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Spurs vs Suns Prediction 2/20/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 04:41:43 +0000

The Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs collide at the Frost Bank Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Suns Pick.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting beaten by the Rockets in a 119-111 road defeat on Wednesday. Kevin Durant led the team with 37 points and nine assists on 15 of 22 shooting, Bol Bol added 15 points while Nick Richards chipped in with 11 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. As a team, the Suns shot 51 percent from the field and 10 of 26 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and looked to be in control when they poured in 35 points in the third quarter to build an 11-point lead, before they went cold and got outscored by 35-19 in the fourth quarter to allow the Rockets off the hook in the end.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in a rut as they’ve lost 10 of their last 14 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting routed by the red-hot Celtics in a 116-103 road defeat on Wednesday. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 23 points and five assists, Victor Wembenyama added 17 points with 13 rebounds and four assists while Stephon Castle chipped in with 20 points off the bench. As a team, the Spurs shot 43 percent from the field and nine of 39 from the 3-point line as they failed to match the Celtics from the start and were never really in the contest after falling behind by 24 points early.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Spurs have won each of their last four games as home underdogs following a road loss.
The Suns have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Spurs’ last eight games.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Spurs have lost each of their last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Suns have won eight of their last nine road games against Spurs teams that held a losing record.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against the Spurs following a loss.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Suns’ last five road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Spurs’ last four games against the Suns following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Spurs vs Suns Prediction

The Suns could still be shorthanded with Devin Booker and Grayson Allen both listed on the injury report, while the Spurs have listed Victor Wembenyama as doubtful due to an illness. The Suns have been well below their best lately, but they still have Durant and Beal which is more than enough firepower to take down a struggling Spurs team who could be missing their big man who is so important on both ends of the floor. This is a game I would rather stay away from as you couldn’t trust either team with any confidence, but the Suns are tempting at the short line in this spot.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Suns vs. Spurs 2/20/25

Hans Geevers — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:02:00 +0000

On Thursday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow evening’s Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $12,000

How important has San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama been to the Spurs this season? Let’s take a look at Wembanyama’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 46 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a massive 53.4 Draftking points a game.

More recently, in the San Antonio Spurs 131-121 win over the Washington Wizards nine days ago, Victor Wembanyama played exceptionally well. More specifically, Wembanyama compiled 31 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in the San Antonio Spurs victory over the Washington Wizards.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the San Antonio Spurs win over Wizards just mentioned, Wembanyama amassed a whopping 69.3 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my view, Victor Wembanyama is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Chris Paul, Point Guard, San Antonio Spurs $6,400

San Antonio point guard Chris Paul has been the leader in the backcourt that the San Antonio Spurs have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at the veteran point guard’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 52 games that point guard Chris Paul has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Paul has averaged 9.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 1.3 steals a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Chris Paul to continue his outstanding play in tomorrow night’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Kevin Durant, Forward (Phoenix Suns) $9,200: Devin Booker, Guard (Phoenix Suns) $9,000: De’Aaron Fox, Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $8,000.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Spurs vs. Celtics 2/12/25

Hans Geevers — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:25:32 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Boston Celtics vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $12,000

Center Victor Wembanyama has undoubetedly been a standout performer for the San Antonio Spurs this season. Having stated that, how has the talented young center played from a statistical standpoint? Let’s examine Wembanyama’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 45 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a robust 54.5 Draftking points a game.

More recently, in the San Antonio Spurs impressive 144-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks two weeks ago, Wembanyama played exceptionally well. In the Spurs victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, Victor Wembanyama compiled 30 points, 14 rebounds, one assist and six blocks.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the San Antonio Spurs win over the Bucks, Wembanyama tallied a massive 64.5 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers that I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position.

In my opinion, Victor Wembanyama is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am rolling with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jaylen Brown, Forward, Boston Celtics $9,000

In 46 games that forward Jaylen Brown has played for the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brown is averaging a robust 22.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks a game.

Last month, in the Atlanta Hawks 119-115 upset victory over the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown certainly played at a high level. Brown accumulated 24 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block in the Atlanta Hawks win over the Boston Celtics.

It is noteworthy that the Boston Celtics have listed Jalyen Brown as questionable for this evening’s game. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game slate.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): De’Aaron Fox, Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $9,200: Jayson Tatum, Forward (Boston Celtics) $10,800: Payton Pritchard, Point Guard (Boston Celtics) $7,000.

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Celtics vs Spurs Prediction 2/12/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:12:39 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Celtics vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Magic, beat the Wizards, and then play the Suns, Pistons, and Pelicans next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points and 10.9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.3 points and 9.3 assists. Devin Vassell is the third double-digit scorer and Stephon Castle is dishing 3.6 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Knicks and Heat, and play the 76ers, Knicks, and Raptors next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 108.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22.9 points and 6 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

The Celtics have won each of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Spurs have lost each of their last 37 Wednesday games against teams that held a winning record.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Wednesday night games.
The home team has covered the spread in six of the Spurs’ last seven games.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Celtics have lost each of their last seven games as home favorites following a win.
The Spurs have won each of their last 12 night games against the Celtics following a road win.
The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine home games following a win.
The Spurs have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Celtics following a win.

Total Points Facts

Eight of the Spurs’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Celtics’ last five games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Celtics vs Spurs Injury Report

The Celtics will be without Jrue Holiday, while Torrey Craig and Jaylen Brown are questionable.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix and Charles Bassey.

Celtics vs Spurs Prediction

I’ve been fading the Celtics in these big favorite spots all year, and they’re just 22-31-1 ATS on the season overall. However, the Spurs are still trying to figure things out these last few weeks as they’ve lost six of their last nine games and that includes a ridiculously bad loss to the Hornets. This will be the sixth straight road game for the Spurs. The Celtics have looked bored at times this season, but they can still pour it on when motivated, and this is a chance to empty the chamber with the break right around the corner. The Spurs are 9-15 SU on the road this season. Give me the Celtics in a double-digit home victory.

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Wizards vs Spurs Prediction 2/10/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:26:13 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards meet Monday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Hornets and Magic, and then play the Celtics, Suns, and Pistons next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points and 10.9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.3 points and 9.3 assists. Devin Vassell is the third double-digit scorer and Stephon Castle is dishing 3.6 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Cavs and Hawks, and they play the Pacers, Bucks, and Magic next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.9 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 121.6 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.8 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.8 points and 4 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Corey Kispert is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

The Wizards have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against the Spurs following a loss.
The Spurs have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.
The home team has covered the spread in five of the Spurs’ last six games.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Wizards have lost each of their last 14 games against Southwest Division opponents.
The road team has won each of the Wizards’ last seven games.
The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents.
The road team has covered the spread in six of the Wizards’ last seven games.

Matchup/League Facts

The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (121.6).
The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-13.7).
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.7).
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.0).

Wizards vs Spurs Injury Report

The Washington Wizards will be without Anthony Gill, Marcus Smart, Alex Sarr, Khris Middleton, and Saddiq Bey. Kyshawn George is questionable.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix and Charles Bassey.

Wizards vs Spurs Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs could obviously win this game comfortably, but they’ve also lost four of their last five games and continue to play games close to the vest. The Spurs just lost to the Hornets and Magic, and they’re still working on a key player in Fox. Things don’t just come together overnight. The Washington Wizards are also quietly playing decent ball with wins in three of their last five games, and they’ve covered four of their last five games. The Wizards have won 33.3 percent of their season games in their last five contests. Also, a look-ahead spot for the Spurs with the Celtics on deck. Give me the Wizards and the free double-digit points.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Spurs vs. Magic 2/8/25

Hans Geevers — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:27:17 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Orlando Magic and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Orlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $11,400

Center Victor Wembanyama has been a standout performer for the San Antonio Spurs this season. Having stated that, how has the talented young center played from a statistical standpoint? Let’s examine Wembanyama’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 43 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a robust 54.3 Draftking points a game.

One week ago, in the San Antonio Spurs dominating 144-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Wembanyama played exceptionally well. In the Spurs victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, Victor Wembanyama compiled 30 points, 14 rebounds, one assist and six blocks.

Flex Plays

Stephon Castle, Guard, San Antonio Spurs $6,000

In addition to center Victor Wembanyama, rookie guard Stephon Castle has been a key contributor to the San Antonio Spurs offense this season. Let’s review Castle’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 48 games that guard Stephon Castle has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Castle has averaged a rather impressive 12.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.3 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): De’Aaron Fox, Point Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $9,200: Paolo Banchero, Power Forward (Orlando Magic) $9,000: Franz Wagner, Small Forward (Orlando Magic) $8,800.

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Magic vs Spurs Prediction 2/8/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:00:08 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic meet Saturday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Hornets, beat the Hawks, and then play the Wizards, Celtics, and Suns next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.6 points and 10.9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 24 points and 13 assists. Devin Vassell is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic lost to the Nuggets, beat the Kings, and they play the Hawks, Hornets, and Grizzlies next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 103.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 105.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25.1 points and 5.2 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Goga Bitadze is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

The Spurs have lost each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
The Magic have won 29 of their last 31 home games against teams that held a losing record.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Magic have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
The Spurs have won three of their last four games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The Magic have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Points Facts

Eleven of the Magic’s last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Spurs’ last four games at Kia Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Magic vs Spurs Injury Report

The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Mac McClung is questionable after just signing a two-way contract.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix and Charles Bassey.

Magic vs Spurs Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs are on the end of a back-to-back and just lost to the Hornets in the final seconds. It could be tough to get off the canvas. The Magic at home with the rest advantage is why they’re slight favorites. I’m still siding with the Spurs. The Magic shouldn’t be favored against anyone, with losses in eight of their last 10 games. The Magic have scored under 100 points in six of their last nine games. That’s beyond pathetic in today’s NBA. The Magic have gotten worse since getting healthy. It’s bizarre. I’m not laying points with the Magic regardless of the circumstances. The Magic need to learn how to put the ball in the hoop. Give me the Spurs and the bucket.

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Hornets vs Spurs Prediction 2/7/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:05:29 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Hawks, and then play the Magic, Wizards, and Celtics next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.6 points and 10.9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 24 points and 13 assists. Devin Vassell is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Wizards and Bucks, and they play the Pistons, Nets, and Magic next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.9 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.4 points and 7.7 rebounds. Grant Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

The Spurs have lost each of their last six road games following a road win.
The Hornets have won six of their last seven games against the Spurs.
The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Southeast Division opponents.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The road team has won each of the Hornets’ last six games.
The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 15 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

Ten of the Hornets’ last 11 games as home underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Five of the Spurs’ last six night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

Hornets vs Spurs Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. LaMelo Ball will be out with an ankle injury. Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish are questionable after getting traded from the Lakers.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix and Charles Bassey. Patrick Baldwin Jr. is questionable after getting traded from the Bucks.

Hornets vs Spurs Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets have lost six straight games, and they’re rolling with a skeleton crew at this point. The Hornets are down their best players in Miller and Ball, but they also traded Mark Williams, Tre Mann, and Cody Martin. It’s hard to take the Hornets seriously at the moment. The San Antonio Spurs have lost seven of their last 10 games, but they have expectations and need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to push for a postseason berth. De’Aaron Fox was fabulous in his Spurs debut, and he’s only going to get more comfortable with more reps. Thick line for a young team that’s not playing great, but this is a must-win spot for the Spurs and the Hornets don’t have the active bodies to compete. This game shouldn’t be close.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Spurs vs. Hawks 2/5/25

Hans Geevers — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:05:51 +0000

The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Atlanta Hawks and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Atlanta Hawks vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s San Antonio Spurs vs. Atlanta Hawks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $11,800

In the 41 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a robust 54.7 Draftking points a game.

More recently, in the San Antonio Spurs dominating 140-110 win over the Indiana Pacers two weeks ago, Wembanyama played exceptionally well. In the San Antonio Spurs victory over the Pacers, Victor Wembanyama accumulated 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, five blocks and one steal.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Spurs win over the Pacers, Wembanyama tallied a massive 66.3 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers that I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position.

In my view, Victor Wembanyama is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Stephon Castle, Guard, San Antonio Spurs $6,400

In the 46 games that guard Stephon Castle has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Castle has averaged a rather impressive 12.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.3 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Trae Young, Point Guard (Atlanta Hawks) $10,600: De’Aaron Fox, Point Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $9,000: Harrison Barnes, Small Forward (San Antonio Spurs) $5,400: Dyson Daniels, Guard (Atlanta Hawks) $8,400.

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Hawks vs Spurs Prediction 2/5/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:18:49 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Heat and Grizzlies, and then play the Hornets, Magic, and Wizards next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.6 points and 10.9 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 16.2 points and 3 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Stephon Castle is dishing 3.6 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Pacers, beat the Pistons, and then play the Bucks, Wizards, and Magic next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 115.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 22.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter is averaging 18.9 points and 3.9 rebounds. Dyson Daniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

The Hawks have won each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Spurs have lost nine of their last 10 road games against Southeast Division opponents.
The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Wednesday night games.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Hawks have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
The Spurs have won each of their last six games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites against Southeast Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.2%).
The Hawks rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.8).
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.8).
The Spurs rank T1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.3).

Hawks vs Spurs Injury Report

The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson, Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Cody Zeller, and Kobe Bufkin. Trae Young is probable despite an Achilles issue.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix and Charles Bassey. Chris Paul is questionable with a finger injury.

Hawks vs Spurs Prediction

The Atlanta Hawks are banged up and not playing well, as they’ve now lost eight of their last 10 games. The Hawks could easily have lost nine of their last 10 games if Young didn’t hit a last-second shot against the Pistons. The Spurs can’t keep piling up the losses if they’re serious about pushing for a playoff spot, and De’Aaron Fox is expected to make his debut. It’s going to take time for Fox to get rolling with his new teammates, but there’s no excuse to lose to this version of the Hawks. The Spurs need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to make the postseason. Give me the Spurs and the chalk in what should be viewed as a must-win.

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Grizzlies vs Spurs Prediction 2/3/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:51:02 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies meet Monday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Heat, beat the Bucks, and then play the Hawks, Hornets, and Magic next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.6 points and 10.9 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 16.2 points and 3 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Stephon Castle is dishing 3.6 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Rockets and Bucks, and they play the Raptors, Thunder, and Suns next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.3 points and 7.5 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

The Spurs have lost each of their last 14 night games against Grizzlies teams that held a winning record.
The Grizzlies have won each of their last 13 games at FedExForum against teams that held a losing record.
The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Spurs have won 10 of their last 11 games when playing with a rest advantage.
The Grizzlies have lost six of their last 10 games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The road team has covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Spurs and Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.

Matchup/League Facts

The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (45.4).
The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.4).
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.0).
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (67.4%).

Grizzlies vs Spurs Injury Report

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Marcus Smart, Vince Williams Jr., and Cam Spencer. Ja Morant is questionable with a shoulder injury, and he didn’t play last night.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix due to a shoulder injury. Victor Wembanyama is questionable with an illness.

Grizzlies vs Spurs Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs should have an extra pep in their step after trading for De’Aaron Fox, but I doubt he’s cleared to play tonight. Victor Wembanyama is also still questionable with an illness and already missed a game because of it. The Memphis Grizzlies are on the end of a back-to-back, but they continue to win and cover numbers. The Grizzlies are 32-17 ATS on the season. There’s also a chance Morant returns from injury. The Grizzlies are 20-5 SU at home this season. It’s hard to step in front of that. The Grizzlies smoked the Spurs a couple of weeks ago, 140-112. The Grizzlies have won nine of the last 10 games against the Spurs overall. I’d need more points to truly consider the Spurs. Give me the Grizzlies for another win and cover.

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Spurs vs Heat Prediction 2/1/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 04:24:45 +0000

The Miami Heat pay a visit to the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Heat Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Heat Pick.

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have been in a funk as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Cavaliers in a 126-106 home defeat on Wednesday. Tyler Herro led the team with 22 points and six assists, Terry Rozier added 22 points off the bench while Bam Adebayo chipped in with 22 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Heat shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 43 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Cavaliers from the start, scoring just 41 points in the first half, before they got run over in the fourth quarter to suffer another blowout defeat at home. The Heat will play the Bulls, 76ers, and Nets next.

San Antonio Spurs

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been playing well below their best lately as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after blowing past the Bucks in a 144-118 statement win last night. Victor Wembenyama led the team with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks, Keldon Johnson added 24 points off the bench, Stephon Castle scored 20 points with eight rebounds and six assists while Harrison Barnes chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Spurs shot 49 percent from the field and 24 of 50 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 70 points in the first half to keep pace with the Bucks early on before they dominated the second half by 74-47 to run up the score and earn the statement win at home. The Spurs will take on the Grizzlies and Hawks after this game.

Spurs vs Heat Prediction

The Heat are still shorthanded with Josh Richardson and Jimmy Butler still out, while the Spurs are coming in with a full squad once again. The Heat still open as slight favorites because the Spurs are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, but the Spurs looked like a different team last night and I think they can maintain that momentum with another win at home in this spot.

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Spurs vs Bucks Prediction 1/31/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:18:45 +0000

The Milwaukee Bucks invade the Frost Bank Center to battle the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Bucks Pick.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have been in pretty good form as they’ve won nine of their last 12 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting routed by the Trail Blazers in a 125-112 road defeat on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 39 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists on 17 of 24 shooting, Damian Lillard added 20 points with six assists while Brook Lopez chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Bucks shot 50 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 36 points in the first quarter to take an early 12-point lead, but it didn’t last long at all as the Trail Blazers dominated from the second quarter onwards to send the Bucks to a disappointing road defeat. The Bucks will play the Grizzlies, Thunder, Hornets, Hawks, and 76ers next.

San Antonio Spurs

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in a real slump as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Clippers in a 128-116 loss on Wednesday. Victor Wembenyama led the team with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, Stephon Castle added 20 points, Devin Vassell scored 19 points while Harrison Barnes chipped in with 15 points and seven assists. As a team, the Spurs shot 48 percent from the field and 14 of 42 from the 3-point line as they really took the fight to the Clippers and led late in the fourth quarter, before the Clippers went on a 13-0 run to snatch the game away from them.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Spurs have won each of their eight previous home games against the Bucks following a home loss.
The Bucks have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
The home team has covered the spread in 10 of the Bucks’ last 11 games.
The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

The Bucks have won each of their last six games following a road loss.
The Spurs have lost each of their last five home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Bucks’ last nine games.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Frost Bank Center.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Spurs’ last seven games has gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Bucks’ last five games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.

Spurs vs Bucks Prediction

The Bucks are still missing Bobby Portis and they have AJ Green listed as questionable, while the Spurs are keeping an eye on Sidy Cissoko who is questionable. The Bucks really laid an egg in their last game as they just couldn’t stay in the contest despite a hot start from Antetokounmpo, but they were playing on a second game of a back-to-back set, so we’ll excuse that. The Spurs have been struggling for a while now and they will be kicking themselves after trading shots with the Clippers in a close contest, only to get blown out in the end on Wednesday. The Bucks should be well-rested as they haven’t played since Tuesday and I think they should bounce back with a win and cover at this short line.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Clippers vs. Spurs 1/29/25

Hans Geevers — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:05:05 +0000

On Wednesday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-James Harden, Point Guard, Los Angeles Clippers $10,400

Veteran point guard James Harden has certainly been an essential part of the Los Angeles Clippers starting lineup this season. Having stated that, how has Harden performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Harden’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 43 games that point guard James Harden has played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Harden is averaging a robust 45.6 Draftkings points a game.

Last week, in the Los Angeles Clippers 110-93 win over the Washington Wizards, Clippers point guard James Harden certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Harden compiled 17 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and one block in the Clippers victory over the Washington Wizards.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Los Angeles Clippers victory over the Washington Wizards just mentioned, James Harden amassed a whopping 57.5 Draftkings points.

In my view, Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with James Harden at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Ivica Zubac, Center, Los Angeles Clippers $9,400

In addition to point guard James Harden, center Ivica Zubac been a key contributor to the Los Angeles Clippers success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s review Zubaz’s recent statistical game data to better illustrate my previous statement.

In the last 44 games that center Ivica Zubac played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Zubac is averaging an impressive 15.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.7 steals a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Ivica Zubac to continue his quality play in tonight’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Victor Wembanyama, Center (San Antonio Spurs) $12,000: Harrison Barnes, Forward (San Antonio Spurs) $5,600: Stephon Castle, Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $6,800.

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Spurs vs Clippers Prediction 1/29/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:26:40 +0000

The Los Angeles Clippers invade the Frost Bank Center to battle the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Clippers Pick.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have been in pretty good form as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall, but they will be eager to bounce back here after coming up painfully short to the Suns in a 111-109 road defeat on Monday. Ivica Zubac led the team with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists, James Harden added 24 points with 10 assists while Norman Powell chipped in with 23 points. As a team, the Clippers shot 49 percent from the field and 10 of 32 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to cut an early 13-point deficit to just one point with 40.1 seconds remaining but they just couldn’t get over the hump. All five starters finished in double figures in scoring, but the bench combined for just eight points.

San Antonio Spurs

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in a slump as they’ve lost seven of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting embarrassed by the Pacers in a 136-98 loss in Paris on Saturday. Harrison Barnes led the team with 25 points on nine of 14 shooting, Victor Wembenyama added 20 points with 12 rebounds, Stephon Castle scored 17 points while Chris Paul chipped in with 11 points and eight assists. As a team, the Spurs shot just 41 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the urgency of the Pacers from the start and fought hard just to stay within striking distance until the fourth quarter where they got blown out by 38-12 to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Spurs have won each of their last 10 games when playing with a rest advantage.
The Clippers have lost five of their last six road games.
The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

The Clippers have won each of their last 11 road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Spurs have lost each of their last 36 Wednesday games against teams that held a winning record.
The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a loss.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Spurs’ last six games has gone OVER the total points line.
Six of the Clippers’ last seven night games at Frost Bank Center have gone UNDER the total points line.

Spurs vs Clippers Prediction

The Clippers are still without Cam Christie and Kris Dunn, while the Spurs are still missing Sidy Cissoko. The Clippers are coming into this game with plenty of momentum as they were on a nice run before getting stopped by the Suns in a tough loss on Monday. The Spurs haven’t played since Saturday when they got smashed by 38 points to the Pacers in Paris. I am sure we will see a response from the Spurs after getting embarrassed in their last game. Maybe they storm out and take the lead at halftime, but in the end, I think the more reliable Clippers get the job done on the road.

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Spurs vs Pacers Prediction 1/25/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 06:37:42 +0000

The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs meet Saturday in NBA action at the Accor Arena. Here’s a Spurs vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the 76ers, lost to the Spurs, and they play the Pistons, Hawks, and Jazz next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Heat, beat the Pacers, and then play the Clippers, Bucks, and Heat next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.8 points and 3.1 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Pacers and Spurs.
The Pacers have lost each of their last four games against Spurs teams that held a losing record.
The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents following a win.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

The Pacers have won 17 of their last 18 games as favorites after losing as favorites.
The Spurs have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
The Pacers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites after losing as favorites.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (4.0) this season.
Chris Paul ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.1) this season.

Indiana Pacers Player Facts

Tyrese Haliburton ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.8) this season.
Myles Turner ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Spurs rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.0).
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.0).
The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (461) this season.
The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.5) this season.

Spurs vs Pacers Injury Report

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson or James Wiseman.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix.

Spurs vs Pacers Prediction

It’s just one game, and the Indiana Pacers are still 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. I still can’t get over allowing 140 points in regulation. Just when you thought the Pacers were turning the corner, they allowed 60 percent shooting from the field. The San Antonio Spurs are the crowd favorite in France for obvious reasons, and Wembanyama went crazy his first time out in a 30-point triple-double. While you’d expect a better effort from the Pacers in the second meeting, I still can’t get over that blowout on Thursday. The value is with the Spurs and the free bucket. I’ll take it.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Pacers vs. Spurs 1/25/25

Hans Geevers — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:55:25 +0000

Tomorrow afternoon, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow afternoon’s Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $12,600

In the 37 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a robust 54.7 Draftking points a game.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? How did Wembanyama perform in the game? In the San Antonio Spurs dominating 140-110 win over the Indiana Pacers two days ago, Wembanyama played exceptionally well. In the San Antonio Spurs victory over the Pacers, Victor Wembanyama accumulated 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, five blocks and one steal.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Spurs win over the Pacers, Wembanyama tallied a massive 66.3 Draftkings points.

Flex Plays

Stephon Castle, Guard, San Antonio Spurs $5,200

In the 41 games that guard Stephon Castle has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Castle has averaged a respectable 11.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Pascal Siakam., Power Forward (Indiana Pacers) $8,600: Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $9,200: Harrison Barnes, Small Forward (San Antonio Spurs) $5,000: Chris Paul, Point Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $7,400.

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Pacers vs Spurs Prediction 1/23/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:20:10 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Accor Arena. Here’s a Pacers vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Grizzlies and Heat, and then play the Clippers, Bucks, and Heat next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.8 points and 3.1 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Pistons and 76ers, and they play the Pistons, Hawks, and Jazz next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

The Pacers have won each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
The Spurs have lost each of their last 12 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Pacers.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Spurs and Pacers.
The Pacers have lost 13 of their last 25 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Spurs and Pacers.

Matchup/League Facts

The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points (448) this season.
The Pacers rank 30th for second-chance points per game (10.4) this season.
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.9).
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.1).

Pacers vs Spurs Injury Report

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson or James Wiseman.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Jeremy Sochan and Riley Minix.

Pacers vs Spurs Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs continued to compete, and there was a period where they looked like they were turning the corner. The problem is the Spurs have lost seven of their last 10 games and have failed to cover six of those contests. At some, point, the Spurs need to start finishing games and cashing tickets. The Indiana Pacers are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and they’re 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. I know the French crowd is going to be behind Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs will want to win for him, but we’re being asked to lay a single bucket with the team in much better form. I’ll gladly lay the bucket with the Pacers in France.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Spurs vs. Pacers 1/23/25

Hans Geevers — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:33:19 +0000

The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Indiana Pacers and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this tomorrow’s San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $13,000

Talented San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has quickly ascended to be one of the best players in the NBA. Havig stated that, how has the gifted young center played from a statistical standpoint this season? Let’s review Wembanyama’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 36 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a robust 54.4 Draftking points a game.

More recently, In the Memphis Grizzlies 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs two days ago, Wembanyama played rather well. Let me be more specific. In the Grizzlies victory over the San Antonio Spurs, center Victor Wembanyama accumulated 13 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, eight blocks and two steals.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Grizzlies win over the Spurs, Wembanyama tallied 53.5 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Victor Wembanyama is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Pascal Siakam, Forward, Indiana Pacers $9,400

In the 43 games that Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Siakam is averaging an impressive 36.8 Draftkings points a game.

Last month, in the Indiana Pacers 123-114 win over the Boston Celtics, Pascal Siakam played rather well. Siakam accumulated 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Celtics.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Boston Celtics just mentioned, forward Pascal Siakam compiled 43.5 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this game (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $9,800: Chris Paul, Point Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $8,200: Stephon Castle, Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $5,600.

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Heat vs Spurs Prediction 1/19/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 07:38:31 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat meet Sunday in NBA action at the Kaseya Center. Here’s a Heat vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Heat vs Spurs Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Lakers, and then play the Pacers, Clippers, and Bucks next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.8 points and 3.1 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Miami Heat lost to the Nuggets and Lakers, and they play the Trail Blazers, Bucks, and Nets next. The Miami Heat are averaging 110.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 46 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 24.3 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler is averaging 17.6 points and 5.5 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Terry Rozier is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Miami Heat will win

The Spurs have lost each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
The Heat have won 19 of their last 21 games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Heat’s last four games.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Heat have lost each of their last two games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
The road team has won each of the Spurs’ last three games.
The Heat have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four day games.
The Spurs have covered the spread in five of their last six games as road underdogs.

Miami Heat Player Facts

Tyler Herro ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.0) this season.
Bam Adebayo ranks 6th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (4.1) this season.
Chris Paul ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Heat rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.7%).
The Heat rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.0).
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.0).
The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.3).

Heat vs Spurs Injury Report

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Jeremy Sochan and Riley Minix.

The Miami Heat will be without Josh Richardson and Dru Smith.

Heat vs Spurs Prediction

The Miami Heat are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but I’m still not sure if they’re a good team. The Heat have lost three straight games, and they’ve failed to cover seven of their last 10 games. Jimmy Butler coming back doesn’t change much, as the Heat still can’t score, and he’s not playing with the same intensity he does come playoff time. The Spurs have cooled off with losses in five of their last six games, but they’re competitive in most of those efforts and just need to learn how to finish down the stretch. The Spurs have a clear size advantage down low, which could be the difference. I’ll grab the bucket in a game the Spurs could win outright.

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