Game Overview
On Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. EST, the San Antonio Spurs will visit the Toronto Raptors in a highly anticipated matchup. This game will be held in Toronto, and the Spurs are entering as 7.5-point favorites, according to BETMGM, with an over/under set at 229.5 points.
Team Performance
Currently sitting second in the Western Conference with a record of 41-16, the Spurs are enjoying an impressive nine-game winning streak. They have proven to be formidable on the road with a 20-10 record. Leading the charge for San Antonio is Victor Wembanyama, who contributes significantly with an average of 24.2 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. The team excels defensively, grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game, making them the leaders in the Western Conference in this category.
On the other hand, the Raptors hold a 34-24 record, placing them fifth in the Eastern Conference. They have had a mixed bag at home, managing to secure 16 wins against 14 losses. Toronto’s offense scores an average of 113.7 points per game while outscoring their opponents by a slim margin of 1.9 points. Brandon Ingram is a key player for the Raptors, averaging 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists.
Previous Matchup
The two teams previously met this season, where the Spurs emerged victorious with a score of 121-103 on October 28, with Wembanyama leading the way for San Antonio, scoring 24 points in that game.
Recent Performance
As for recent performance, the Raptors have been 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 112.4 points and shooting 46.8% from the field. In comparison, the Spurs were on fire with a 9-1 record over their last ten, posting 124.3 points per game while shooting an impressive 50.2% from the field.
Injury Reports
Injury reports indicate that the Raptors will be without Jakob Poeltl (day-to-day for injury management) and Scottie Barnes (day-to-day due to a quad issue). The Spurs also have notable absences with David Jones Garcia out for the rest of the season due to an ankle injury and Mason Plumlee unavailable as he undergoes reconditioning.
