Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Picks and Prediction – 4/6/2025
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San Antonio Spurs (32-45) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (34-44)
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Previous Games:
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Spurs: Narrow loss to Cleveland, 114-113, on Friday
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Trail Blazers: Defeated by Chicago, 118-113, ending a 2-game win streak
Head-to-Head:
Both teams are on the outside looking in regarding playoff contention, with San Antonio and Portland both having slim chances to make the postseason. This matchup is crucial for both teams, but Portland holds the advantage on paper with home-court support.
San Antonio Spurs Breakdown:
San Antonio has struggled on the road recently, losing 6 of their last 7 games. They score well (114.0 PPG), but their defense has been an issue, allowing 116.5 PPG. Despite the struggles, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle have been steady scorers for the Spurs, and they'll need to be on point for San Antonio to have a chance here.
Key Players:
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Devin Vassell: 16.3 PPG
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Stephon Castle: 14.3 PPG, 7.6 APG
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Jeremy Sochan: 6.5 RPG
Portland Trail Blazers Breakdown:
Portland comes into this game with a 5-5 record in their last 10, with an offense that scores 110.9 PPG. They’ve been inconsistent but have the advantage in scoring depth with Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe leading the charge. Portland’s defense has been slightly better than San Antonio’s, allowing 112.8 PPG, and they’ll need to keep the Spurs in check to secure the win at home.
Key Players:
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Anfernee Simons: 19.3 PPG
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Shaedon Sharpe: 18.3 PPG
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Donovan Clingan: 7.5 RPG
Betting Trends:
San Antonio Spurs:
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7-3 ATS in their last 10
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OVER has cashed in 14 of their last 20 games
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San Antonio is 3-7 in their last 10 road games
Portland Trail Blazers:
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13-5 ATS in their last 18 at home
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OVER has cashed in 7 of the last 10 games against the Spurs
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Portland is 3-2 in their last 5 home games
Exact Score Prediction:
Portland Trail Blazers 116 – San Antonio Spurs 110
Our Best Bet:
Portland Trail Blazers Moneyline (-150)
Portland should secure the victory at home, given San Antonio’s struggles on the road. The Blazers’ scoring depth and better defense make them the safer pick for the win. The OVER is also a good option due to both teams’ high-scoring tendencies.