Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/19

The NBA Playoffs are kicking off with Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round. The Portland Trail Blazers will be taking on the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center. The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBC.

Portland enters the series after a solid performance in the play-in tournament. They are coached by interim head coach Tiago Splitter. The Trail Blazers finished the regular season with a 42-40 record. On the other side, the Spurs, led by head coach Mitch Johnson, ended their season at 62-20. San Antonio secured the second spot in the Western Conference. Both teams are looking to start the series strong.

Trail Blazers vs Spurs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs
  • Venue: Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Trail Blazers +11.0 (-112), Spurs -11.0 (-110), Trail Blazers MoneyLine +419, Spurs MoneyLine -576, Over/Under 222

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a strong performance against the Phoenix Suns. They won 114-110 in the Play-In Tournament. Deni Avdija led the team with 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 12 assists.

In their last regular season game, the Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-110. Deni Avdija again stood out with 25 points and 10 assists. Jrue Holiday contributed 23 points and 7 rebounds.

The Trail Blazers excel in three-point shooting. They make 17 three-pointers per game, which ranks first. They also average 114 points per game, placing them fifth in the league.

San Antonio Spurs Team Preview

The San Antonio Spurs recently faced the Denver Nuggets at home. They lost by 10 points, ending with a score of 128-118. De’Aaron Fox played well, scoring 24 points and adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

In a previous home game against the Dallas Mavericks, the Spurs secured a win with a score of 139-120. Victor Wembanyama was the standout player, scoring 40 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox also contributed with 18 points and 10 assists.

Another recent home game saw the Spurs defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 25 points, while Keldon Johnson added 20 points and 8 rebounds. The Spurs have shown strong performances in their home games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take the Trail Blazers at +11.0. The Trail Blazers score 114.0 points per game and allow 110.0 points, indicating they can keep the game close. With their strong three-point shooting, the Trail Blazers have the potential to cover the spread against the Spurs.

For the over/under pick, choose the under at 222. The Trail Blazers allow 110.0 points per game, and their defensive stats suggest they can limit the Spurs’ scoring. This could result in a game where the total points remain below 222.