Blazers vs Spurs Prediction 8 November 2026
🏀 Portland host San Antonio in the next round of the NBA regular season. Both teams have made excellent starts to the season and are among the leaders in the Western Conference. The Spurs are on a strong winning streak, while the Blazers have also been highly effective. We expect a close, entertaining game between two ambitious teams, though both are playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams last met in April 2026 in the opening round of the playoffs, when San Antonio won 114-95 at home. Over their last five meetings, the Spurs also have a clear edge (4-1).
Head-to-head statistics Blazers - Spurs
Portland: an unstoppable attack
Portland have been the biggest surprise at the start of the season. They have a 6-2 record, rank second in offensive rating (121.4 points per game) and average 121.9 points per game. They have won four of their last five games, including away wins over Phoenix (132-119) and Denver (118-110). The Blazers play one of the fastest and most aggressive styles in the league, despite still being without the injured Morant.
However, the Oregon team come into this game after their first away loss of the season, having previously gone 5-0 on the road. That defeat ended their impressive run. On Saturday, they lost to the Lakers (118-124). Portland were beaten in a close game despite 25 points from Lillard and a double-double from Clingan (24 points, 11 rebounds).
Match Results: Portland Trail Blazers
San Antonio: the well-oiled system is firing on all cylinders
San Antonio head into the game in excellent form, with seven straight wins and third place in the Western Conference (6-2). Johnson’s team score 116.9 points and concede 108.6, ranking near the top in both categories. The Texans’ latest victims were struggling Sacramento (124-109). Wembanyama was the standout again, recording 30 points and 14 rebounds. Just before that, Victor had scored 43 points against Dallas.
But the runners-up’ strength lies not only in the phenomenal Frenchman, but above all in the squad’s remarkable depth and versatility. The starting five and the role players, who gained valuable experience last season, are equally strong. That is why the Spurs are the main favourites to win it all.
Match Results: San Antonio Spurs
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Portland Trail Blazers
⛔ As well as Morant, Portland will be without Krejčí and Sharpe.
📋 Projected starting five: Lillard, Henderson, Avdija, Clingan, Camara.
San Antonio Spurs
⛔ Harris is the only Spurs player still out injured, and he has yet to make his debut this season.
📋 Projected starting five: Fox, Wembanyama, Castle, Vassell, Harper.
Prediction on the outcome
Portland have covered a +6.5 handicap in seven of their last eight NBA games. The Spurs’ seven-game winning streak does not rule out the home team covering a positive handicap. We pick Blazers +6.5 handicap at odds of 1.84.
Reliable bet
Portland have covered the (+12.5) handicap in 15 of their last 17 NBA home games. This line allows the home side to lose by up to 12 points. We pick Blazers (+12.5) handicap at odds of 1.40.
Top Scorers
Wembanyama is having an outstanding season and has reached peak form over the past week. Victor has scored 30+ points in almost every game, and there is good reason to think this game will be no exception. Clingan is Portland’s only big man capable of putting up a fight, but he cannot play 48 minutes without committing fouls. For Wemby, who dominates in the paint, this is an ideal matchup. We’re backing Wembanyama Over 27.5 Player Points at odds of 1.88*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Our prediction
San Antonio are deservedly favourites, but it is not quite that simple. Both teams will be playing for the second day in a row. In back-to-back games, the result can go either way: a tired team might dig deep and hold on, or fall apart in the final quarter. But scoring almost always drops. Both teams usually score plenty of points, but a second game in two days for each side means fewer fast breaks, more half-court basketball and lower shooting percentages. It is also possible that the coaches will decide at the last minute to rest some of their stars. Taking all these factors into account, we are backing Total Points Under 228.5.
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