San Antonio Spurs vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction, Preview, and Odds
On the defensive end of the court, the Spurs are allowing 122.6 points per game and their opponents have shot 51.2% from the floor. This is the most points surrendered per contest and the highest shooting percentage allowed from the field. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Spurs have the highest adjusted defensive rating in the NBA. San Antonio has struggled to consistently contest shots near the rim and on the perimeter, as they have to close out on open jump shooters if they want to stay competitive in these games. They have allowed their opponents to shoot 40.1% from the floor, which is the highest three-point shooting percentage allowed. The Spurs have also snatched 42.7 rebounds per game, which is the 18th most.
Injury Report: Jeremy Sochan PF (Back) and Tre Jones PG (Foot) are questionable. Romeo Langford SG (Hip) and Devin Vassell SG (Knee) are out.
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Injury Report: O.G. Anunoby SF (Wrist) and Otto Porter Jr. SF (Toe) are out.
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I am going to ride with the Spurs on the road, as I see them scoring enough points to cover this spread (+10). The Raptors are only scoring their 19th most points per game and they have struggled to consistently knock down shots from the field. They only have the 27th-highest team shooting percentage and the third-lowest three-point shooting percentage. They will continue to miss shots throughout this game, which will allow the Spurs to keep this one close. San Antonio is also scoring 112.6 points per game and they have the 16th-highest team shooting percentage. They will find different ways to put the ball in the basket, as the Raptors won't be able to completely shut them down. The Raptors are also still without O.G. Anunoby, as I see him being a big loss on both ends of the floor. Toronto is also only (5-5) in their last 10 games played, as I see them struggling against this Spurs team.
Pick the San Antonio Spurs and take the points (+10). This spread is simply too big in my opinion.
Prediction: San Antonio Spurs +10
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I will be hammering the over (235) points between the Spurs and the Raptors. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Spurs have the seventh-highest adjusted tempo rating and the Raptors have the 16th-highest. Neither team will look to slow this game down, as I see them pushing the ball up the court and attempting to score in transition every chance they get. This will allow both teams to take more shots from the floor, as they will have plenty of opportunities to push this total over the number. The Spurs are also horrible on the defensive end of the court, as they are allowing the most points per game and they have the highest adjusted defensive rating. The Raptors will consistently score throughout this one and do their part in pushing this total over the number. But, I also see the Spurs keeping this game close and scoring throughout. The Raptors are allowing their opponents to shoot 49.1% from the floor, which is the third-highest shooting percentage surrendered in the league. The Spurs will find open shots and I expect them to take advantage. The over is also (9-3) in their last 12 meetings in Toronto.
Pick the over (235) and expect a high-scoring game.
