The Toronto Raptors spanked the San Antonio Spurs last meeting, 83-73, in San Antonio. The Raptors were 7-point road dogs with the over/under listed at 184.5. The Spurs failed to cash in on the spread and final score was way under the listed 184.5.
The Toronto Raptors as home underdogs play host to the San Antonio Spurs at -2 point favorites tonight, at the Air Canada Centre, for some slammin NBA action. The Raptors are 2-point home dogs with the over/under listed at 184. Get your Free NBA Picks in now!
The San Antonio Spurs have four wins during their seven game road trip. They recently lost to the Boston Celtics, 90-98. Tim Duncan led his team with 22pts and 14 rebounds while Manu Ginobili struggled from the 3-point line making 5 of 11. They are without Tony Parker, indefinitely, due to bone spurs in his foot. Since Parker’s been out the Spurs have won four of six. The Spurs offense is averaging 96 PPG, they’re ranked 11th from the field and their 3-point shooting is 7th best in the league.
On defense the Spurs are doing much better. They allow a 3rd ranked 91 PPG but are average at defending from the field. They are, however, excellent at preventing the 3-pointer from getting off and they make 74% from the free throw line. The top producer for the Spurs is Tim Duncan with 19 PPG and 11 rebounds per game. Fabricio Oberto is money from inside the paint making 63% of his shots. The Spurs currently sit in 3rd place in the Southwest Standings and are 12-12 when on the road. They are 22-26-1 ATS, 9-15 ATS on the road and 9-15 over/under away from home. Get your Free NBA Pick in now!
The Toronto Raptors have won six of their last ten after they most recently beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-82, on the road. They had four starters finish with double-digit points with no one player standing out as the star. At one point during the game the Raptors had a 26pt lead. The Raptors offense is averaging 99 PPG, they’re ranked 7th from the field and they are the best team in the league at making their 3-pointers. They make 81% of the free throw attempts.
On defense the Raptors allow 95 PPG, they’re awful at preventing the 3-pointer and they pull down an average 30 defensive rebounds a game. The go to guy for the Raptors is Chris Bosh with 22 PPG and 12 rebounds while Maceo Baston makes 73% from the field. The Raptors are currently sitting in 2nd place in the tough Atlantic Standings and are 14-10 when playing at home. They are 27-21-1 ATS, 14-10 ATS at home and 16-9 over/under when playing at home. Get your Free NBA Pick in now !
San Antonio (32-17) at Toronto (27-22)
Tipoff: Mon, Feb 11, 2008 7:00 PM ET
Line: BetUs.com
NBA Pick: Toronto +2
Bottom Line: The Raptors have been playing quality b-ball lately and with Tony Parker out the Raptors have a great chance at winning back to back over the Spurs. 3-point shooting will be key for the Raptors. Get your Free NBA Picks in now!
