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Trail Blazers vs. Spurs prediction: San Antonio to win, Victor Wembanyama projected for 28 points in Game 1 [2026 NBA Playoffs]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs predictions for NBA Playoffs Sunday.
NBA Playoffs action continues on Sunday at 9:00 PM ET as the Portland Trail Blazers look to defy the odds against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series at Frost Bank Center.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Spurs as the most likely winner of the Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 1 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Spurs lineup will feature stars like Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle, while the Trail Blazers will be led by Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Blazers vs. Spurs prediction: Who will win Game 1?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA Playoffs game between the Trail Blazers and Spurs, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Spurs an 83% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Spurs winning 117-105.
According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+12) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 222.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 1 odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Trail Blazers | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12 (-110) | -12 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +530 | -700 |
| Total | o222.5 (-108) | u222.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Trail Blazers vs. Spurs picks and best bet for Game 1
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Trail Blazers +12 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Trail Blazers | +530 |
| Total | Over 222.5 | -108 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Trail Blazers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Trail Blazers vs. Spurs Game 1 player props
Betting on Portland vs. San Antonio NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Frost Bank Center.
Deni Avdija is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, while Victor Wembanyama is projected to have 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the Spurs.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Trail Blazers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 26 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 52 |
| Jrue Holiday | 17 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 37 |
| Jerami Grant | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Toumani Camara | 13 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 27 |
| Donovan Clingan | 12 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 37 |
Spurs prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Spurs:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Wembanyama | 28 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 59 |
| De'Aaron Fox | 17 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 36 |
| Stephon Castle | 17 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 41 |
| Devin Vassell | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
| Keldon Johnson | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
Blazers vs. Spurs Game 1 updates and essential details
Sunday's Game 1 between the Spurs and Trail Blazers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Frost Bank Center
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The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.
A total of 16 teams, including the Trail Blazers and Spurs, reached the NBA Playoffs 2026, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round of the NBA Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Spurs, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers in Sunday's NBA playoffs matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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