’s lines are currently set at 27.5 points, 5.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 0.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Curry is coming off a nuclear summer, during which he was the main cog in the United States, capturing gold in the Summer Olympics. It’s no secret that Golden State is on the clock if they plan to return to their championship ways. In the short term, their best hope is running the offense through Curry, who is still unquestionably the best shooter on the planet.
The 16-year vet laced up his shoes 74 times last season, his highest mark since 2016-17. The 27.5 line is a one-point uptick from his previous average, but the superstar can get hot in a hurry—eclipsing the 30-point mark 28 times in 2023-24. Curry averaged just 21.8 against Portland in four contests last season, largely due to shooting just 27% from downtown.
The Blazers ranked 23rd in defensive rating last year—a trend that should continue. Curry’s struggles against the club were predominantly random due to three-point variance and not scheme-related.
If you want to err on the side of caution, consider Curry scoring 25+ points at -205. Are you feeling bold? There’s plenty of value in projecting a vintage performance and getting Curry to hit 6+ triples at +190. Both props are available on DraftKings Sportsbook.
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