The San Antonio Spurs (40-29) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (42-26) to AT&T Center. The Spurs are a 2-point favorite and look to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 227 points and it begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Spurs (3.5-point underdogs) defeated the New York Knicks 109-83, while the Trail Blazers (4-point favorite) beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-110. The San Antonio game went 25.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5, while the Portland game finished 0.5 points over the projected point total of 231.5.
The Trail Blazers knocked down 26 of their 32 free throws (81.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.4 (above their season average of 25.8). Meanwhile, San Antonio played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 10.9) and a free throw rate of 0.091 (matching their season average). For those same stats, New York was 15.1 and 0.058, respectively. San Antonio was led by LaMarcus Aldridge, who put up 18 points and 11 rebounds. Damian Lillard, meanwhile fueled Portland with 24 points and seven assists.
In the season series between these two teams, the Trail Blazers lead two games to one. The two teams combined to score 245 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 226. Portland won 127-118, covering as a 6-point favorite. The Trail Blazers’ 7.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Spurs, who had a mark of 15.6. McCollum had a stellar game, with 30 points and nine rebounds.
Of the Trail Blazers’ 67 games with betting action, 36 have finished over the O/U total. Portland holds records of 42-26 straight up (SU) and 38-29 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas tends to place the total low when the Spurs are involved, as 39 of their 67 games have finished over the total. Further, San Antonio owns records of 40-29 SU and 37-30-1 ATS.
San Antonio could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. San Antonio ranks first in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 11.9 percent), while Portland forces the first-fewest turnovers (11.9 percent). Moreover, the Trail Blazers, who rank second in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), will battle against the Spurs, who rank fourth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.2 percent).
Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs ATS Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Trail Blazers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Trail Blazers rank 22nd in fast break points per game (11.3) while the Spurs rank 25th (10.5).
- Portland ranks fourth in second chance points per game (14.7) while San Antonio ranks 27th (11.7).
- The Trail Blazers rank fifth in three pointers allowed per game (29.6) while the Spurs rank 19th (32.5).
- Portland ranks 18th in points in the paint per game (48.5) while San Antonio ranks 27th (43.3).
- Portland ranks 24th in points off turnovers per game (15.2) while San Antonio ranks 29th (14.3).
- The Trail Blazers rank third in rebounds per game (47.8) while the Spurs rank 22nd (44.5).
- The Trail Blazers rank 25th in steals per game (6.8) while the Spurs rank last (6.2).
- San Antonio ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (4.2) while Portland ranks 19th (5.2).
- Portland is 10-1 when they allow below 100 points, while San Antonio is 13-3.
- The Trail Blazers are 40-21 when they score more than 100 points, while the Spurs are 39-18.
- San Antonio is 21-12 ATS at home, while Portland is 17-16 ATS on the road.
- The Trail Blazers have 17 overs and 16 unders in 33 road games.
- The Spurs have 17 unders and 16 overs in 33 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Spurs are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Trail Blazers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, San Antonio has 4 unders and 1 over, while Portland has 4 overs and 1 under.
- During their last five games, the Spurs have scored an average of 111.4 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 101.8 points per game (8.7 below their season average).
- The Trail Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 3.7 for the season.
