Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 21
The Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs matchup is one of 12 games on the NBA's slate for Saturday.
The Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference with a 9-18 record, while the Spurs (14-13) are right outside the play-in at 11th.
The Blazers and the Spurs have faced each other 189 times in the regular season, with the Blazers winning 92 times and the Spurs claiming victory on 97 occasions.
Saturday's contest will be the third of four meetings between these two teams this season, with the Spurs winning the first couple of matchups.
Just over a week ago, San Antonio squeaked out a 118-116 victory after Victor Wembanyama (28 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists) hit two free throws with 2.4 seconds left. Jerami Grant led the Blazers with 32 points.
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs game details and odds
The Blazers vs Spurs game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. EST at Frost Bank Center. The game will be broadcast locally on Katu and FDSSW. Fans can also stream the game live on NBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Blazers (+220) vs. Spurs (-225)
Spread: Blazers (+6.5) vs. Spurs (-6.5)
Total (O/U): Blazers -110 (o227.5) vs. Spurs -110 (u227.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs preview
The Blazers got off to a rough start this season, though they snapped a six-game losing streak on Thursday by defeating the Denver Nuggets 126-124.
The starting backcourt led the way, with Anfernee Simons pouring in 28 points and Shaedon Sharpe scoring 27.
Meanwhile, the Spurs have had an up-and-down season, going on a four-game winning streak in late November and losing three straight soon after. They, too, are coming off a win: a 133-126 home victory against Atlanta on Thursday. Wembanyama dropped 42 points on 13-for-24 shooting.
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs betting props
Victor Wembanyama's point total is set at 24.5. This is consistent with his scoring average this season. Wembenyama is 15th in the league in points per game.
Anfernee Simons' point total is set at 19.5, a shade above his season average of 17.7 points per game. Given how prolific he was in the Blazers' previous game, you can bet the over here.
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs prediction
Despite the Blazers snapping their six-game losing streak, the Spurs are favored to win at home. Expect Victor Wembanyama to have a strong showing once more and guide the Spurs to a second straight win.