Spurs Aim for Playoff Advance Against Trail Blazers in Game 5 Showdown
The San Antonio Spurs are on the brink of advancing to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs as they face the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Currently leading the series 3-1, the Spurs secured a strong 114-93 victory in Game 4, thanks to the return of Victor Wembanyama. The Blazers, who finished the season at 42-40, struggled to capitalize on their temporary home-court advantage, losing both Games 3 and 4 at home. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Spurs have been dominant against the Blazers in recent postseason encounters, boasting a 13-2 record over their last 15 playoff games against them. During the regular season, San Antonio won two of their three matchups. In the latest betting lines from FanDuel Sportsbook: Spurs -12.5 Over/Under: 215.5 points Money Line: Spurs -676, Blazers +488 Before making any betting decisions, it’s essential to consider predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated this matchup 10,000 times. The model has enjoyed a successful run, returning over $10,000 in profits for $100 players on top-rated NBA picks over the past eight seasons. Currently, the model is on a 24-9 streak (73%) for top-rated NBA spread picks this season. The model favors the Over on the total points (215.5), as the last ten meetings between these teams have averaged 217.9 points. Notably, both teams have increased their offensive output in recent games, averaging 217.5 combined points in the last two matchups. San Antonio ranks in the top ten for both offense and defense, sitting third in points per game and eighth in points allowed. Portland, known for their three-point shooting, has the potential to score quickly, making this matchup intriguing for betting enthusiasts.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-04-28