The San Antonio Spurs will travel to the Moda Center to play against the Portland Trail Blazers. The game is set for Sunday, April 06, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Both teams are looking to improve their records as the season nears its end.
The Spurs have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by one point, with a score of 114-113. Before that, they secured a win against the Denver Nuggets, scoring 113 points. However, they faced a setback against the Orlando Magic, losing by 11 points.
The Trail Blazers also experienced ups and downs in their recent outings. They lost to the Chicago Bulls by five points. They managed a victory over the Toronto Raptors, winning by nine points. Earlier, they defeated the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 127-113.
Trail Blazers Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have a record of 34 wins and 44 losses. At home, they have won 20 games and lost 18. Their away record is 14 wins and 26 losses. In the last 10 games, they have won 5 and lost 5.
Chauncey Billups is the head coach of the team. The Trail Blazers are ranked 12th in the Western Conference. In the Northwest Division, they hold the 4th spot. They are 30.5 games behind the leading team in their conference.
In recent games, Deni Avdija has been a standout player. He scored 37 points against the Chicago Bulls. Against the Toronto Raptors, he had 26 points and 15 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe also performed well, scoring 36 points in the game against the Raptors.
For the season, Anfernee Simons leads the team in scoring with 19.3 points per game. Deni Avdija averages 16.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Shaedon Sharpe contributes 18.2 points per game. The team averages 110.9 points per game, ranking 22nd in the league.
Spurs Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have a record of 32-45 this season. They have struggled on the road with a 13-24 record. At home, they have done slightly better with a 19-21 record. In their last 10 games, they have won 4 and lost 6.
The Spurs rank 13th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they hold the 4th position. They are 32 games back from the top spot. Their recent performance includes a close loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers by one point.
Offensively, the Spurs average 114 points per game, ranking 17th in the league. They attempt 90 field goals per game, placing them 12th. Their three-point shooting is strong, with 14.1 made per game, ranking 8th. However, their free throw shooting is less effective, with a percentage of 77.3, ranking 21st.
Defensively, the Spurs allow 116.6 points per game, ranking 22nd. They struggle with blocked shots, ranking 27th with 5.7 per game. They also allow a high number of field goal attempts, ranking 26th. Their opponents make 14.3 three-pointers per game, which ranks the Spurs 26th in this category.
Statistical Breakdown for Trail Blazers vs Spurs
The game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs will be influenced by several key stats. The Trail Blazers have a strong offensive rebounding presence, ranking second in the league. This could give them extra scoring chances. The Spurs, on the other hand, excel in three-point shooting, ranking eighth in the league. Their ability to make threes could be a significant factor. Defensively, both teams have areas to improve, with the Spurs allowing many points and the Trail Blazers struggling with field goal defense.
- Trail Blazers Points Per Game: 110.9 (22nd)
- Trail Blazers Offensive Rebounds Per Game: 13.2 (2nd)
- Trail Blazers Three Pointers Made Per Game: 12.9 (19th)
- Spurs Points Per Game: 114.0 (17th)
- Spurs Three Pointers Made Per Game: 14.1 (8th)
- Spurs Points Per Game Allowed: 116.6 (22nd)
- Trail Blazers Points Per Game Allowed: 114.2 (16th)
Betting Insights
The San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers bring different betting trends to their upcoming game. The Spurs have struggled against the spread (ATS) with a losing record, while the Trail Blazers have a stronger ATS performance. Both teams are currently on under streaks in terms of over/under results. Here are the top five betting insights for this game:
- Portland Trail Blazers have a strong overall ATS record of 32-21-1.
- San Antonio Spurs have a current 2-game ATS winning streak.
- Portland Trail Blazers perform well on the road with a 17-9-1 ATS record.
- San Antonio Spurs have a 2-game under streak in over/under results.
- Portland Trail Blazers also have a 2-game under streak in over/under results.
Free Betting Prediction for Trail Blazers vs Spurs
The Portland Trail Blazers have a slight edge in this game. They have been solid at home with a 20-18 record. Their offensive rebounding strength could create extra scoring opportunities. This might help them against the Spurs’ defense, which allows many points.
The San Antonio Spurs have struggled on the road with a 13-24 record. Their three-point shooting is strong, which could keep them competitive. However, their defense has allowed too many points, which might be a problem against the Trail Blazers’ offense.
Given these factors, the Trail Blazers are likely to win. Their home performance and rebounding advantage could be key. The Spurs’ road struggles and defensive issues might be too much to overcome.
- Our Free Prediction: Trail Blazers -3.5
