San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction 4/24/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers meet Friday in NBA Game 3 at the Moda Center. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs need a win to take a 2-1 series lead. The Spurs haven’t lost two straight games since January 13. The Spurs have won 36 of their last 45 games.

The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 107 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 102 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 20 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Stephon Castle is averaging 17.5 points and 6 assists. De’Aaron Fox is the third double-digit scorer, and Devin Vassell is dishing 2 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers have a chance to take a surprising 2-1 series lead. The Trail Blazers have won 7 of their last 8 home games. The Trail Blazers have won 20 of their last 33 games overall.

The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 102 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Scoot Anderson is averaging 24.5 points and 2 rebounds, while Deni Avdija is averaging 22 points and 7 rebounds. Jrue Holiday is the third double-digit scorer, and Robert Williams III is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 45.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

• The Trail Blazers have won each of their last four games as home underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
• The Spurs have lost each of their last six playoff road games following a loss.
• The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six playoff road games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

• The Spurs have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
• The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last seven playoff games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
• The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites following a loss.
• The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against the Spurs after winning as underdogs.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last six night games between the Spurs and Trail Blazers have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Spurs’ last four playoff games as road favorites has gone OVER the total points line.

Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts

• Robert Williams III ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.1) this season.
• Jrue Holiday is one of only four players in the league to have made 7+ threes in consecutive games this season.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

• Julian Champagnie is one of only 11 players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
• Keldon Johnson is one of only 11 qualified Guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Trail Blazers rank 1st for second chance points (1513) this season.
• The Trail Blazers rank 1st for second chance points per game (18.5) this season.
• The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (69.5%).
• The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for point differential per game this season (+8.3).

San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report

David Jones is out for the Spurs. Jordan McLaughlin is questionable with an ankle injury. Victor Wembanyama is questionable with a concussion.

The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard.

San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

I’ve said it before, but these Trail Blazers are a feisty bunch that doesn’t go down easily and people seem to forget that they hung around in game 1. It wasn’t shocking to see them steal game 2 when Wemby went down. Now the Trail Blazers are at home with an udneratted crowd and I don’t expect Wembanyama to play.

While he traveled with the team, it’s not easy to get out of concussion protocol that quickly. Game 4 is far more realistic. We also have to remember this is a young Spurs team that will be on the road in the playoffs for the first time. I’ve been higher on these Blazers than most of the public has this season. A free bucket with the other team down to their best player. Give me the Blazers.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +2.5