The San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers will meet at the Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The game starts at 3:30 PM and will be shown on ESPN. This is Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round in the NBA Playoffs.
The Spurs lead the series 2–1. In their last game, they won against the Trail Blazers by 12 points, with a score of 120-108. Dylan Harper scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in that game.
The Trail Blazers won Game 2 by 3 points, 106-103. Jrue Holiday scored 16 points and had 9 assists in that game. They will look to even the series at home.
Trail Blazers Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers are in the Western Conference and part of the Northwest Division. Tiago Splitter is serving as the interim head coach. The team has been active in the 2026 postseason with a record of 2-2. They have played one home game and lost it, while winning two out of three away games.
In the 2026 Playoffs, the Trail Blazers participated in the Play-In Tournament. They won their only game in this tournament. In the Western Conference First Round, they have a record of 1-2. The team lost their last game at home against the San Antonio Spurs by 12 points, with a score of 108-120.
Jrue Holiday has been a key player for the Trail Blazers. In the recent game against the Spurs, he scored 29 points and played for 40 minutes. Deni Avdija also contributed with 19 points and 9 assists. Robert Williams III added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the same game.
The Trail Blazers have been scoring an average of 106.5 points per game in the postseason. They attempt 89.5 field goals per game with a shooting percentage of 43.0. On defense, they allow 111.0 points per game. The team ranks 12th in points allowed per game and 8th in assists allowed per game.
Spurs Preview
The San Antonio Spurs are in the Western Conference and play in the Southwest Division. They have a record of 2-1 in the 2026 postseason. At home, they have won one game and lost one. Away, they have won one game. Their current streak is one win.
In their recent games, the Spurs won against the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 120-108. Dylan Harper scored 27 points and had 10 rebounds. Stephon Castle added 33 points and 5 assists. Luke Kornet also contributed with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
During the 2026 postseason, the Spurs have scored an average of 111.3 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 46.3 and make 12.7 three-pointers per game. Their free throw percentage stands at 77.3. They grab 46.7 rebounds per game.
Defensively, the Spurs allow 104 points per game. They have a field goal percentage allowed of 42.2. They also allow 12.3 three-pointers per game. Their opponents have a free throw percentage of 73.4. The Spurs allow 42 rebounds per game.
Statistical Breakdown for Trail Blazers vs Spurs
Key stats will play a big role in this game. The Trail Blazers have struggled with scoring, averaging 106.5 points per game. They have a lower shooting percentage compared to the Spurs. On the other hand, the Spurs score 111.3 points per game and have a better field goal percentage. The Spurs also have strong defense, allowing only 104 points per game. Rebounding could be a factor, as the Spurs average 46.7 rebounds per game, while the Trail Blazers average 42.0.
- Trail Blazers Points Per Game: 106.5
- Trail Blazers Field Goal Percentage: 43.0
- Trail Blazers Rebounds Per Game: 42.0
- Spurs Points Per Game: 111.3
- Spurs Field Goal Percentage: 46.3
- Spurs Rebounds Per Game: 46.7
- Spurs Points Per Game Allowed: 104.0
Betting Insights
As the game approaches, bettors are looking for key trends to guide their decisions. Analyzing the performance against the spread (ATS) and the over/under can provide valuable insights. Here are the top five trends to consider for this game:
- The away team has covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games.
- The home team has not covered the spread in their last 3 games.
- The total has gone over in 6 of the away team’s last 8 games.
- The total has gone under in 5 of the home team’s last 7 games.
- The away team has hit the over in 3 consecutive road games.
Free Betting Prediction for Trail Blazers vs Spurs
The upcoming game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs looks interesting. The Trail Blazers have struggled at home, losing their only home game in the postseason. They have a lower scoring average and shooting percentage compared to the Spurs. The Spurs, on the other hand, have shown strong performance with a better scoring average and a solid defense.
In their recent encounter, the Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers by 12 points. The Spurs’ players like Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle have been performing well. The Trail Blazers will need to improve their defense and shooting to compete against the Spurs’ strong offense and defense.
Considering the current trends and stats, the Spurs have an edge in this game. They have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games. The Trail Blazers have not covered the spread in their last 3 games. The Spurs’ strong defense and better shooting percentage make them the likely winners.
- Our Free Prediction: Spurs -5.5
