Toronto begins a two-game swing through Texas on Wednesday with a visit to surprising San Antonio.
The Dinos are 7-point favourites on the NBA odds.
Raptors vs. Spurs NBA Betting Odds
San Antonio kickstarted a full-blown rebuild/tank by trading All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to Atlanta this offseason for a bunch of draft picks, but Coach Gregg Popovich’s remaining players apparently didn’t get the memo with the team a surprising 5-2 when it was expected to be one of the worst in the Western Conference.
Wednesday is the first of two meetings between the clubs with the Spurs heading to Toronto on Feb. 8. The Raptors swept last year and have won the past three in the series. Fred VanVleet averaged 29.5 points in the 2021-22 series, Pascal Siakam 19.0 points and 10.0 rebounds, and Gary Trent Jr. 19.0 points.
Murray scored 25 points with 12 assists and nine rebounds in the one game he played, while Keldon Johnson averaged 16.5 points and 6.0 rebounds, and former Raptor Jakob Poeltl 15.0 points and 12.0 rebounds. I expect him to be traded at some point this year.
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in the past five meetings.
Toronto Raptors
The Dinos come off a 139-109 home rout of Atlanta on Halloween. Pascal Siakam had 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. It was his franchise-best 30th career game with 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds and five or more assists. Scottie Barnes scored a season-high 21 points and made a career-high five three-pointers, and Gary Trent Jr. also had 21. Barnes has now scored in double figures in each of his first six games played, joining Damon Stoudamire (1996-97) and Vince Carter (1999-00) as the only sophomores in franchise history to do so. The Hawks had a season-worst 18 turnovers, leading to 24 points for Toronto. Guard Fred VanVleet didn’t play with a sore back and is questionable tonight. So is Otto Porter Jr. (personal), who has yet to debut with Toronto. The Raptors are 7-1 ATS in their past eight Wednesday games.
San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs were 107-98 home winners over Minnesota on Sunday. Keldon Johnson scored 25 points, and Doug McDermott added 23 while tying a career high with seven made three-pointers. San Antonio was without starters Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell and key reserve Josh Richardson due to injury/illness. Rookie guard Blake Wesley exited the game in the first half with a left knee injury. Richardson will play tonight, but Vassell and Wesley apparently won’t. Sochan is in question as is Keldon Johnson. Last week, the team dismissed former first-round pick Joshua Primo from the team for allegedly exposing himself to several women. The Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their past seven at home.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 2 Nov 1:02pm | TOR | -7 -110 | O +224 -110 |
| Closing 3 Nov 12:07am | TOR | -6.5 -110 | O +223.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
21.98 |
| Assists |
6.59 |
| Rebounds |
6.79 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.31 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
- Regular Season
Spurs Team Leaders
| Points |
24.23 |
| Assists |
7.17 |
| Rebounds |
9.12 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.91 |
| Blocks |
1.31 |
| Points |
21.98 |
| Assists |
6.59 |
| Rebounds |
6.79 |
| FG% |
64.4 |
| Steals |
1.31 |
| Blocks |
0.94 |
Injuries
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Fred VanVleet (PG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Will Barton (SG)
Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Christian Koloko (C)
Dalano Banton (SF)
Romeo Langford (SG)
Zach Collins (PF)
Keldon Johnson (SF)
Romeo Langford (SG)
Romeo Langford (SG)
Doug McDermott (SF)
Devin Vassell (SG)
Devonte' Graham (PG)
Romeo Langford (SG)
Zach Collins (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Fred VanVleet (PG) | Prob Wed | Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Tues | Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday. |
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| O.G. Anunoby (SF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 | 5-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Precious Achiuwa (PF) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Prob Wed | Back - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics. |
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| Joe Wieskamp (SG) | Out indefinitely | Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 | 6-4 | 5-6 | + - |
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Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time. |
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| Christian Koloko (C) | Ques Sat | Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 | 9-4 | 8-6 | + - |
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Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy. |
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| Dalano Banton (SF) | Prob Sun | Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 | 9-5 | 9-6 | + - |
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Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Romeo Langford (SG) | Prob Sun | Thigh - 09 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Langford is managing a left adductor injury, but it is anticipated that he will be in the lineup Sunday versus the Mavericks. |
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| Zach Collins (PF) | Out Sun | Finger - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Collins missed the previous game with a finger laceration, and he will not face the Mavericks in Sunday's showdown. |
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| Keldon Johnson (SF) | Out Sun | Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Johnson was absent from the last match due to a right foot sprain, and he will not lace up for Sunday's tilt with the Mavericks. |
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| Romeo Langford (SG) | Prob Sat | Groin - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Langford is dealing with an adductor issue, but it is forecasted that he will participate in Saturday's contest against the Timberwolves. |
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| Romeo Langford (SG) | Prob Thurs | Groin - 05 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Langford is managing a left adductor injury, but it is believed he will take the court against the Trail Blazers on Thursday. |
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| Doug McDermott (SF) | Out Sun | Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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McDermott has missed the last two contests with a right ankle sprain, and he will not be available against the Mavericks on Sunday. |
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| Devin Vassell (SG) | out for season | Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Vassell is idle due to left knee soreness, and he is expected to miss the rest of the 2022-23 season. |
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| Devonte' Graham (PG) | Out Sun | Groin - 05 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Graham has been held out of the previous two games with a left adductor strain, and he will not lace up Sunday against the Mavericks. |
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| Romeo Langford (SG) | Out Tues | Rest - 04 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Langford will not dress for Tuesday's clash versus the Suns as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Zach Collins (PF) | Prob Thurs | Finger - 03 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Collins sat out the last contest with a left fifth finger laceration, but it is expected that he will suit up Thursday against the Trail Blazers. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 2 Nov 1:02pm TOR -7 -110 O +224 -110 Closing 3 Nov 12:07am TOR -6.5 -110 O +223.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 21.98
Assists 6.59
Rebounds 6.79
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.31
Blocks 0.94
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- Regular Season
Spurs Team Leaders
Points 24.23
Assists 7.17
Rebounds 9.12
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.91
Blocks 1.31
Points 21.98
Assists 6.59
Rebounds 6.79
FG% 64.4
Steals 1.31
Blocks 0.94
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Injuries
O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Fred VanVleet (PG)
Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23O.G. Anunoby (SF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Will Barton (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23Precious Achiuwa (PF)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23Joe Wieskamp (SG)
Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23Christian Koloko (C)
Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23Dalano Banton (SF)
Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23Romeo Langford (SG)
Prob Sun Thigh - 09 / 04 / 23Zach Collins (PF)
Out Sun Finger - 08 / 04 / 23Keldon Johnson (SF)
Out Sun Foot - 07 / 04 / 23Romeo Langford (SG)
Prob Sat Groin - 07 / 04 / 23Romeo Langford (SG)
Prob Thurs Groin - 05 / 04 / 23Doug McDermott (SF)
Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23Devin Vassell (SG)
out for season Knee - 05 / 04 / 23Devonte' Graham (PG)
Out Sun Groin - 05 / 04 / 23Romeo Langford (SG)
Out Tues Rest - 04 / 04 / 23Zach Collins (PF)
Prob Thurs Finger - 03 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Fred VanVleet (PG) Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF) Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-2 3-2 + - Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets.
Will Barton (SG) Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23 5-3 4-5 + - Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash.
Precious Achiuwa (PF) Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics.
Joe Wieskamp (SG) Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23 6-4 5-6 + - Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Christian Koloko (C) Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23 9-4 8-6 + - Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF) Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23 9-5 9-6 + - Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Romeo Langford (SG) Prob Sun Thigh - 09 / 04 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Langford is managing a left adductor injury, but it is anticipated that he will be in the lineup Sunday versus the Mavericks.
Zach Collins (PF) Out Sun Finger - 08 / 04 / 23 0-2 2-0 + - Collins missed the previous game with a finger laceration, and he will not face the Mavericks in Sunday's showdown.
Keldon Johnson (SF) Out Sun Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 2-0 + - Johnson was absent from the last match due to a right foot sprain, and he will not lace up for Sunday's tilt with the Mavericks.
Romeo Langford (SG) Prob Sat Groin - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 2-0 + - Langford is dealing with an adductor issue, but it is forecasted that he will participate in Saturday's contest against the Timberwolves.
Romeo Langford (SG) Prob Thurs Groin - 05 / 04 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Langford is managing a left adductor injury, but it is believed he will take the court against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Doug McDermott (SF) Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - McDermott has missed the last two contests with a right ankle sprain, and he will not be available against the Mavericks on Sunday.
Devin Vassell (SG) out for season Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Vassell is idle due to left knee soreness, and he is expected to miss the rest of the 2022-23 season.
Devonte' Graham (PG) Out Sun Groin - 05 / 04 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Graham has been held out of the previous two games with a left adductor strain, and he will not lace up Sunday against the Mavericks.
Romeo Langford (SG) Out Tues Rest - 04 / 04 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Langford will not dress for Tuesday's clash versus the Suns as he will be given a day of rest.
Zach Collins (PF) Prob Thurs Finger - 03 / 04 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Collins sat out the last contest with a left fifth finger laceration, but it is expected that he will suit up Thursday against the Trail Blazers.