The San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs. Spurs prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs. Spurs pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Kings and Pistons, and they play the Nets next. The Spurs have won 14 of their last 17 games.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 118.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points and 11.2 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 19.3 points and 6.3 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer, and Devin Vassell is dishing 2.3 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.6 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Bucks, lost to the Thunder, and play the Wizards next. The Raptors have won 9 of their last 14 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.8 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.3 points and 8.4 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 6.1 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Spurs have lost seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Raptors have won each of their last five home games following a loss.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 10 night games.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 10 games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Spurs teams that held a winning record.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last five home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes is the only player in the league to have recorded 25+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Jamal Shead has recorded 53 games with 3+ assists this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.8) this season.
- Stephon Castle is one of only five players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1092) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (18.8) this season.
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.4).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (68.4%).
Raptors vs Spurs Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl is out for the Raptors.
David Jones, Garcia, and Mason Plumlee are out for the Spurs. Lindy Waters III is questionable.
Raptors vs Spurs Prediction
The Spurs are going to be favored for obvious reasons, and they have the rest advantage. That’s going to inflate the line. The value is still with the Raptors and the points. The Raptors remain one of the bigger surprises in the league, and they’re profitable on the season. The Raptors should also be eager to make a statement after coming up short against a banged-up Thunder team. Losing back-to-back games would take some of the wind out of the sails of Toronto. I expect a competitive game. Give me the points.