Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
TV: TSN, FanDuel Sports Southwest (FDSSW)
The red-hot San Antonio Spurs, winners of nine straight and one of the NBA’s most improved teams, visit a Toronto Raptors squad fighting for playoff positioning on the second night of a back-to-back. This inter-conference matchup pits the surging Spurs (currently 2nd in the West) against a Raptors team (5th in the East) that has shown flashes of contention but faces injury uncertainty and fatigue.
Recent Form (Last 10 Games)
Spurs: 9-1 or better in recent stretches (exact last-10 dominated by wins). They just beat the Pistons on the road (114-103 on Feb. 23) and the Kings (139-122). San Antonio is playing with elite efficiency, averaging well over 115-120 PPG while holding opponents under 110 in many recent outings. They are 6-1 ATS or stronger on the road during the streak.
Raptors: 6-4 in last 10. Recent results include a big road win at Milwaukee (122-94 on Feb. 22) but a home loss to Oklahoma City (107-116 on Feb. 24). Toronto scores efficiently when healthy but has been vulnerable defensively against top teams. They are 4-1 ATS in some recent samples but face a tough spot on short rest.
Injury Report
San Antonio Spurs:
- Harrison Ingram (G, two-way) – Out (G-League assignment).
- David Jones Garcia (F, two-way) – Out (ankle, out for season).
- Emmanuel Miller (F, two-way) – Out (G-League).
- Mason Plumlee (C) – Out (return-to-competition reconditioning).
- Core rotation (Wembanyama, Fox, Castle, Vassell, etc.) fully available and healthy.
Toronto Raptors:
- Scottie Barnes (F) – Questionable/GTD (quadriceps).
- Jakob Poeltl (C) – Questionable/GTD (injury management/back strain).
- Chucky Hepburn (G) – Questionable/GTD (knee).
- Status updates expected closer to tip; Toronto’s frontcourt depth would be tested heavily if both Barnes and Poeltl miss or are limited.
Key Player Matchups
- Victor Wembanyama (Spurs, ~24.2 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 2.8 BPG, All-Star level) vs. Jakob Poeltl / Scottie Barnes / Raptors frontcourt: Wemby is a matchup nightmare with his length, shot-blocking, and improving perimeter game. If Poeltl/Barnes are limited, Wemby could dominate the paint and glass while stretching the floor.
- De’Aaron Fox / Stephon Castle (Spurs backcourt) vs. Raptors guards (Quickley, etc.): Fox brings elite speed and scoring punch; Castle adds rookie-year defensive tenacity. Toronto’s perimeter defense must contain transition and pick-and-roll.
- Devin Vassell / Keldon Johnson / Julian Champagnie (Spurs wings) vs. Gradey Dick / RJ Barrett / Raptors wings: Spurs depth and 3-point shooting give them an edge in spacing.
- Rebounding & Paint Control: Spurs lead the league in blocks and defensive rebounding rate; Raptors rely on Barnes/Poeltl interior presence—if limited, Toronto could get out-rebounded badly.
Series History
The Spurs dominate the all-time series (39-20) and have won the last several meetings (4-1 or better in recent seasons, including a 121-103 win in October 2025). San Antonio is 4-1 SU in the last 5 and has covered in most recent encounters. Games tend to favor the Spurs’ length and pace.
Betting Trends
- Spurs are 30-23-4 ATS overall and excellent as road favorites (strong cover rate during win streak).
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in some recent samples but struggle vs. top West teams and on back-to-backs.
- Totals trend slightly Over when these teams play (combined scoring high due to pace); Spurs games often hit the Over lately.
- Spurs 6-1 ATS on the road in recent stretches; Raptors vulnerable at home vs. streaking opponents.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs – 7.5
Toronto Raptors 229.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026
