San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions for Friday April 24 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 04/24/2026, 01:35 AM ET

The San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers meet in Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round playoff series on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, with tip-off scheduled for 10:30 PM ET on Prime Video. The series is tied 1-1 after Portland evened things up in Game 2, and San Antonio enters this matchup as a 2.5-point road favorite. The total is set at 220.5, with the Spurs listed at -142 on the moneyline and the Trail Blazers at +120. Get ready for the entire post season action with our Free NBA picks.

Previous Game Recap

Portland recently won over San Antonio 106-103 in Game 2, tying the series at 1-1 after a tight contest that stayed close nearly the entire way. The Trail Blazers trailed by one after the opening quarter, but they answered with a strong second quarter and kept the game within reach through the third. Portland then edged San Antonio 27-23 in the fourth quarter, which proved to be the difference in a three-point road win.

For Portland, Scoot Henderson led the way with 31 points while shooting 11-for-17 from the field and 5-for-9 from three-point range. Jrue Holiday added 16 points and 9 assists, giving the Trail Blazers steady playmaking, while Deni Avdija finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Toumani Camara contributed 10 points and 9 rebounds, Donovan Clingan added 9 points and 10 rebounds, and Robert Williams III gave Portland a strong bench lift with 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.

San Antonio had several contributors in the loss, with Stephon Castle scoring 18 points while adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists. De’Aaron Fox finished with 17 points and 4 assists, while Devin Vassell added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Luke Kornet and Dylan Harper each scored 10 points off the bench, with Kornet also grabbing 9 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama was limited to 5 points and 4 rebounds in 12 minutes, while the Spurs finished the game with 45 rebounds and 19 assists.

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Spurs Aim to Regain Control on the Road

San Antonio enters Game 3 with a 62-20 record and a 29-12 mark away from home. The Spurs recently lost to Portland 106-103 in Game 2 after recently won over the Trail Blazers 111-98 in Game 1. Before that, San Antonio recently lost to Denver 128-118, recently won over Dallas 139-120, and recently won over Portland 112-101, giving the Spurs three wins and two losses across their last five games.

The Spurs have averaged 119.8 points per game while allowing 102.0 points against. San Antonio has shot 48% from the field, pulled down 47.0 rebounds per game, and handed out 28.1 assists per game. The Spurs have also averaged 5.5 blocks and 7.5 steals, giving them a statistical profile that shows production in multiple areas.

A key strength for San Antonio is the scoring margin shown in the provided team numbers. The Spurs average 119.8 points while allowing 102.0 points, which gives them a strong balance between offense and defense. Even after the narrow Game 2 loss, that overall profile keeps San Antonio positioned well heading into Game 3.

Trail Blazers Return Home With Momentum

Portland comes into this matchup with a 42-40 record and a 24-17 record at home. The Trail Blazers recently won over San Antonio 106-103 in Game 2 after recently lost to the Spurs 111-98 in Game 1. Prior to this series, Portland recently won over Phoenix 114-110, recently won over Sacramento 122-110, and recently won over the Clippers 116-97, giving the Trail Blazers four wins in their last five games.

The Trail Blazers have averaged 115.5 points per game while giving up 107.0 points against. Portland has shot 45% from the field, grabbed 46.0 rebounds per game, and averaged 25.1 assists per contest. The Trail Blazers have also averaged 5.5 blocks and 8.3 steals, with their steals number standing slightly above San Antonio’s mark.

One key strength for Portland is its recent form. The Trail Blazers have recently won over four opponents in their last five games, including the Game 2 victory over San Antonio. With the series shifting to Moda Center and Portland already showing it can close out a tight game in this matchup, the Trail Blazers have a clear opportunity to build on that momentum.

San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Prediction

Moneyline Pick

San Antonio Spurs -2.5

San Antonio is the pick on the spread at -2.5. The Spurs have the stronger overall record at 62-20, a solid 29-12 road mark, and the higher matchup predictor percentage at 67.2%. Portland earned the Game 2 win and has strong recent momentum, but San Antonio’s team numbers remain slightly stronger across scoring, points allowed, field goal percentage, rebounds, and assists. With the spread sitting at only 2.5 points, the lean is toward the Spurs responding after the close loss and reclaiming the series edge.

Total Pick

Under 220.5

The lean is toward the under 220.5. Game 2 finished with 209 total points, and Game 1 finished with 209 total points as well. San Antonio allows 102.0 points per game, while Portland allows 107.0 points against, and both playoff games in this series have landed well below the current number. With the series tied and both teams already playing two games that stayed under this total, the under is the stronger side based strictly on the provided data.

Final Score Prediction: San Antonio Spurs 109 – Portland Trail Blazers 104