Spurs vs Trail Blazers Prediction
Portland Trail Blazers (8-21) vs San Antonio Spurs (4-25)
Game Info: Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center at the Rose Quarter)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers -5 -- Over/Under: 234
The San Antonio Spurs need a win after losing 10 of their last 12 games. The Portland Trail Blazers also need a win after losing 10 of their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs rebounded from losses to the Mavericks and Jazz with a win over the Trail Blazers. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 110.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 123.2 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 18.3 points and 10.6 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 18.1 points and 2.9 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 6 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 39.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game. The Spurs will play against the Celtics after this one.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Warriors and Spurs this week, while beating the Kings. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.7 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 49 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 27.1 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 22 points and 3.7 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.4).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.7%).
- The Spurs rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-11.5).
- The Spurs rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.4).
San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction
The San Antonio Spurs have yet to string wins together this season, so excuse me if I'm not a believer after one win last night. The Portland Trail Blazers are still the better team here, and their offense should have a better showing after coming up short against a bad Spurs defense. The Spurs aren't good, and there's really not much left to add. Give me the Trail Blazers and the reasonable chalk as they get their revenge.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
