It’s been another tough season for the visitors. The San Antonio Spurs stats have not been too good, no matter how you slice it. There is some young talent here, and it proves that the front office has been drafting well.
But it’s tough to know that they will not be able to provide any more big moments for Gregg Popovich.
Not that the Toronto Raptors‘ record is anything to brag about, as they have struggled mightily throughout the NBA season. This is one of the NBA matchups that fans have circled to see if a low-level team can knock off a middling, struggling one.
NBA expert picks would peg the Canadian squad as to who would win, but who really knows?
Make sure that when thinking of the Spurs vs Raptors prediction, all odds and stats featured below are kept front of mind. NBA odds will likely favor Toronto heavily.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Toronto Raptors Odds
San Antonio Spurs vs. Toronto Raptors Information
San Antonio Spurs (14-40) vs. Toronto Raptors (25-30)
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, 7:30 P.M. EST
How to Watch: TSN, Bally Sports SW-SA, fuboTV, NBA League Pass
Recent Scores for Last Game
The Spurs and Raptors had their first meeting of the season back in early November. The NBA team stats from the Spurs were hardly worth reciting. Toronto came away with a whopping 143-100 win, which marked their fourth consecutive win in the head-to-head series.
After one quarter, the score was 32-31, but Toronto outscored them 72-39 over the next two frames. Gary Trent Jr. led seven players in double-figures with his 24. The Raptors also got 17 points and eight rebounds with a +22 net rating to boot from Chris Boucher.
The hope from Spursville is that this one won’t be half as bad. Spurs vs Raptors predictions to follow. Don’t go anywhere.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Toronto Raptors Analysis
Since January 6th, the Spurs have but one single win. They sit at 14-40 on the year and have looked like perhaps the worst team in the West at times.
The good news, though, is that they do own their draft pick. They will be able to make their selection and get a definite franchise player in June. The NBA schedule hasn’t been all that unkind to them, but there are not many San Antonio believers around the league.
Toronto, meanwhile, is set to make some moves.
NBA expert picks might have them moving on from OG Anunoby in the next 48 hours in advance of Thursday’s deadline. He is going to be missing this contest with a wrist injury, nonetheless. He and Fred VanVleet have both been mentioned in trades as the team considers making a trade for all-time great Kevin Durant.
All in all, Toronto has gone 3-2 in their past five games and is tied with the Pacers for the 10th and final spot in the play-in with Indiana as it stands. They want to make a playoff run, but at the same time, they may not possess the talent to compete at that level.
As for San Antonio, well…just making things close would be a victory.
Jakob Poeltl could be playing his last game here. They continue to get a good look at Tre Jones, who has, at times, run the point very well. They have nice young wings in Devin Vassell (out) and Malaki Branham. Keldon Johnson is scoring 23 a night.
All the Spurs need to do is figure out which pieces on their current roster can survive the season and become key future contributors.
Odds Breakdown
San Antonio Spurs
Moneyline: +400
Spread: +10.5 @ -110
Over/Under: 234.5 @ -110
Toronto Raptors
Moneyline: -550
Spread: –10.5 @ -110
Over/Under: 234.5 @ -110
San Antonio Spurs vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Pick and Prediction
Pick 1: Toronto -550
You never know when a team that is a hefty favorite will fail to dominate. All of the experts would say that Toronto, OG or not, is in a position to win by 20+ points.
But the fact that they sit five games under .500 and haven’t shown any positive consistency would indicate otherwise. The NBA odds are also pointing towards their ability to handle their own business.
The Raptors are not going to lose this game. That’s easy money. Spurs vs Raptors predictions should all have Toronto’s moneyline. It will take a hefty bet number or part of a parlay to profit, but it’s still easy money.
The Raps will win, and Pascal Siakam will dominate on the Raptors’ home floor.
Pick 2: Over 234.5
Defense? That’s not going to be the name of this game.
San Antonio has a decent offense but is prone to their struggles. The lack of depth on their roster has forced a number of guys not expected to suit up much into regular duty. Romeo Langford, Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, and rookie standout Jeremy Sochan could all be out of the lineup on Wednesday night.
If none of them are able to take the floor, it is safe to say that the defense won’t do much for San Antonio. They will not live happily ever after in this one, as they may be on pace to surrender over 125 points.
Look for a high-scoring affair where the over/under gets absolutely shattered.
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