Blazers vs Spurs Prediction and Betting Tips 14 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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13.12.2024 17:46
Blazers vs Spurs Prediction
As the Portland Trail Blazers continue improving as this young roster, they play a San Antonio group that has shown prowess as playoff contenders through the early part of this season. With Portland coming off a 141-99 loss to Utah, this Spurs team beat New Orleans last time out. This game will be played on December 14th at 8:30 A.M. IST in Moda Center of Portland. Below are our key betting tips, vital player props, important injuries, and head-to-head trends to create an accurate prediction for this matchup.
Blazers vs Spurs Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Moneyline Pick
As San Antonio has a -260 money line entering this game, it should be taken because of their ability to use more talent. Led by Chris Paul and Devin Vassell in their backcourt, this duo should score way more than Shaedeon Sharpe plus Scoot Henderson. Seeing Julian Champaigne can provide from deep or inside, he should also be a stronger rebounder than Toumani Camara. With Jeremy Soachan having a great ability to create inside against Jerami Grant, he should also win a massive defensive battle. Knowing that Victor Wembanyama remains this team's main two-way player, he should control the game of De’Andre Ayton, helping San Antonio win their 3rd straight money line against Portland.
2. Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Point Spread Pick
Seeing that the Spurs have a -5.5 pick for this game, it will be a great victory because they are a much more explosive unit. Having Chris Paul at point guard, his ability to create shots and put in layups is a vital presence for the leader of this group. Being someone who can still show speed, his ball-handling will be important as he will help create spacing for all other shooters. Going up against the weak defense of Scoot Henderson, he should control the tempo while having more efficient looks. Even though Henderson has shown playmaking abilities himself, this will be a matchup he will be limited due to Paul’s greatness as a poker for steals to score down the other end. Having Devin Vassell as a much-improved scorer, he will continue his prowess from deep versus the weaker one in Shaedeon Sharpe. Knowing that Vassell can kick it from outside or drive in, he will continue showing top-notch abilities throughout. Seeing that he has the great defense to close out, the Spurs guard should have a game that limits Shaedeon Sharpe’s scoring abilities. Having a small forward in Julian Champiegne, this piece should dominate Toumani Camara’s slower defensive game with dribbling and the ability to knock down threes. A strong rebounder as well, his numbers will be much stronger than those off Camara, while the Spurs' small forward should have a great side-to-side defense for Portland’s to be forced into rougher looks from outside. Knowing that Jermey Soachan is a great rebounder and finisher over Jerami Grant, his defense will help Victor Wembanyama be a stronger blocker plus all-around scorer than De’Andre Ayton. All in all, the -5.5 spread for San Antonio is a must.
3. Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
With the over/under being 217.5 points in this matchup, this should have a solid of scoring threats throughout. As Portland is led by a solid point guard who can pass and finish inside, their shooting guard remains a key long-range threat. Having a small forward who can dunk inside and create easy looks with dribbling, their power forward remains a key perimeter scorer. Having a center that can put in layups, this group plays a Spurs unit that has one of the top passers at point guard. Seeing their shooting guard can create three-point looks, they have someone who can provide from outside or in at small forward. Knowing their power forward can be a finisher, this unit’s top scorer is at center with a guy who can provide threes and dunks. As the combined score was 223 points last time, this score will be somewhat similar.
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Top Player Props
Victor Wembanyama over 20.5 points at 1.69: Being a center who has continued scoring at a very high rate, he will have another dominating performance against a weaker defense. Matching up with De’Andre Ayton, Wembanyama will be able to push out for threes, while also knocking down his mid-range shots plus dunks. Scoring 23.6 points a night, he will be over the line in this game.
Toumani Camara under 10.0 points at 1.80: As the Blazers' small forward has not been a great jump shooter, his driving ability will be tough to find during this matchup. Going against Julian Champiegne, the Spurs' small forward’s size, and ability to lockdown dribbling forwards will play a huge factor in forcing Camara into long-range shots. Someone scoring 9.0 points a game, will be somewhere around there in this game.
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Injury News & Impact
Portland Trail Blazers Injuries: Having no Donovan Clingan, 6.7 rebounds, due to a knee injury, this group has no Robert Williams because of a concussion. With no Duop Reath due to a back issue, Matisse Thybulle is still ruled out since he sprained his right ankle.
San Antonio Spurs Injuries: As this group still has Tre Jones out due to a shoulder problem, there will be no Keldon Johnson because of a calf injury. Looking at Zach Collins being back, this unit will have their backup center back.
Blazers vs Spurs Head-to-Head Trends
With San Antonio having won 2 straight games against Portland, they should continue their streak. Being a squad that has scored over 100 points 24 straight times, this group has averaged 120.7 points in their past 3 games. Having been 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 matchups, this group should continue building on the record.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the public trends, San Antonio is favored by 66.3% of betters to beat Portland in this game.
Blazers vs Spurs Final Prediction
As the Spurs have entered this game being one of the most underrated and fastest-growing teams, they should get another very easy victory. Facing a unit in Portland that’s struggled to stay consistent every game, this San Antonio group should have control throughout. Led by Chris Paul at point guard, his ability to create for others and finish from inside or out will help create a baseline for this offense. His ability to still use quick instincts and finish with ease will give San Antonio a massive advantage against Scoot Henderson. Being a piece that can also really have a mismatch on the defensive side, Paul will create tons of steals and loose balls against Scoot Henderson’s weaker dribbling. Someone who can’t create from outside either, Henderson will have a tougher time going in. With Devin Vassell turning into a high-volume scorer that almost can’t ever miss nowadays, he will continue being a dominating force against Shaedeon Sharpe. Being a piece that can create easily from three or perimeter areas, his mid-range game is a huge threat as well. Having to guard Shaedeon Sharpe, he may let up a few points due to Sharpe’s scoring ability but his perimeter defense will cause the Blazers guard to have much less than him.
Knowing that Toumani Camara is Portland’s small forward, he will have a tougher time with Julian Champiegne containing him on defense. As the Spurs' small forward continues being a great side-to-side defender who can also provide a lot of forcing out, he should make Camara shoot threes instead of allowing him to go to his favored layup game. Seeing that Champiegne will attack a weaker defender down the other end, he can do it in several different ways. With Jerami Grant being a much weaker rebounder and finisher than Jeremy Soachan, Victor Wembanyaba should continue having top-notch skills against De’Andre Ayton with his all-around game. As San Antonio has Charles Bassey and Harrison Barnes off the bench, Portland can keep it close if Kris Murray plus Dolano Banton play at a higher level.
Our prediction: San Antonio Spurs will win this game and cover their -5.5 spread, while the score goes over 217.5 points.
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