The San Antonio Spurs (14-32) battle the Portland Trail Blazers (21-25) Monday. Tip from Moda Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Trail Blazers lost 121-112 to the Los Angeles Lakers Sunda despite outscoring them 45-13 in the 2nd quarter. Portland failed to cover as a 6-point home favorite, falling to just 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games and 24-22 ATS on the season. The Blazers are ranked 13th in field goal percentage (47.5%).
The Spurs are 23-23 ATS this season and have covered 5 of their last 7. They are 5-15 straight up on the road. San Antonio lost 131-126 to the Los Angeles Clippers Friday but covered as a 7.5-point home underdog. San Antonio’s strength is also offense, ranking 14th in field goal percentage (47.3%).
Spurs at Trail Blazers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Spurs +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Trail Blazers -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +7.5 (-102) | Trail Blazers -7.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 241.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Spurs at Trail Blazers key injuries
Spurs
- G Devin Vassell (knee) out
Trail Blazers
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Spurs at Trail Blazers picks and predictions
Prediction
Trail Blazers 124, Spurs 118
Moneyline
PASS.
The Blazers (-340), on the second night of a back-to-back after a tough loss, aren’t worth a wager. Similarly, the Spurs (+310) have no value given their road record.
Against the spread
LEAN SPURS +7.5 (-102).
The Blazers showed in blowing a lead on Sunday that they cannot be trusted. They have failed to cover their last 3 games and are 3-7 ATS over their last 10. Portland is also 11-13 ATS after a loss.
The Spurs have covered 2 outings in a row and are 4-1 ATS over their last 5 games as an underdog of 7.5 or more points. San Antonio should be able to keep this one close as it has done consistently in the last few weeks. Back the SPURS +7.5 (-102).
Over/Under
BET OVER 241.5 (-105).
The Spurs play awful defense and play at a high-tempo pace. They rank 8th in the NBA in pace and sit last in opponents’ field goal percentage and opponents’ 3-point field goal percentage.
The Blazers rank 23rd in the NBA in pace but are led in scoring by two guards and should be willing to keep up. San Antonio has gone Over in 5 of its last 6 and has allowed 130 or more points in 4 of its last 5. While 19-26-1 O/U on the season, Portland has gone Over in 3 of its last 6.
Ultimately, back the OVER 241.5 (-105).
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