Look for the Blazers to push the tempo as they always do at home, averaging a 118-110 score, and look for the Warriors to gladly play along at the fast pace. The Blazers have gone 19-6-1 to the Over in their last 26 home games. Over is the play.

I have to say that I enjoy watching the Warriors much more without Kevin Durant. There's more movement and more players involved, and they look like they're having fun again. However, this is a must-bet spot for the Blazers at home down 2-0 and coming off a loss where they blew a 15-point halftime lead. The Blazers went 27-19-1 ATS at home this season. The home crowd gives them the extra push they need. The Blazers win and cover.

The Trail Blazers' heartbreak in Game 2 featured every component. After losing a 17-point lead, the Blazers regrouped and had Game 2 won. But they couldn’t muster defensive stops, and the Warriors were able to take advantage. Instead of expecting the Warriors to get in position to sweep the series, look for the Blazers to rebound. They still haven’t clicked at 100 percent offensively. Look for their home crowd to energize them to victory Saturday. Grab Portland.

We're at the point in the NBA playoffs where both series are lacking any type of defense. In the Western Conference Finals, three-pointers, transition baskets and foul shots are parading frequently. That’s not going to change in Game 3. Three games in six days will make the defense worse. Grab the Over.

There is no doubt the Warriors are still one of the top two teams in the NBA even without Kevin Durant. However that talent margin without KD brings them back to the pack. I feel the Warriors are just two points better than the Blazers without KD, five points with him. Portland was down just six going into the fourth quarter of Game 1 and led by eight late in Game 2. Blazers fans will give their team the energy and extra boost it will take to beat Golden State in Game 3.