The Toronto Raptors (30-13) welcome the San Antonio Spurs (30-16) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against tremendous defense. The game will air on The Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 19, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 208 points with Toronto opening as a 5-point favorite.
San Antonio Spurs at Toronto Raptors Betting Prediction
The Spurs come in on a high note after beating the Brooklyn Nets in their last outing, 100-95. The Spurs knocked down 23 of their 31 free throws (74.2 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 12.7). San Antonio was led by LaMarcus Aldridge, who was the top scorer from either team with 34 points on 13-for-24 shooting.
In the Raptors’ last matchup, they beat the Detroit Pistons, 96-91. The Raptors knocked down 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.9 (above their season average of 23.2). With 17 points and 16 rebounds, Toronto’s Jonas Valanciunas put together a solid outing.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Toronto (fourth in the NBA with an offensive efficiency of 110.9) takes on the elite defense of San Antonio (second in the league with a defensive efficiency of 101.6).
San Antonio holds records of 30-16 straight up (SU) and 23-19-4 against the spread (ATS). Games involving the Spurs have typically gone under the total (58.7 percent).
Meanwhile, Toronto is 30-13 SU and 24-19 ATS. In opposition of San Antonio, a little over half of Raptors games have finished over the projected point total.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. DeMar DeRozan led both teams with 28 points in the first game, in which the Raptors lost 101-97, unable to cover as 3-point underdogs. The game finished with a total of 198 points, which was just 3 points below the projected point total of 201 points. San Antonio had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.3 vs. 11.9). Toronto, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (19-24; 79.2 percent).
San Antonio Spurs at Toronto Raptors Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Spurs, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, San Antonio is 8-14-3 ATS with 17 unders, 7 overs and 1 push.
At home, Toronto is 11-8 ATS with 10 overs and 9 unders.
San Antonio is 20-7 when they allow less than 100 points, while Toronto is 13-4.
In games where they score more than 100 points, the Raptors are 28-7 and the Spurs are 23-3.
Toronto ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (31.9) while San Antonio ranks 27th (24.3).
The Raptors rank fifth in points in the paint per game (48.7) while the Spurs rank 25th (41.4).
Toronto ranks first in points off turnovers per game (19.1) while San Antonio ranks 18th (16.2).
The Spurs rank first in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while the Raptors rank 17th (5.1).
Toronto ranks eighth in steals per game (8.3) while San Antonio ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
The Spurs average 12.5 second chance points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Raptors rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (13.4).
Toronto averages 13.8 fast break points per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. San Antonio ranks 12th in fast break points allowed per game (10.9).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, San Antonio is 2-2-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Toronto is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Spurs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 3.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 110.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 104.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
