Trail Blazers vs Spurs Prediction NBA Picks 1/26/24

San Antonio Spurs (8-35) vs Portland Trail Blazers (12-30)

Game Info: Friday, January 26, 2024 at 9:30 pm (Frost Bank Center)

Betting Odds: San Antonio Spurs -2.5 -- Over/Under:

The Portland Trail Blazers need a win after losing 10 of their last 15 games. The San Antonio Spurs need a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs prediction.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers rebounded from losses to the Lakers and Thunder with a win over the Rockets. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 49.7 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 23 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21.6 points and 3.6 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off losses to the 76ers and Thunder. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 122.1 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 20.4 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 18 points and 3.6 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game. The Spurs will face the Timberwolves, Wizards, and Magic after this game.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Spurs rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (27.0).
• The Spurs rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (22.7%).
• The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.5).
• The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (8.8).

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs prediction

Backing the San Antonio Spurs in the favorite role doesn't feel right, but it is fair to say they've been more competitive than the Trail Blazers lately. The Portland Trail Blazers have lost 10 of their last 15 games, and they get their boots smoked more times than not in losses. The San Antonio Spurs have had some close games recently, and they'll have the best player on the court for this one. If the Spurs can't win this game, they probably go a long time before their next victory. I'll lay the bucket if forced to pick, but yuck…

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.