The San Antonio Spurs (1-0) will travel to Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (1-0). The Trail Blazers opened as 4-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 213 points and action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 20, 2018.
San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers Betting Odds
Both teams covered as favorites in their last matchup. The Trail Blazers (3-point favorites) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 128-119, while the Spurs (2.5-point favorites) beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-108. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Portland game finished 23 points over the projected point total of 224, while the San Antonio game went 8 points over the projected point total of 212.
The Spurs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.3 vs. 29.8) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.489 vs. 0.462). Portland, meanwhile, out-rebounded Los Angeles. The Trail Blazers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (40 vs. 38) and total rebounds (54 vs. 46). Portland’s Damian Lillard led the way, contributing 28 points and six rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge played a pivotal role for San Antonio with 21 points and 19 rebounds.
Portland might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they battle against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, San Antonio ranks fourth in defensive efficiency while the Trail Blazers rank 16th in offensive efficiency. ,
Since last season, the Spurs have had records of 48-35 straight up (SU) and 51-46-2 against the spread (ATS). Since last season, San Antonio games have had a tendency to finish over the projected point total (56.6 percent).
On the other hand, the Trail Blazers, are 50-33 SU and 42-45 ATS since last season. Over that same time frame, games including Portland have finished over the O/U total 55.2 percent of the time.
The Spurs edged out the Trail Blazers in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent game, San Antonio won 116-105. The Spurs’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Trail Blazers. San Antonio had a rate of 7.0, while Portland posted a mark of 12.3.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Spurs, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- San Antonio ranks second in blocks allowed per game (3.9) while Portland ranks 23rd (5.2).
- The Trail Blazers rank fourth in rebounds per game (45.5) while the Spurs rank 14th (43.9).
- Portland ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while San Antonio ranks 27th (24.4).
- Portland averages 13.7 second chance points per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. San Antonio ranks 12th in second chance points allowed per game (12.0).
- The Spurs rank 18th in assists per game (22.6) while the Trail Blazers rank last (19.5).
- The Spurs rank 23rd in fast break points per game (10.1) while the Trail Blazers rank last (8.6).
- San Antonio ranks 19th in points off turnovers per game (16.1) while Portland ranks 29th (14.3).
- Portland is 26-8 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while San Antonio is 33-11.
- The Trail Blazers are 45-21 when they score more than 100 points, while the Spurs are 38-15.
