The Toronto Raptors (43-16) and the San Antonio Spurs (33-26) square off at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors are an 8.5-point favorite and will try to lengthen their six-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 228 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019.
San Antonio Spurs at Toronto Raptors Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Raptors (9-point favorites) beat the Washington Wizards 129-120, while the Spurs (7-point favorites) barely escaped the Memphis Grizzlies 108-107. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Toronto game finished 16.5 points over the projected point total of 232.5, while the San Antonio game finished 7.5 points over the projected point total of 207.5.
San Antonio played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.267 (above their season average of 0.201) and a turnover percentage of 6.6 (better than their season average of 11.2). Memphis put up marks of 0.124 and 11.1, respectively, for those same stats. The Raptors, on the other hand, held the Wizards to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.5 (below their season average of 20.0). The Wizards also had a turnover percentage of 15.1 (above their season average of 12.0). Toronto was led by Pascal Siakam, who recorded 44 points and 10 rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge led the way for San Antonio, contributing 22 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, DeMar DeRozan led the Spurs to a 125-107 win. He registered a triple-double with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. San Antonio covered as a 4-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 232 points, which was over the projected point total of 218. San Antonio made 13 of its 27 three pointers (48.1 percent). Toronto, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (23-29; 79.3 percent).
Of the Spurs’ 59 games, 36 have finished over the total. San Antonio holds records of 33-26 straight up (SU) and 31-27-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Raptors’ 59 games, 32 have finished over the O/U total. Toronto has a superb 43-16 SU record, but they struggle covering the spread (26-31-2 ATS).
Toronto should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Toronto ranks fifth in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.8 percent), while San Antonio forces the fewest turnovers (11.8 percent).
San Antonio Spurs at Toronto Raptors ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Raptors rank 15th in assists per game (24.7) while the Spurs rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (25.3).
- Toronto ranks eighth in steals per game (8.5) while San Antonio ranks last (6.2).
- The Raptors rank 12th in three pointers attempted per game (33.3) while the Spurs rank 29th (24.9).
- Toronto ranks ninth in points in the paint per game (49.7) while San Antonio ranks 26th (43.3).
- Toronto ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while San Antonio ranks 25th (4.4).
- The Raptors rank seventh in points off turnovers per game (18.1) while the Spurs rank 28th (14.6).
- The Raptors rank 11th in second chance points per game (13.5) while the Spurs rank 26th (11.6).
- Toronto averages 18.3 fast break points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. San Antonio ranks 25th in fast break points allowed per game (14.9).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Toronto is 10-1 and San Antonio is 11-3.
- When reaching 100 points, the Raptors are 40-12 and the Spurs are 32-16.
- Toronto is 13-15-1 ATS at home, while San Antonio is 13-16-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 16 of the Raptors’ 29 home games, while 21 of the Spurs’ 30 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Raptors are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Spurs are 0-5.
- In their last five games, Toronto has 3 unders and 2 overs, while San Antonio has 5 overs.
- During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 119.6 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 110.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
- The Spurs have been outscored by an average of 16.4 points in their last five games. On the season, San Antonio has defeated opponents by an average of 1.0 point.
