The set-up: The Spurs have lost back-to-back road games, most recently falling in Golden State. The Blazers won't be taking anything for granted here though after losing to Miami at home last time out. The Spurs were without DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge and they'd go on to fall 141-102. Both players could/should see time here, but I still think that the Spurs will stumble in this difficult road venue. The Blazers fell flat after three straight victories last time out, but Portland is poised for a bounce back here in my opinion as it's consistently played much better at home than on the road.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but The Blazers are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 home games vs. teams with a losing road record, while the Spurs are just 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. the Western Conference. In my professional opinion, this one has "blowout" written all over it. Lay the points.

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