How To Bet On Golden State Warriors

Is it time to start calling the Warrios one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history? In the past four years alone, Golden State has claimed three NBA championships, set the single-season record for wins, and revolutionized the way the sport is played forever with high tempo and outside shooting.

The scary part? The best might be yet to come. As if having four All-Stars on the roster wasn’t enough, the Dubs added a fifth with DeMarcus Cousins over the offseason. This team has enough talent — in the peak of their careers, no less — to win a few more rings. That is, unless one of said superstars decides to leave in free agency. That dark cloud always hangs, but for now, enjoy the ride because we might not see a team like this ever again.

That doesn’t mean the Dubs’ sheer dominance doesn’t come with its own unique challenges when wagering. One them is the Warriors are rarely pegged as underdogs. Moreover, the spreads they’re usally favored by hover around double-digits, especially if playing at home. While Golden State is a lock in the win column, beating the spread is another story.

As we alluded to earlier, the Warriors’ are an unprecendeted phenomenon, not just for the NBA, but for bettors, too. Toss out your usual NBA betting strategy because Golden State plays by a different set of rules. 

Fear not, we’re here to offer our expert advice on wagering on this all-time great team. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find the most recent betting odds, the Dubs’ full 82-game slate, conference standings, and best practices. Make sure to pour through this page before placing any wager. 

The thing about being the reigning NBA champions and having a who’s-who roster of All-Stars is you’re getting an opponent’s best every single night. For much of the NBA, especially those that don’t have real championship hopes, playing against the Warriors is the game of the year. Fans everywhere flock to get a glimpse of Golden State, and with that, opposing players use this matchup as showcase opportunity. Keep this in mind when making everyday bets on the Warriors. You’ll quickly find out there’s no “easy win” on the Dubs’ schedule. Up-to-date betting lines for Golden State’s next opponent can be found here. 

Take a good peak at the Warrior’s complete schedule in the widget underneath. Pay close attention to upcoming road trips. As dominant as the Warriors are, fatigue even gets the best of them at times, especially when trekking across another time zone. Now, they have more than enough depth on the roster to withstand two or three away games, but anything after that and you might have a trap game on your hands. Such games is a smart time to go against the grain and bet against the Dubs. Your knowledge of the schedule really comes in handy here. 

Undoubedtly, the West runs through Golden State. Nonetheless, that doesn’t mean the Warriors won’t be challenged. Almost all of the NBA’s top teams compete out West, and threats to the Dubs’ throne include Houston, Los Angeles Lakers, and Oklahoma City. Even fringe playoff teams like Dallas, New Orleans, and Clippers are no gimme games. You can monitor the wild wild West below with the most current standings.