Raptors vs. Spurs odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, Jan. 4 prediction from proven computer model

The Toronto Raptors take on the San Antonio Spurs at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto is 16-17 overall and 9-10 at home, while San Antonio is 14-21 overall, 7-11 on road. The teams have split their meetings in each of the past three seasons. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the last three-plus seasons, including a 50-27 roll on all top picks for the 2021-22 season.

SportsLine's computer model has set its sights on Raptors vs. Spurs. The model is using its advanced technology to pick the winner.

The Raptors beat the New York Knicks on Sunday, 120-105 at home. Fred VanVleet scored 35 points. Toronto won consecutive games for the first time since Dec. 10 and 13. Isaac Bonga is questionable for Tuesday's game. David Johnson, Yuta Watanabe, and Svi Mykhailiuk are out.

San Antonio lost to the Detroit Pistons in overtime on Saturday, 117-116. Bryn Forbes scored 27 points off the bench. Dejounte Murray is out for Tuesday's game. Doug McDermott and Lonnie Walker IV are in the league's health and safety protocols. San Antonio leads the NBA with 28.5 assists per game and will have to rely on their ball movement.

The model simulates Spurs vs. Raptors 10,000 times and it's picking Spurs to win. SportsLine's model is leaning Under.