PRO BASKETBALL — March 11

PORTLAND at GOLDEN STATE
(Portland -6, Total 215) — Oddsmakers are forcing you to lay a lot of points with the Blazers, but they do not have an impressive recent history in Oakland, having lost nine straight times when visiting these Warriors, who have an 8-1 ATS record during that time. Monta Ellis, who has been bothered by a sore back, is coming back to the lineup for Golden State, but I’m not sure that the Warriors are disadvantaged if he’s not 100%, as they don’t have to look far for guys who can put it in the hoop. Np, they don’t defend, but they shot 59% against New Orleans last time out and have had two full days of rest.

THE PLAY: GOLDEN STATE +6 ***

(All information is for news matter only; All games are graded on a scale of 1-4 stars. Lines are subject to change)