The San Antonio Spurs (16-21) visit the Toronto Raptors (25-13) Sunday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET. We analyze the Spurs-Raptors sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Spurs at Raptors: Key Injuries
Raptors
- SG Norman Powell (shoulder) probable
- PF Pascal Siakam (groin) questionable
- C Marc Gasol (hamstring) questionable
- PG Fred VanVleet (hamstring) out
- PF Dewan Hernandez (ankle) out
Spurs at Raptors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Raptors 108, Spurs 98
Moneyline (ML)
The RAPTORS (-162) have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games but are coming off a 112-110 overtime victory over the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday. The defending champs are expected to start getting some key players back from injury this week, with Powell expected to be the first to suit up Sunday.
The Spurs (+135) have also gone 5-5 across their last 10 games, but they’re coming off a 134-121 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Friday. They’re just 5-12 at home while the Raps are 14-6 at home.
Toronto ranks fourth in the NBA with 105.2 points per game allowed, while San Antonio is in the bottom five of the league with 115.3 PPG allowed. Back the home side.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Raptors to win returns a profit of $6.20
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Increase the profit margin on the RAPTORS (-2.5, -115) by backing them on the spread to win by at least 3 points. Toronto is 21-17 against the spread overall and 12-8 on home court. San Antonio is 14-22-1 ATS overall and 8-8 on the road.
All but two of the Raptors’ 25 wins this season were decided by at least 3 points. Each of the Spurs’ last five losses was by a margin of at least 3 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the UNDER 218.5 (+105) at plus-money for a better return on your investment. Both teams are rested coming into the day and will be ready for strong defensive efforts. The Spurs will be able to hold the Raptors’ thin roster below their opponent PPG average.
Esten’s NBA betting record: 138-106
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