San Antonio Spurs vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/23/25
The San Antonio Spurs travel to Toronto to take on the Raptors in this non-conference matchup. The Raptors are currently favored by 1 point and have dropped their last three games. The Spurs are 2-0 in their last two games and are 13th in the Western Conference.
This game will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 234.5 points.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors -1
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 23rd.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 92-90 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.7% and knocking down 9 threes.
Can the Spurs Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
The Spurs improved to 30-39 on the season with a 128-120 win over the 76ers on Friday. Playing at home, San Antonio entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with the 8-point victory. The game’s total score of 248 points went over the pre-game line of 234.5.
San Antonio took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 36-26. After a rough 3rd quarter where they were outscored 43-27, the Spurs bounced back in the 4th, holding the 76ers to 25 points while scoring 37. A key 10-0 run helped San Antonio turn a 117-113 lead into a 123-117 advantage.
The Spurs shot 52.8% from the field and hit 19 threes at a 48.7% clip in their win over the 76ers, scoring 128 points. Jeremy Sochan led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 64.7% from the floor.
Devin Vassell added 20 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter. Chris Paul and Keldon Johnson each scored 18, with Paul putting up 12 in the 3rd, while Stephon Castle and Harrison Barnes both added 9 points in the 4th.
Despite a tough 3rd quarter where they gave up 43 points, the Spurs held the 76ers to 25 points in the 4th, securing a 128-120 win. San Antonio allowed 120 points overall, with Philadelphia shooting 56% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the 76ers hit 14 threes at a 37% rate. The Spurs sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, San Antonio grabbed 25 defensive rebounds, allowed 5 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.
Do the Raptors Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Raptors fell to 24-46 on the season after a 117-114 road loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, Toronto kept it close, losing by just three points. The game’s total of 231 points went over the pre-game line of 224.5 by 6.5 points.
Toronto stayed competitive throughout, trailing 33-30 after the 1st quarter and 34-31 after the 2nd. They outscored Golden State 31-26 in the 3rd to cut the deficit to 93-92 heading into the 4th, but the Warriors edged them 24-22 in the final period.
Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 29 points and 10 rebounds in their 117-114 loss to the Warriors, shooting 68.8% from the field. Immanuel Quickley added 21 points, hitting 3 threes at a 42.9% clip, while Jakob Poeltl contributed 18 points, shooting 88.9% from the floor.
Toronto shot 56.4% overall, connecting on 11 threes at a 42.3% rate. Barnes scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Poeltl added 10 of his points in the 3rd.
Defensively, the Raptors tightened up in the 2nd half but couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd. They allowed 117 points overall, despite holding the Warriors to 26 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th. Toronto limited Golden State to 42% shooting from the field.
The Raptors struggled to contain the Warriors from beyond the arc, where they hit 19 threes at a 40% clip. Toronto also sent Golden State to the line 28 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Raptors finished with 37 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 4 blocks.