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The Portland Trail Blazers will visit the San Antonio Spurs for the second of four meetings this season. Portland won the first matchup between the two teams nearly a month ago by a score of 117-110.
The 15-12 Trail Blazers are fifth in the Western Conference and have won four of their past five games, including their last two. Portland ranks 18th in points per game and eighth in offense rating, while defensively they are ranked eleventh in opponents points per game and 23rd in defensive rating.
The 9-18 Spurs are tied for 14th in the Western Conference. They have won their past three games after losing eleven in a row and 16 of 17 games. San Antonio has been poor offensively, ranking 25th in points per game and 29th in offensive rating. They have been even worse defensively as they rank 30th in both opponents points per game and defensive rating.
The Trail Blazers are 8-6 on the road, while the Spurs are 5-10 at home.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Match Details
Fixture: Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 14th, 8:00 p.m. EST
Venue: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
The Trail Blazers will be without guard Gary Payton II, who is yet to make his season debut as he recovers from offseason core surgery. Portland will also be without forward Nassir Little, who remains out with a right hip fracture. Despite dealing with a left ankle sprain, starting small forward Josh Hart is probable to play. Forward Drew Eubanks is also listed as probable, however, he is dealing with a right hip contusion.
The San Antonio Spurs will be without starting center Jakob Poeltl, who will miss his seventh consecutive game with a bone bruise to his right knee. They will also be without rookie guard Blake Wesley, who remains out with a left MCL sprain. Guard Romeo Langford and forward Zach Collins have both been downgraded from doubtful to out as they both deal with left ankle sprains. Meanwhile, guard Josh Richardson and forward Keita Bates-Diop have both been upgraded to available after originally being listed as questionable. Richardson is dealing with a right hand contusion, while Bates-Diop is dealing with a left foot sprain.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Betting Odds and Spread
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
$1,000 No Sweat First Bet at FanDuel Sportsbook
Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Starting 5s
Trail Blazers - PG Damian Lillard, SG Anfernee Simons, SF Josh Hart, PF Jerami Grant, C Jusuf Nurkic
Spurs - PG Tre Jones, SG Devin Vassell, SF Keldon Johnson, PF Keita Bates-Diop, C Isaiah Roby
Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Betting Prediction
The Trail Blazers are 15-12. however, they are 10-3 in games in which star point guard Damian Lillard both starts and finishes. Lillard has been on fire over his past three games, averaging 38.0 points per game and 7.7 assists per game while shooting 52.3% from the field, 51.1% from three-point range, and 100.0% from the free-throw line. Lillard has knocked down 23 triples over that span.
Look for Lillard to continue his strong play as the Trail Blazers go on the road and win by at least eight points.
Prediction: Trail Blazers -7.5 (-110)
