Our Trail Blazers vs Spurs prediction for this NBA game is Spurs -4.5, -110.
The Trail Blazers battle the Spurs in this Western Conference matchup. Both of these teams are hovering near the bottom of the Western Conference standings and are looking for more consistency.
Offshore Odds: Spurs Are Decent Favorites at Home
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
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| Trail Blazers | +4.5 (-110) | +155 | O 217 (-115) |
| Spurs | -4.5 (-110) | -175 | U 217 (-105) |
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Blazers Might Pair Up Their Seven-Footers
The Trail Blazers are a .500 team on the road and have played solid defense in most of their away games. Portland just had its second blowout win of the season, with both victories coming against the Pelicans, a team just below the Trail Blazers in the standings. Additionally, Portland has been somewhat battle-tested, playing close games against good teams in the West.
This season for the Trail Blazers is focused on rebuilding and development. Portland should start pairing their two big men, Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan, to see how that combination works. This would be a good game to experiment with that lineup against a player like Wembanyama. These two players could also help bring more consistency to the offense.
Spurs’ Defense Has Its First Bad Game
The Spurs just had their worst game of the young season, losing by 27 on the road to the Rockets. The 127 points allowed by the Spurs’ defense was the most they’ve given up this season. After facing some strong offensive teams in the conference, this ugly loss came as a surprise. San Antonio didn’t get the offense going until the second half, and the defense didn’t have a single strong quarter.
To make matters worse, forward Jeremy Sochan will need surgery after suffering a fractured left thumb in Monday’s game against the Clippers. There is no timeline for Sochan’s return, but with this type of procedure, he could miss 20-25 games. In some cases, it can take months to fully recover and return to normal activities.
Trail Blazers vs Spurs Prediction
Both of these teams have decent defenses that have kept them in games, and their scoring efficiency is also very similar. Portland has had two days off and will be the more rested team. However, the Trail Blazers’ offense has been inconsistent lately, so it’s unclear if the rest will help. The Spurs will be on the second night of a back-to-back and are eager to get back on the court after a tough loss.
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Spurs -4.5 (-110)
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