The San Antonio Spurs play host to the Portland Trail Blazers at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have been in pretty good form as they’ve won six of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the Pelicans in a 122-109 road win last night. Deni Avdija led the team with 34 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists, Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points on nine of 18 shooting while Caleb Love chipped in with 22 points on seven of 13 shooting. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 45 percent from the field and 16 of 47 from the 3-point line as they dominated the second quarter by 34-18 to overcome a 10-point deficit and take the lead into halftime. Before they exploded for 37 points in the fourth quarter to lead by as many as 22 points at one stage.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in great form as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after beating the Pacers in a 123-113 road win last night. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds and four assists on 10 of 19 shooting, Dylan Harper added 22 points on nine of 15 shooting off the bench while Stephon Castle chipped in with 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. As a team, the Spurs shot 45 percent from the field and 13 of 46 from the 3-point line as they caught fire with 41 points in the second quarter to take a 13-point lead into halftime. However, they couldn’t really put the Pacers away until the fourth quarter where they opened with a 16-8 run to start to pull away.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Spurs have won each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Trail Blazers’ last six games at Frost Bank Center.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Spurs have lost eight of their last nine night games at Frost Bank Center following a road win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Spurs’ last four games at Frost Bank Center.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last nine road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Trail Blazers’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last four games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Julian Champagnie is one of only seven players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
- Stephon Castle ranks 4th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.0) this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Donovan Clingan ranks 3rd in the league for second chance points (125) this season.
- Shaedon Sharpe ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.9).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (17.3).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (10.8).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.4).
Spurs vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers are still missing Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle and Jerami Grant, while the Spurs are missing Devin Vassell and Victor Wembenyama. The Trail Blazers have been playing some decent basketball lately, and they certainly looked good in last night’s big win over the Pelicans. Now they’re up against the red-hot Spurs who are still dangerous despite playing without Wembenyama, who is still injured. These teams last met on Nov. 26, and it was the Spurs who romped to a 115-102 win and I am expecting a similar result in this one with the Spurs earning the win and cover at home.