The San Antonio Spurs made Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers as easy as it was supposed to be and now looks for a commanding series lead in Game 2.
Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut, and his 21 first-half points were an NBA record for a debut. The Spurs come in as heavy favorites in Game 2.
Where can I watch the Spurs game tonight?
Game 2 of the Trail Blazers at Spurs series will be televised nationally on NBC and streamed on Peacock at 6 p.m. MDT/7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, April 21.
What time do the Spurs play tonight vs Trail Blazers?
The Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs Game 2 is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. MDT/7 p.m. CDT Tuesday, April 21.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA playoff schedule, TV information
San Antonio Spurs injury report
Jordan McLaughlin is out with a left ankle sprain. Forward David Jones is out for the season with an ankle injury
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers series score
The Spurs lead the best-of-7 series 1-0.
San Antonio Spurs record
The Spurs finished the regular season 62-20, the second seed in the Western Conference.
Portland Trail Blazers injury report
Damian Lillard is out for the rest of the year with a torn Achilles.
Portland Trail Blazers record
The Portland Trail Blazers finished the regular season 42-40.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game 2 odds
From BetMGM.com
Game 2: Spurs -11 1/2. Over/under 220 1/2. Moneyline San Antonio -700 Portland Trail Blazers +500.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game 2 predictions
FanDuel: Spurs have a 76.3% win probability vs Trail Blazers in Game 2
It writes: “The Spurs have put together a 43-34-4 record against the spread this season. In the Trail Blazers’ 82 games this season, they have 45 wins against the spread. Games involving the Spurs have hit the over 36 times this season.”
Sports Betting Dime: Spurs 120.8, Trail Blazers 113.6
The site predicts that the Spurs will win the game, but it is taking the Trail Blazers with the points. It has the point total going over.
ESPN: Spurs have an 82% chance to beat Trail Blazers in Game 2
The site gives Portland an 18% chance of defeating San Antonio in the second game of the NBA playoff series.
Dimers: Spurs 116, Trail Blazers 105
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Trail Blazers a win probability of 18%, while the Spurs have a win probability of 82%.”
FOX Sports: Bet the Spurs to cover vs Trail Blazers in Game 2
It writes: “San Antonio has a 45-35-2 record against the spread this season. The Spurs are 8-8 against the spread when favored by 11.5 points or more this season. The teams have hit the over in 35 of San Antonio’s 82 games with a set total.”
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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Reporting by Bret Bloomquist, El Paso Times / El Paso Times
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