The San Antonio Spurs (12-12) travel to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (8-16) on Friday, December 13th. This game will be played at Moda Center in Portland and televised on KATU. The Spurs are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Trail Blazers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Trail Blazers. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

Spurs vs Trail Blazers

The Spurs Are Coming Off A Win

The Spurs evened their record at 12-12 with a 121-116 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. San Antonio, favored by 7 points, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 237 points exceeded the 223.5 O/U line.

After falling behind 34-28 in the 1st quarter, the Spurs took control with a 43-28 2nd quarter, highlighted by an 11-0 run. They entered the 4th quarter up 92-87 and played the Pelicans to a 29-29 draw in the final period.

The Trail Blazers Are Coming Off A Win

Portland’s struggles continued with a 107-98 loss to the Lakers on Sunday, dropping their record to 8-16. The Blazers were +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s combined score of 205 points fell short of the 223.5-point O/U line.

Portland started strong, leading 28-22 after the 1st quarter, but a 15-0 run by the Lakers in the 2nd quarter turned the game around. The Blazers fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the Lakers 29-18, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as the Lakers pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Portland 30-24.

Spurs Offense Breakdown

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 25 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Pelicans, shooting 56.2% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Stephon Castle added 22 points, with 12 of those coming in the 4th quarter, while Harrison Barnes contributed 16 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 60% rate.

As a team, the Spurs made 12 threes, shooting 30.8% from beyond the arc, and finished with a field goal percentage of 45.2%. Wembanyama scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, while Castle’s 12-point 4th quarter helped seal the victory.

Trail Blazers Offense Breakdown

In their 107-98 loss to the Lakers, the Trail Blazers struggled offensively, shooting 41.7% from the field and hitting just 9 threes at a 25% clip. Shaedon Sharpe led the way with 19 points, adding 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

Deandre Ayton and Anfernee Simons each contributed 14 points, with Ayton grabbing 19 boards. Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija both added 13 points, with Henderson scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter.

Spurs Team Defense

Despite a rough start, giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Spurs tightened up defensively, allowing 116 points but still securing the win. They held the Pelicans to 28 points in the 2nd quarter and just 25 in the 3rd, with New Orleans shooting 43% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs allowed 13 threes on 34% shooting. The Pelicans also went 17/21 from the free-throw line. San Antonio grabbed 39 defensive rebounds while giving up 13 offensive boards, and they added 7 steals and 11 blocks.

Trail Blazers Team Defense

Despite a rough start, giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Spurs tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 28 and 25 points, respectively, to help secure a 121-116 win over the Pelicans. San Antonio held New Orleans to 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs allowed 13 threes on 34% shooting. The Pelicans also went 17/21 from the free-throw line. San Antonio finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 11 blocks.

Spurs vs Trail Blazers Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Spurs offense has averaged 108 points per game while allowing an average of 116. San Antonio posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Spurs have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.

Spurs vs Trail Blazers Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +3.5, we have the Trail Blazers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 225, and our model projects the Spurs and Trail Blazers to reach a combined total of 276 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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