NBA Betting: Future bets to make, avoid on the Warriors - ESPN

We live in a sports world where Father Time is undefeated, but many can be quick to close the door on certain players or teams and move on to the next thing when they reach a certain age or face a few bumps in the road.

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and head coach Steve Kerr have accomplished so much statistically over the last decade, including four NBA championships but might be overlooked this season. Some of it may be due to the numerous challenges the team has faced this season including multiple injuries, Green's indefinite suspension, Andrew Wiggins' regression and the death of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. However, this Warriors team appears motivated and is building momentum. There is a strong possibility they will go on a run and make the playoffs.

Golden State has won five straight games, boasts a 26-25 record, and is currently 10th in the Western Conference heading into a showdown against the LA Clippers on Wednesday night (10 p.m. ET on ESPN). The Warriors also rank 11th in offensive rating and 18th in defensive rating. This break came at a perfect time for the Warriors, being a veteran team, as they'll go full steam ahead for the rest of the season to try to close the gap with other teams in the Western Conference. History is on their side when you look at teams with a similar profile to the Warriors over the last 20 seasons.

The Warriors have made the playoffs in nine of the past 11 seasons and should do it again this year. The two seasons Golden State failed to qualify for the postseason was back in 2019-2020. I wouldn't bet against Curry and this Warriors team making the playoffs.

Although Curry has had his ups and downs this season, he has been phenomenal. He's averaged 28.0 PPG, 4.4