The Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs game is set to tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 19, with the Spurs entering as 11.5-point favorites on the spread, via PrizePicks.
This is Victor Wembanyama’s first playoff appearance. We’ll see if the MVP candidate can carry his team to a championship.
Below, we'll break down our Trail Blazers vs. Spurs prediction and picks for Sunday’s NBA Playoff game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Playoff Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Sunday, April 19
San Antonio's enjoyed a massive turnaround season, going from 34-48 and no playoffs last season to 62-20 and the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. The Spurss have been dominant on both ends of the court, finishing in the top three of adjusted offensive and defensive ratings, according to Dunks & Threes.
Despite turmoil within their coaching staff, the Trail Blazers were able to push on and make the playoffs. Portland will bring a physical presence that could make it tough for San Antonio’s frontcourt, as the Blazers rank 11th in rebounds allowed per game (43.0).
Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Spread, Over/Under – Sunday, April 19
The Spurs enter Sunday’s game as 11.5-point home favorites against the Trail Blazers, returning a 1.16x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
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- Spread: Spurs -11.5 (1.88x payout)
- Over/Under: 221.5 (1.85x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Trail Blazers - 5x | Spurs- 1.14x
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Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Timeline
Here is the full Trail Blazers vs. Spurs timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.
All-Time: Spurs, 114-100
Regular Season: Spurs, 100-94 (San Antonio 2-1 this season)
Postseason: Spurs, 14-6
Trail Blazers vs. Spurs First Round Timeline, Schedule for 2026 NBA Playoffs
- Game 1: Sunday, April 19, 9:00 p.m. ET in San Antonio
- Game 2: Tuesday, April 21, 8:00 p.m. ET in San Antonio
- Game 3: Friday, April 24, 10:30 p.m. ET in Portland
- Game 4: Sunday, April 26, 3:30 p.m. ET in Portland
- Games 5-7 are if necessary
Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Prediction on Spread for NBA Playoffs First Round
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Trail Blazers vs. Spurs prediction on the spread for Sunday, April 19.
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- The Spurs are one of the best volume shooting teams in the NBA, ranking fourth with 43.4 field goals made per game.
- The Trail Blazers struggle to contain opponents’ field goal attempts on the road, ranking 19th in shots allowed per game (42.5).
- San Antonio is one of the best midrange shooting teams with a 45.1% mark (fifth).
- Portland is generous to opponents shooting from midrange, ranking 21st with a 44.1% shot distribution allowed.
- San Antonio’s 54.1% cover rate against the spread as home favorites is the eighth-highest rate across the NBA.
Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks – 4/19/26
Here are the top Trail Blazers vs. Spurs picks to target in the NBA Playoffs on PrizePicks for Sunday, April 19. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks include Deni Avdija and Victor Wembanyama.
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Trail Blazers SF Deni Avdija vs. Spurs Projection: 23.5 Points
- Avdija scored at least 29 points in all three games against the Spurs this season.
- The former Israeli League Cup winner has reached at least 25 points in seven straight appearances.
- The Spurs are generous with assists, ranking 16th in assist rate allowed (63.8%).
- According to NBA.com, the fifth-year veteran comes through late in games, averaging 6.4 points in the fourth quarter, ranking 13th in the league.
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Spurs PF/C Victor Wembanyama vs. Trail Blazers Projection: 40.5 Pts + Rebs
- Wemby likes to grab his rebounds early, ranking seventh in rebounds per first half (5.9).
- The Trail Blazers rank 27th with 24.1 points per game allowed to centers.
- The Frenchman will attack the rim, as his 7.4 field attempts per 75 possessions rank in the 91st percentile, per databallr.
- According to Dunks & Threes, Portland allows a 32.4% around-the-rim shot distribution (17th).
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NBA Playoffs Live Picks: Trail Blazers vs. Spurs on PrizePicks for Game 1
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- Spurs PG De’Aaron Fox is the only starter on San Antonio with extensive playoff experience. In seven playoff games, he’s averaging 27.4 points per game.
- Neither team has enjoyed recent playoff success. This is the Trail Blazers’ first playoff appearance since 2021, and they haven’t won a playoff series since 2019. The Spurs have not made a playoff appearance since 2019 and haven’t won a playoff series since 2017.
- The Spurs tend to get off to a quick start, averaging a league-leading 62.2 points per game in the first half.
- The Trail Blazers’ offense struggles in the second half, ranking 23rd in points per game (55.4).
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Victor Wembanyama is one of the league’s top superstars, and now it is his chance to shine in the NBA Playoffs. Will Wemby & Co. be too much for Portland in Game 1?
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