Raptors Not Likely To Beat NBA Odds vs. Spurs

In most professional sports, the way in which you finish the season is often more important than how you start it. This is especially true if the team is heading into postseason play. It is not uncommon for a team to get on a hot streak in the final few weeks that they ride all the way to the finals. The San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors are a pair of teams heading in opposite directions right now, and they will face one another on Tuesday night’s NBA odds. Time: Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. ET Venue: AT&T Center, San Antonio National TV: none Opening line: San Antonio -7.5 (206)

NBA Odds Analysis and Game Preview

The Raptors have spent the majority of the season sitting in 2nd place in the East behind the Atlanta Hawks, but their recent poor play has seen them drop down to 4th. Toronto has lost 8 of their last 9 games, and have been leaking points at a ridiculous rate. They are now giving up an average of 101 PPG on the season, and that number will continue to climb if they cannot find a way to tighten things up on the defensive side of the ball. Toronto have been relying on offense all year, but their inability to play a two way game means that they are getting into shootouts and losing on an all too regular basis. They are not in any danger of giving up their lead in the division, but if they want to get home court advantage in the opening round of the playoffs, they are going to have to get a whole lot better. The defending champion San Antonio Spurs are a team heading in the opposite direction, as they have now won 5 games straight. The Spurs are now totally healthy and look set to make a serious run at the title once again. They are currently sitting in 7th spot in the West, but are just a ½ game out of 5th. This is a team that is starting to look very balanced on both sides of the ball. With a full squad to choose from, they are seeing their PPG average begin to climb, whilst also playing solid ball on the defensive side of the court. Make no mistake, this is a team that no-one in the West wants to face come playoff time.

Key Betting Trends

Toronto is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road San Antonio is 5-12-1 ATS in its last 18 games San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio’s last 12 games San Antonio is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home

What Should You Bet On?

These two teams are heading in very opposite directions right now, which is why I believe San Antonio have what it takes to walk away with the win in this one.