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Toronto Raptors at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Raptors at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (4-3) visit AT&T Center Wednesday to take on the San Antonio Spurs (5-2). Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors have won 3 of their last 4 games. They took down the Atlanta Hawks 139-109 as 2-point favorites on Halloween but lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 112-90 as 3.5-point favorites Friday.

Toronto is led by F Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 26.1 points per game. It has many capable scoring options with 6 players averaging double figures.

The Spurs are off to a surprisingly hot start this season. They have won 2 straight games, beating the Chicago Bulls 129-124 Friday and taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-98 Sunday, both at home.

They are also diverse offensively, having 6 players in double figures as well. F Keldon Johnson leads the team with 23.9 points per game while putting up the 2nd-most rebounds (5.4) and 4th-most assists (4.1) for the club.

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Raptors at Spurs odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:43 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Spurs +215 (bet $100 to win $215)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors -6.5 (-112) | Spurs +6.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.0 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raptors at Spurs key injuries

Raptors

F Otto Porter Jr. (personal) questionable
G Fred VanVleet (back) questionable

Spurs

F Keldon Johnson (calf) questionable
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 116, Spurs 111

Moneyline

PASS.

The Spurs (+215) will struggle to score if Johnson and Vassell are out. It would also hurt them defensively. I would pass here given the unknown with Johnson.

The Raptors (-280) are absolutely unplayable due to a lack of value.

Against the spread

LEAN SPURS +6.5 (-108).

This handicap really only applies if Johnson plays. He’s key to the Spurs’ entire gameplan, and although he played against the Wolves, he is questionable tonight. Johnson averages 3.9 threes per game, so his spacing helps quite a bit as well.

Nonetheless, the Spurs rank top 10 in effective field goal percentage and offensive rebounding rate. The extra opportunities and how they convert those to points are good reasons to back them.

They’re also 2-1 straight-up at home this season while the Raptors are just 1-2 on the road.

Over/Under

BET OVER 224.0 (-110).

I like this regardless if Johnson is active or not. The Spurs have struggled defensively this season and are 20th in defensive rating.

They also have the league’s 2nd-worst turnover rate. Toronto forces turnovers at the 7th-highest rate, so it should be able to create takeaways and keep the pace up in this one.

The Spurs sit 3rd in pace, and although the Raptors sit 28th, the potential absence of VanVleet may make them step it up.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks & predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (4-2) take a trip down south to visit the San Antonio Spurs (4-2). Tipoff from AT&T Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (NBATV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves are rolling heading into this one, currently on a 2 game winning streak where both wins came by double digits, including a 134-122 win vs. the Spurs on Oct. 26th. The Timberwolves still have yet to find their rhythm offensively but have seemingly improved on both sides of the ball since the beginning of the season.

C Rudy Gobert is off to a phenomenal start to the season, averaging 15 points, 15 rebounds and 1 block per game. F Anthony Edwards leads the team at 23 ppg on 47% shooting from the field and 35% from beyond the arc, but only 60% shooting on free throws.

The Spurs have looked surprisingly good after many fans expected them to tank after trading all-star G Dejounte Murray and G Lonnie Walker IV. Third-year G Tre Jones is a large part of their success to this point of the season as he has improved greatly this year on the offensive end of the floor. Jones is averaging 13.5 ppg and and a team-leading 4.8 assists. F Keldon Johnson has proven to be their number one options offensively as he is currently averaging 23 ppg on 44% shooting from the field so far.

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Timberwolves at Spurs odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Spurs +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -5.5 (-105) | Spurs +5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Timberwolves at Spurs key injuries

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (back) questionable
G Jordan McLaughlin (heel) questionable

Spurs

F Josh Richardson (back) questionable
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 125, Spurs 118

Moneyline

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -210

Yes, this is your riskiest play in this game. These 2 teams have already met twice on the young season and each team has gotten a win over that period. The Timberwolves are the more talented team and with no injuries to any of their stars they are 100% the safer bet for this game.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-105)

The Timberwolves have a much better defense than the Spurs, ranking 16th in defensive rating to the Spurs 28th rating. The Spurs are a very young team with not a lot of stars, but they are 1 of the best-coached teams in the league led by future Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich. The stars for Minnesota will determine the outcome of this game and they should be able to gather a lead in this game that their bench unit will simply need to maintain.

Over/Under

BET OVER 239.5 (-105)

This is your safest play for this game. The Spurs have a terrible defense with what has looked like a phenomenal offense. They allow 122 ppg, 3rd-worst in the league, but their scoring average of 119.8 is 2nd-best. Couple that with the Timberwolves’ averages of 114 ppg allowed and 118 ppg scored and the over here should be reached with ease.

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Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (3-2) visit AT&T Center to face the San Antonio Spurs (3-2) Friday. Tip-off is at 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Spurs odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bulls are coming off a 124-109 beatdown of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Their largest lead was 24, although the Pacers brought it down to single digits before Chicago’s 4th quarter defense sealed the win. G Zach LaVine had 28 points and went 6-8 from deep. The Bulls all-around were great behind the arc, shooting 53%.

The Spurs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 134-122 shootout on Wednesday. The Spurs allowed Minnesota to shoot 65%, and 59% from 3. San Antonio stayed close with 14 offensive rebounds; Minnesota had 0.

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Bulls at Spurs odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:42 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Spurs +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -4.5 (-110) | Spurs +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Bulls at Spurs key injuries

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
G Zach LaVine (knee) questionable

Spurs

G Joshua Primo (glute) out
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Bulls at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 118, Spurs 115

Moneyline

Home underdogs are 9 of 24 straight up, meaning home-court advantage does little to help change the outcome. That being said, against the spread, home dogs covered 12 of 24 times. I don’t think San Antonio will pull off the upset so you can PASS on the chalky line.

Against the spread

San Antonio with a winning record, albeit after 5 games, is impressive. They have taken down the Philadelphia 76ers and the Timberwolves as the visiting team. Now they are home for the 1st time since the season opener and LaVine may be on a minutes restriction. I expect this game to be close. And the Bulls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games against teams with a losing record at home.

LEAN SPURS +4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

San Antonio has yet to score less than 100 points this season. Defensively both teams struggle. The Spurs rank 25th in opponent 3pt percentage (39%) while the Bulls rank 29th (42%).

If you look at their effective field goal percentage its paints the same picture. The Spurs are 30th and the Bulls are 22nd. Both teams are bad at defense while they themselves score over 110 points per game (Bulls 111, Spurs 118).

BET OVER 229.5 (-112)

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San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2) welcome the San Antonio Spurs (3-1) to Target Center Wednesday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves come into this game following a 115-106 home loss to the Spurs as 8-point favorites Monday. Minnesota won 116-106 at the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday in its previous outing.

Minnesota is led by C Karl-Anthony Towns and G Anthony Edwards. The two stars are averaging 20.3 points and 20 points per game on 41% and 43.2% shooting, respectively.

San Antonio’s victory Monday saw 6 players score in double figures, with G Devin Vassell leading the way with 23 points. F Keldon Johnson leads the team in scoring this season with 20.5 points per game and tallied 18 in the win.

The Spurs had low expectations coming into the season, but the play of Vassell and Johnson along with G Tre Jones has impressed and has the team tied for the 2nd-best record in the Western Conference in the early going.

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Spurs at Timberwolves odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Timberwolves -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +8.5 (-103) | Timberwolves -8.5 (-117)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Spurs at Timberwolves key injuries

Spurs

G Devin Vassell (knee) doubtful

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (back) out
G Austin Rivers (hip) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 122, Spurs 109

Moneyline

PASS.

The Timberwolves (-410) should be wanting some revenge, and I think they get it. But, there’s no value in backing them with such steep odds. With Vassell more than likely out, I’d shy away from backing the upset as well.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES -8.5 (-117).

The Spurs have listed one of their best offensive weapons and a top defensive weapon as doubtful. While Vassell isn’t a household name, he will be soon, and his impact makes the Wolves a solid play.

Couple that with the Wolves rank 8th in offensive rebounding rate and the Spurs 25th in defensive rebounding, and Minnesota should have its way on the glass.

Despite being 3-1, the Spurs have a negative net rating. They haven’t played as well as their record shows and are down a vital part of what they do on both ends of the court. Back Minnesota to cover here.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 231.5 (-110).

If there is a lean here, it is to the Under.

These teams are 14th and 18th in offensive rating, and with the Wolves having added a Defensive Player of the Year candidate in C Rudy Gobert, they should be able to be better on that side of the court.

Minnesota has a high-octane offense which has resulted in some high totals, but it is just 1-3 O/U this season.

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San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1) welcome the San Antonio Spurs (2-1) to Target Center Monday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves are on the 2nd night of a back-to-back, having taken down the Thunder 116-106 on Sunday night. They’ve beaten Oklahoma City twice and lost to the Utah Jazz in overtime.

Minnesota is led by F Anthony Edwards who is averaging 23.7 points per game and shooting 49% from the field. New C Rudy Gobert is averaging a team-high 18 rebounds.

The Spurs entered the season with relatively low expectations, but they are on a 2-game winning streak and won as 13.5-point underdogs at Philadelphia on Saturday.

Five players on the Spurs average double figures with F Keldon Johnson leading the way. He averages 21.3 points per game and is shooting an efficient 47% from the field.

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Spurs at Timberwolves odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 1:21 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Timberwolves -410 (bet $410 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +8.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Spurs at Timberwolves key injuries

Spurs

None

Timberwolves

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 123, Spurs 115

Moneyline

PASS.

I said the Spurs moneyline was worth a look against the Sixers, and given their balanced scoring, they are again something to consider. Given the points they are given on the road, I’d rather play the spread.

Against the spread

BET SPURS +8.5 (-115).

The Spurs have several up-and-coming prospects like G Devin Vassell.

That has led them to have the 9th-best offensive rating in the NBA. They also have the 13th-best offensive rebounding rate which compares well to the Timberwolves 22nd-best defensive rebounding rate.

San Antonio’s extra efforts and efficient offense should help it keep pace with the T-wolves. Minnesota ranks outside the top 10 in offensive and defensive rating.

While it does sit 10th in net rating as it is solid on both sides of the ball, the Spurs have the grit and efficiency to keep this within single digits.

Over/Under

BET OVER 234.5 (-110).

Both teams are good at crashing the glass offensively, and neither is great at keeping opponents off it defensively.

Couple that with low turnover rates and both teams also ranking in the top 10 in pace, and this has all the makings of a high-scoring battle. San Antonio is 2-1 O/U while Minnesota is 1-2 O/U this season.

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San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (0-2) welcome the San Antonio Spurs (1-1) to Wells Fargo Center Saturday. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 76ers come into this game having dropped their first home game of the season 90-88 to the Milwaukee Bucks as 4.5-point favorites Thursday. They also lost their season opener 99-90 at the Boston Celtics Tuesday.

Philadelphia is led by C Joel Embiid and G James Harden, who are averaging 20.5 and 33 points per game, respectively. Third-year G Tyrese Maxey sits 3rd on the team with 18 points per game.

The Spurs have far lower expectations to start the season but are coming off a 137-134 win at the Indiana Pacers Sunday. San Antonio jumped out to a 70-55 lead at the half and covered the spread as a 2-point underdog.

The Spurs have 5 players averaging double figures, but it is former Kentucky Wildcats F Keldon Johnson leading the way with 21.5 points per game.

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Spurs at 76ers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | 76ers -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +12.5 (-105) | 76ers -12.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Spurs at 76ers key injuries

Spurs

Not officially submitted

76ers

Not officially submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 115, Spurs 108

Moneyline

PASS.

I actually don’t hate a tiny sprinkle on the Spurs (+650) here as they have a plethora of young, defensive-minded players that should be able to stay in front of Harden and Maxey.

Nonetheless, I don’t see them having the size to handle Embiid well, and on the road, I would far rather take the points.

Against the spread

BET SPURS +12.5 (-105).

San Antonio is a well-coached team and may not have the most talent but should stay competitive in most games. It is deep and has a plethora of options offensively.

The 76ers were just 17-20 ATS as home favorites last season and are already 0-1 ATS at home this season in that spot. The 76ers rely on isolation-heavy basketball with Embiid and Harden which often slows the game and should result in less scoring.

The Spurs were 19-13-1 ATS as road underdogs last season and have a similar roster and coaching staff this season.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 224.5 (-110).

Philadelphia was 15-21-1 O/U as a home favorite last season, and it is truly the pace at which the 76ers ideally play that limits the scoring upside — something the Spurs didn’t face with the young Pacers Friday.

While the season is young, the 76ers are 27th in pace. With Embiid playing a factor yet not being huge in the transition game, Philly should want to limit the speed of play.

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San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Antonio Spurs at Indiana Pacers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Spurs (0-1) visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers (0-1) Friday. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Pacers odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.

This Pacers squad really showcased an ability to tank with C Myles Turner out of the lineup after suffering a pregame injury Wednesday, losing 114-107 as 2.5-point ‘dogs to the Washington Wizards.

Indiana’s offense struggled to create open looks and its defense allowed too many second-chance opportunities giving up 14 offensive rebounds (the league average in the young season is 10.7). G Bennedict Mathurin and G Tyrese Haliburton kept this game from getting out of hand, but just barely.

This Spurs team is the youngest in franchise history and they had similar problems to the Pacers in their opener. They allowed the Charlotte Hornets to make 44.8% of their 3-point shots and fell in a hole early that few teams could climb out of, ultimately losing 129-102 as 1-point underdogs. F Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 20 points but was -11 differential on the floor.

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Spurs at Pacers odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Pacers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +1.5 (-110) | Pacers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Spurs at Pacers key injuries

Spurs

None

Pacers

F Jalen Smith (knee) questionable
C Daniel Theis (knee) out
C Myles Turner (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Pacers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pacers 106, Spurs 98

Moneyline

Favorites won 10 of the 14 games outright over the first 2 days of the season. The books expect a Pacers victory Friday, and so do I.

Both teams did not look good in their openers, but the Spurs gave up 129 to what is expected to be an unimpressive Hornets squad.

The Spurs went 7-34 from behind the arc Wednesday, and the Pacers’ defense held the Wizards to 11-of-31 from 3-point range in their opener. That should be enough to give Indiana their first win. That being said, the value is better ATS for just a basket.

PASS.

Against the spread

There is more value in taking the PACERS -1.5 (-110).

Only 3 favorites out of the 14 games played this season have won with a margin of fewer than 4 points.

Over/Under

So far the totals market is 6-7-1. There aren’t any trends but 232 points is a sizable ask and teams are averaging 110.5 points per game so far across the board. Both teams settled for 3s in their openers but neither was very good.

LEAN UNDER 232.5 (-110)

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Charlotte Hornets at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs open their seasons Wednesday at AT&T Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Spurs odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Hornets finished 10th in the Eastern Conference last season with a 43-39 record and lost in the Play-In Game 132-103 at the Atlanta Hawks. Charlotte was 8th in the league in offensive rating (113.6) but also 22nd in defensive rating (113.1). Then-coach James Borrego was fired in the offseason and replaced by former Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford.

F Miles Bridges’ status for the season remains uncertain as he awaits a preliminary hearing in his felony domestic violence case. Bridges led Charlotte last season with 20.2 points per game.

The Spurs traded All-Star combo guard Dejounte Murray to the Hawks in the offseason after finishing 10th in the Western Conference with a 34-48 record.

San Antonio is tied with the Magic, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings for the worst odds to win the NBA Finals at +50000.

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Hornets at Spurs odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Spurs -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets -1.5 (-101) | Spurs +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Hornets at Spurs key injuries

Hornets

PG LaMelo Ball (ankle) out

Spurs

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Hornets at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Spurs 111, Hornets 107

Moneyline

BET SPURS (-108).

A red flag to watch out for in the NBA is teams playing without their star player. Many times, oddsmakers will over-adjust to the news and there is value on the injury-riddled team.

However, Ball’s injury combined with Bridges’ absence is too much of a loss for the Hornets. The Spurs should win straight up and I would bet them on the ML until they become a slight favorite.

Against the spread

BET SPURS +1.5 (-120).

This number was Spurs +2.5 (-110) Tuesday, so you are getting the worse number by not betting it early. However, the Spurs are still undervalued in this spot. Charlotte needs to be downgraded this season due to the uncertainty with Bridges. In addition, Ball is the primary ball-handler for the Hornets and his injury combined with the Spurs at full strength should’ve made San Antonio the favorite. Take the points with the Spurs.

Over/Under

PASS.

The Over was 4-0 in the Hornets’ final 4 road games last season and the Under is 8-3 in the last 11 head-to-head meetings in San Antonio. There are too many conflicting trends here for me to confidently bet the total. Both teams are also very different this year since they will be playing without their leading scorers from last season (Bridges, Murray).

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San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The second play-in game for the Western Conference is between the New Orleans Pelicans (36-46) and San Antonio Spurs (34-48). The Pelicans host the Spurs Wednesday with the winner playing the Los Angeles Clippers to determine the No. 8 seed in the playoffs, and first-round opponent of the top-seeded Phoenix Suns. Tip-off Wednesday for Spurs-Pelicans is 9:30 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Below, we look at the Spurs vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Spurs ended the regular season losing their final 3 games after winning 7 of their previous 8. They were not particularly strong at home (16 wins this season) or on the road (18 wins). They did win 3 of 4 games against the Pelicans this season.

The Pelicans lost their final 2 games of the regular season, but finished up winning 6 of 10. They played all season without F Zion Williamson, who has been out with a foot injury. They were led in scoring by G C.J. McCollum, who averaged 24.3 points per game for them after he was acquired via trade. They went 19-22 at home during the regular season.

Spurs at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Spurs +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Pelicans -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +5.5 (-112) | Pelicans -5.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Spurs at Pelicans key injuries

Spurs

G Romeo Langford (hamstring) probable
F Doug McDermott (ankle) out

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (hamstring) probable
G Kira Lewis (knee) out
F Zion Williamson (foot) out

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Spurs at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Spurs 111, Pelicans 107

Money line

The Spurs will get G Dejounte Murray back in the lineup after missing time with an illness. They won both matchups in New Orleans this season, winning by 4 and by 10 points. Murray went for 31 points and 12 assists in one of those wins.

The Spurs won the last meeting March 26 in New Orleans 107-103. Murray had 15 points and 13 assists, while McCollum led the Pelicans with 32 points.

This will be a battle of McCollum vs. Murray. In Murray’s return, he has the advantage. Take the SPURS (+180).

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Against the spread

The Spurs, despite their unremarkable 18-23 road record, were 24-16-1 ATS on the road this season. In the last 10 meetings between the two teams, the Spurs are 8-2 ATS, and in 7 of those games they were the underdog. They closed the season covering the spread in 9 of their last 10 games.

The Pelicans were 21-19-1 ATS at home in the regular season but were 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games.

I like the SPURS +5.5 (-112).

Over/Under

The Spurs averaged 116.2 points per game in their last 11 games.

However, in 4 games between the teams, the totals were 207, 238, 215 and 210. The trend has been lower-scoring games.

Take UNDER 225.5 (-108).

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Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Golden State Warriors (51-29) are on the road for their final two games of the regular season and start with the San Antonio Spurs (34-46) Saturday. Tip-off is 8:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Center. Below, we look at the Warriors vs. Spurs odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Warriors have won three games in a row and have covered the spread in four straight. They cling to a half-game lead over the Dallas Mavericks for third place in the Western Conference with two games left in the season.

The Spurs have won seven of their last nine games but are coming off a 127-121 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday. They have clinched a berth in the play-in games to determine the final two seeds of the Western Conference in the playoffs from the 10th position.

Warriors at Spurs odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Warriors -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Spurs +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -6.5 (-110) | Spurs +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Warriors at Spurs key injuries

Warriors

G Stepeh Curry (foot) out
G Klay Thompson (Achilles, rest) out
C James Wiseman (knee) out

Spurs

F Keldon Johnson (knee) out
F Doug McDermott (ankle) out
G Dejounte Murray (return to competition conditioning) out
C Jakob Poeltl (back) out
F Devon Vassell (heel) out

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Warriors at Spurs odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Warriors 113, Spurs 102

Money line

PASS on the money line as a single bet. The price isn’t worth the wager on the Warriors (-280). The Warriors are 20-19 on the road this season while the Spurs are only 16-24 at home.

With no Murray tonight for the Spurs, they will not have the firepower to keep up with the Warriors, even with Curry and Thompson out. G Jordan Poole has scored 19 or more points in 18 straight games, averaging 25.9 points per game in that stretch.

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Against the spread

The Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last four games and 5-5 ATS in their last 10. Eight of their last nine victories have been by double digits.

The Spurs have covered the spread in their last five games and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 contests. However, this shouldn’t be that close with four Spurs starters out tonight and the Warriors battling for third place.

Take the WARRIORS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Warriors’ win over the Lakers Thursday finished with 240 total points, but their previous four didn’t go any higher than 218. They are 18-20-1 O/U on the road this season and have averaged 106.8 points in their last 11 games.

Two of the three matchups this season between the two teams stayed under 220 total points and one went for 244.

Without four Spurs starters out and no Curry or Thompson for the Warriors, I’m going with UNDER 223.5 (-112).

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