This one's a mismatch on paper, with the 62-20 San Antonio Spurs hosting the 42-40 Portland Trail Blazers, but the Blazers' recent form and scoring punch could keep it interesting. The Spurs are riding a strong season, with Victor Wembanyama leading the charge, averaging 25.0 points per game, but they'll need to keep their defensive focus against a Portland offense that averages 115.5 points per game; the problem for the Blazers is that San Antonio's defense is stingy, allowing just 98.0 points per game.
The Blazers are dealing with a significant absence, as Damian Lillard is out with an Achilles injury, which could make it tough for them to keep up with the Spurs' high-powered offense; meanwhile, San Antonio's Jusuf McLaughlin is listed as game-time with an ankle injury. The Spurs are favored by 12.5 points, with a total of 218.5, and it's hard to envision the Blazers keeping pace - but with their recent form and scoring ability, they might just make it a competitive game. Make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.