San Antonio Spurs (4-24) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (7-21)
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers 12/28/23 – As NBA regular season play continues, San Antonio Spurs are looking to rebound with an improved yet still underwhelming 7-21 record, taking on Portland Trail Blazers who boast an uninspiring 4-24 mark on Thursday, December 28th at Moda Center at 10:00PM ET for an intriguing matchup which could provide premium matchup selection opportunities and see both sides gain ground both standings-wise and momentum wise.
The Spurs have had an unfortunate season. Boasting an overall 4-24 record and subpar performances across their games, their performance has been poor at best. While their stats show they average 110.6 points per game – which is respectable – this high scoring hasn’t translated to wins due to issues on defense (45.4% field goal percentage and too many opponent scores allowed per game) plus 15+ turnovers that cost key possessions regularly.
Portland Trail Blazers have made significant strides this season despite their 7-21 record, showing promise in terms of scoring average per game only trailing the Spurs by one. Their field goal percentage of 43.8% leaves room for improvement while they excelled with free throw percentage (79.9%) and resilience against road games against spread (9-6). Yet consistency has been an issue – evidenced by their record and overall performance this season.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers 12/28/23 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Moda Center |
| TV: | TBD |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Devin Vassell (SG) vs. Jerami Grant (SF)
Devin Vassell of the Spurs has been an impressive performer this season as a shooting guard, averaging 17.9 points across 23 games played to demonstrate his offensive prowess and versatility on the court with 2.9 assists and 0.9 steals per game – showing consistency while elevating team performance through leadership and on-court decision-making will remain his challenge going forward.
Grant has been an incredible force on the Trail Blazers, starting all 24 games he’s participated in while averaging 22.3 points per game and contributing an impressive 0.8 block per game along with his scoring abilities. Grant must now lead his team through challenging situations against teams boasting formidable defensive lineups.
Vassell and Grant will square off on the court in an intense showdown of offensive skills and tactical maneuvers, each player capable of making significant contributions that could decide its outcome and pace/direction.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds for this match have yet to be released, however given both teams’ records and performances it’s likely to be an intensely contested encounter. Bettor should keep an eye on trends as game day nears for an accurate picture.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Trends
The Spurs have experienced disappointing recent form, going 1-4 in their last five games and failing to cover the spread consistently – going just 2-3 against it during that stretch. This trend highlights their unpredictability and risks involved with betting on them, but their performance in road games (5-9) does suggest potential surprises and upsets that may occur.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Trends
The Trail Blazers have posted an unfavorable record over their last five games against the spread, matching up perfectly against San Antonio (2-3), yet their stronger road performance against this number (9-6) suggests slightly more consistent performance for bettors looking at betting on them. This could prove vital information when placing wagers.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers 12/28/23 Betting Picks
Given both teams’ current form and statistics, this game should be tightly contested. While the Spurs have struggled lately, they have shown they can score heavily which may give them an advantage in an open scoring matchup; on the other hand, Trail Blazers have displayed more consistency particularly during road games.
Given both teams’ trends and performances, I predict a close game between these teams with the Trail Blazers narrowly edging out a win. Bettor should pay close attention to any line movement or injury reports before game day arrives; for prop bets focusing on individual player performances may provide value as well as looking out for key players like Vassell or Grant could provide extra advantages.
Remember when using free daily predictions that it’s essential to closely follow any changes leading up to the game in order to take advantage of all betting opportunities available.
Free Pick and Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers 112, San Antonio Spurs 108