Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Toronto Raptors (-249) will host the San Antonio Spurs (+203) in a non-conference matchup. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and can be seen on TSN.
The Raptors are favored by 6 points and have a record of 19-34, which is good for 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Spurs have lost 7 straight and are 15th in the West with a mark of 10-43.
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Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Spurs and Raptors did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Raptors have the leg up at 3-0. The Raptors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 230 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Through their last three road games, San Antonio has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 106 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
- Although the Raptors have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
The Spurs have lost seven straight games and are just 10-43 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 15th place. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place.
On the road, the Spurs are 5-22 this season, and they are 12-15 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 6-42 straight-up and 20-28 vs. the spread.
In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Nets by a score of 123-103. The O/U line for that game was 232 points, and the Spurs were 6-point underdogs. This season, the Spurs are 28-24-1 on the O/U.
On average, the Spurs games have finished with 232.9 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 234. This season, 29 of their games have had lower O/U lines than this.
In the Western Conference, the Spurs are 7-21 against other teams compared to 3-22 vs. non-conference opponents. Their ATS record vs. the West is 12-14 on the road and 12-15 overall.
When it comes to scoring, the Spurs are 24th in the league at 112 points per game. They are 19th in scoring at home but just 25th on the road.
San Antonio is 5th in the league in pace at 101.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 27th in the league at 46% and have a true shooting percentage of 52%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 30th in the league at 34%. They are 11th in three-point attempts but are just 27th in free throw attempts.
The Spurs’ defense is presently ranked 26th in the league, allowing an average of 120.9 points per contest. For the season, San Antonio is ranked 27th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 22.4 free-throws per game vs. the Spurs and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.3%.
Today, the Raptors are favored by 6 points at home against the Spurs. This season, Toronto has gone 10-8 as the favorite and has won their last two games as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game.
In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are currently in 12th place with a record of 19-34. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 12-22 and 0-11 against teams in their division. Toronto’s ATS record is 25-28 for the season.
As the underdog, the Raptors have lost their last four games and are 9-26 overall. Their most recent game was a 119-95 loss to the Cavaliers. Toronto was getting 8.5 points in that game, and the O/U line was 230.
For the season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 28-24-1, and their games have averaged 231.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 234 is slightly higher than their season average of 228.2.
The Raptors’ last game finished with a combined score of 214 points, which was well below the O/U line of 230. Toronto also failed to cover the spread, going into the game as 8.5-point underdogs.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 110.9 points per game, which is 27th in the league. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 113.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th at 98.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Raptors are 14th at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 16th in the league at 54%. From beyond the arc, Toronto is 23rd in three-point shooting at 35%.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.3% of their games. In terms of assists, Toronto is 2nd in the league at 29.2 per game. When it comes to offensive rebounds, they are 7th at 11.2 per game.
On average, the Toronto defense is giving up 117.5 points per game (19th). Right now, they are on a 4 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In the terms of takeaways, Raptors are causing 12.7 turnovers per game, ranking 15th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 19th in rejections, averaging 4.8 blocked shots each game.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Raptors winning the game with a predicted score of 125-117.
Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Tips
- Take the Raptors on the moneyline
- The Raptors should also cover at -6
- Projecting a combined 242 points, we like the over
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Marcus Morris Sr. – Not With Team – Out
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
