The San Antonio Spurs (8-36) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (13-31) to Frost Bank Center Friday. Tip is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Spurs lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 140-114 at home Wednesday, failing to cover as 9-point underdogs. San Antonio snapped a streak of 3 straight covers. It is 21-23 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 9-3 ATS over its last 12. The Spurs have covered 3 of their last 4 at home. They are led by F Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 20.4 points per game (PPG).
The Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 137-131 Wednesday, covering as 10-point road underdogs. They have been double-digit underdogs in 3 straight and are 2-1 ATS in that span. Portland is 5-1 ATS over its last 6 and 21-23 ATS on the season. The Trail Blazers are led by G Anfernee Simons, who is averaging 23 PPG.