San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/24
The San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers are set for Game 3 in their Western Conference First Round series. The series is tied at 1–1. The game will be held at the Moda Center on Friday, April 24, 2026, with a late tip-off at 10:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on Amaz.
The Spurs, coached by Mitch Johnson, finished the regular season with a 62-20 record. They are ranked second in the Western Conference. On the other side, the Trail Blazers have Tiago Splitter as their interim head coach. They have a postseason record of 2-1, including a win in the play-in tournament. Both teams are eager to take the lead in this series.
Spurs vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Venue: Moda Center
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Betting Odds: Spurs -2.5 (-111), Trail Blazers +2.5 (-111), Spurs MoneyLine -137, Trail Blazers MoneyLine +115
San Antonio Spurs Team Preview
The San Antonio Spurs head into their next game with a recent loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. They lost by three points with a final score of 106-103. Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle were key players, contributing with 16 and 18 points respectively. Luke Kornet also added 10 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
In the first game of the series against the Trail Blazers, the Spurs secured a win with a score of 111-98. Victor Wembanyama was a standout, scoring 35 points on 61.9% shooting. De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle also contributed with 17 points each, showcasing their ability to support the team’s offense.
On the season, the Spurs have been strong in several areas. They average 107.0 points per game, ranking 12th in the league. Defensively, they allow 102.0 points per game, placing them 6th in that category. The team also stands out in three-point shooting, making 38.6% of their attempts, which ranks 6th in the league.
Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers are gearing up for their next game with a mix of confidence and caution. They recently edged out the San Antonio Spurs with a 106-103 win. Scoot Henderson led the scoring with 31 points, showing his shooting skills with a 64.7% field goal percentage.
During this postseason, the Trail Blazers have averaged 106 points per game. They rank 13th in points per game but are 8th in possessions per game, which keeps their pace brisk. On defense, they allow 108 points per game, ranking 10th in this category.
Key player Deni Avdija has been strong in the postseason, averaging 28.3 points per game. Jrue Holiday contributes with 15.3 points and 8.0 assists per game. The team misses Damian Lillard due to his Achilles injury, but they continue to push forward in his absence.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, the Spurs are favored by 2.5 points. They have allowed only 102.0 points per game, while the Trail Blazers have scored 106.0 points per game. With the Spurs’ strong defense, a projected score of Spurs 108, Trail Blazers 104 is reasonable. The recommendation is to pick the Spurs to cover the -2.5 spread.
For the over/under pick, the total is set at 220.5 points. The Spurs average 107.0 points per game, and the Trail Blazers allow 108.0 points per game. This suggests a total score around 212 points. Therefore, the recommendation is to pick the under 220.5.