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posted December 28, 2007 at 15:18 in NBA Betting Trends

The San Antonio Spurs, (20-7 SU, 15-11-1 ATS, 12-15 O/U) have been winning despite a sudden rash of injuries that has caused each of the team’s all-star players to miss at least one game so far.

The Toronto Raptors, (15-14 SU, 15-13-1 ATS, 14-15 O/U) haven’t been able to build on the momentum they created by winning the Atlantic division last season, dealing with several injuries of their own to key players.

The Spurs (20-7) are coming off a 94-79 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday despite getting just eight points from superstar power forward Tim Duncan. The dominated the reeling Bulls, leading by as many as 25 points in the second half before going on cruise control.

The Toronto Raptors have lost three consecutive games, including a 122-103 blowout by the Phoenix Suns last Saturday. Though power forward Chris Bosh scored a career-high 42 points, nailing 22-of-24 free throws, the Raptors never really challenged the Suns at all and could be in serious trouble tonight as Bosh averages just 13.5 points per game in four career games in San Antonio.

Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Free Picks:

 

Key Raptors Trends

The Raptors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.

The Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

The Raptors are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.

Key Spurs Trends

The Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.

The Spurs are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 Friday games.

The Spurs are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Key Totals Trends

The Under is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 vs. NBA Southwest.

The Over is 5-0 in Raptors last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600.

The Under is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.

The Under is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.

Key Head-to-Head Trends

The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in San Antonio.

The Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Analysis: Although the Spurs may be without superstar swingman Manu Ginobili tonight, this game is an absolute ‘no-brainer’. Take the Spurs to pound the struggling Raptors tonight while winning by double digits.

NBA Free Picks: San Antonio -7.5 Points/Under 187 Total Points

08:35 PM EST NBA Odds

Toronto Raptors +7½ -110

San Antonio Spurs -7½ -110

Over 187 -110

Under 187 -110

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