Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/28
The San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers are gearing up for Game 5 in the Western Conference First Round of the NBA Playoffs. The game is set to take place at the Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 9:30 PM. The Spurs lead the series 3-1 and will look to close it out on their home court.
The Trail Blazers, led by interim head coach Tiago Splitter, are coming off a loss and hope to extend the series. The Spurs, under head coach Mitch Johnson, are in a strong position with a two-game winning streak. Both teams have shown their strengths in the series, making this a key game for the Trail Blazers to stay alive in the playoffs.
Trail Blazers vs Spurs Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Venue: Frost Bank Center
- Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Betting Odds: Spurs -12.5 (-110), Trail Blazers +12.5 (-112), Spurs MoneyLine -703, Trail Blazers MoneyLine +492, Over/Under 215.5
Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have shown mixed results in recent games. They managed a narrow win against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 106-103. However, they suffered losses in the other games against the Spurs, with scores of 108-120 and 93-114.
In the postseason, the Trail Blazers have averaged 103.8 points per game. Deni Avdija has been a key player, averaging 26 points and nearly seven rebounds per game. Jrue Holiday has also been effective, contributing 19 points and 6.6 assists per game.
The team’s defense allows 111.6 points per game, ranking 14th in the league. They allow opponents a high three-point shooting percentage of 41.2%. On offense, they attempt a high number of three-pointers but only make 33.3% of them.
San Antonio Spurs Team Preview
The San Antonio Spurs are doing well in the playoffs. They won their last two games against the Portland Trail Blazers. In Game 4, they scored 114 points, winning by 21. Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox played great, each scoring over 27 points.
The Spurs are scoring 112 points per game in the postseason, which is ranked 6th. They are shooting well, with a 47.1% field goal percentage. Their three-point shooting is the best, making 42.3% of their shots from beyond the arc.
Victor Wembanyama is leading the team with 22.3 points per game in the playoffs. Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox are also key players. The team is missing David Jones-Garcia due to an ankle injury for the rest of the season.
BTB Betting Pick
The Spurs are favored by 12.5 points against the Trail Blazers. With the Spurs scoring 112.0 points per game and the Trail Blazers allowing 111.6 points per game, the projected score is Spurs 112, Trail Blazers 104. Given the Spurs’ strong defense and the Trail Blazers’ lower scoring, taking the Spurs to cover the -12.5 spread is a reasonable choice.
The total for the game is set at 215.5 points. The combined average points scored by the Spurs and allowed by the Trail Blazers is 223.6, while the combined average points scored by the Trail Blazers and allowed by the Spurs is 205.0. Considering the Spurs’ strong defense, going with the Under 215.5 is a solid pick.