San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Prediction for Saturday November 7 2026
San Antonio heads to Portland on Saturday night for a 10 PM ET game at Moda Center. Both teams have to play Friday, with the Spurs visiting Sacramento and Portland taking on the Lakers. So we’re looking at two teams playing for the second straight night. That’s not ideal, especially when both have been playing some pretty good basketball. San Antonio has been taking care of business defensively, but Portland has been scoring a ton. This is one of those games where I can make a case for either side. I’m leaning toward the Blazers at home. Be prepared for all the NBA action with our free NBA picks.
San Antonio Spurs Have Been Getting Results
San Antonio is 6-2 heading into Friday’s game at Sacramento. The Spurs just beat Dallas 112-111 on Wednesday, and that was their third straight victory. They also beat Utah 119-97 and Minnesota 121-111. That’s a nice stretch, and it shows the Spurs can win without needing everything to go perfectly.
San Antonio is averaging 116.9 points and allowing about 108.6. That’s a pretty good scoring difference. The Spurs are also grabbing 48.5 rebounds per game and turning the ball over only 13 times. Those numbers matter against Portland because the Blazers have been winning the rebounding battle and getting plenty of extra possessions. San Antonio has to take care of the basketball.
The Spurs have been getting solid production throughout the lineup, and that’s a big reason they’ve been winning. They aren’t relying on one guy to score 40 every night. Tobias Harris is out with a calf strain, and Jayden Quaintance remains unavailable following knee surgery. That takes away some depth, but San Antonio has been playing well enough to cover for those absences.
Portland Trail Blazers Have Been Scoring in Bunches
Portland is 6-1 heading into Friday’s game against the Lakers. The Blazers just beat Phoenix 132-119 on Wednesday, and they’ve also picked up road wins over Denver and Utah. That’s four wins in five games, and the offense has been looking pretty good. Portland already beat the Lakers in Los Angeles earlier this season, so Friday’s rematch should be interesting.
The Blazers are averaging 121.9 points per game while allowing around 110.8. That’s an impressive scoring difference. Portland is also grabbing 47.4 rebounds and shooting better than 47% from the floor. The Blazers have been doing a good job getting into the paint and creating second chances. Against San Antonio, that’s going to be important because the Spurs are one of the better rebounding teams themselves.
Deni Avdija has been averaging nearly 24 points and better than five assists, while Donovan Clingan has been pulling down more than 10 rebounds per game. Those are important numbers because Portland needs its frontcourt to compete with San Antonio. Ja Morant and Shaedon Sharpe remain out, and Vit Krejci is also unavailable. That’s a lot of missing backcourt depth, but the Blazers have been finding ways to win.
San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Portland Trail Blazers
I’m taking Portland at home. San Antonio has been playing excellent basketball, and I wouldn’t argue with anybody backing the Spurs. They’re defending well, rebounding, and avoiding turnovers. But Portland has been scoring almost 122 a game, and the Blazers have been getting good results against strong opponents. Both teams have to play Friday, so neither gets a rest advantage. I’ll take the home team in what should be a pretty close game.
Total Pick: Over 225.5 Points
Give me the over 225.5 if that’s the posted number. Portland is scoring nearly 122 points, and San Antonio is just under 117. Both teams have been playing well offensively, and I think there will be enough quality possessions to get this into the 230s. The concern is fatigue. Both teams are playing consecutive nights, and that can lead to some ugly shooting stretches. But they’re also capable of getting easy baskets in transition. I’ll take the over.
Final Picks: Portland Trail Blazers Moneyline | Over 225.5 Points (if available)
Disclaimer: This preview was completed on November 6, 2026, before both teams played Friday. Records, injuries, betting lines, and starting lineups may change before tipoff.