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San Antonio Spurs Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Struggling Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers will face off against the San Antonio Spurs in Texas on Saturday. Portland recently ended a six-game losing streak with a win against the Denver Nuggets, but has struggled in recent games, losing eight out of the last ten. San Antonio, on the other hand, has won three out of the last four games, including a victory against the Atlanta Hawks. Portland will be missing Matisse Thybulle and Dalano Boston is uncertain for the game, while San Antonio has no players listed on the injury report. The Spurs are currently favored to win by 6.5 points according to betting odds. This matchup between the Trail Blazers and Spurs promises to be an intriguing contest.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Trail Blazers +220 | Spurs -260
• Spread: Trail Blazers +6.5 (-110) | Spurs -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 227 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Antonio will win straight-up is 72%.

Portland vs San Antonio Stats

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently ranked 26th in offense, scoring an average of 107.59 points per game, and 22nd in defense, allowing an average of 116.37 points per game. Their shooting percentages are low, with 43.93% overall and 33.43% from 3-point territory. Despite their struggles, Anfernee Simons leads the team in scoring with an average of 17.7 points per game, followed closely by Shaedon Sharpe with 17.3 points per game. Portland has a balanced scoring effort, with six players averaging double figures. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to shoot 47.79% overall and 37.80% from beyond the arc. The team averages 43.00 rebounds per game, led by Deandre Ayton with 10.2 rebounds per game. Toumani Camara leads in steals with 1.4 per game, and Donovan Clingan is the leader in blocked shots with 2.0 per game. Overall, Portland has a 9-18 record this season and is ranked 28th in the power rankings.

San Antonio Spurs Analysis

The San Antonio Spurs currently have a power ranking of 19 and are ranked 17th for offense, scoring an average of 111.70 points per game. On defense, they are ranked 16th, allowing an average of 113.41 points per game. The team has a record of 14-13 overall. In terms of shooting, the Spurs are hitting 45.55% of their field goals and 34.85% of their three-pointers. They are also averaging 44.74 rebounds per game and have 28.44 offensive assists. Defensively, the Spurs are allowing opponents to shoot 46.58% from the field and 36.09% from three-point range. Additionally, the team averages 44.52 defensive rebounds per game. Victor Wembanyama leads the team in scoring with an average of 24.5 points per game, while Chris Paul leads in assists with an average of 8.4 per game. Wembanyama is also the leading rebounder with 10.1 boards per game and rim protector with 3.5 blocked shots per game. If you need assistance with basketball betting, our expert NBA Cappers can provide you with the best insights.

San Antonio Spurs Continue Winning Streak as Portland Trail Blazers Struggling

The San Antonio Spurs have emerged victorious in two of their last three games, including a recent win against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday evening. In contrast, the Portland Trail Blazers secured a win on Thursday but have only managed to win two out of their last ten games. Both teams have struggled to cover the spread, however, San Antonio has prevailed in both previous head-to-head matchups and has a 1-1 record against the spread. The Spurs rank 16th in points allowed and 13th in three-point shooting allowed, while the Trail Blazers offense is ranked 26th in scoring, 28th in field goal shooting, and 25th in three-point shooting. San Antonio remains fully healthy with no players on the injury report, whereas Portland will be missing Matisse Thybulle and potentially Dalano Boston for their upcoming game.

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