Spurs vs. Raptors

We are backing the Spurs to extend their nine-game winning streak as they face a Toronto squad on the second leg of a back-to-back with a severely depleted frontcourt. With Raptors center Jakob Poeltl ruled out and All-Star Scottie Barnes questionable after sustaining a quad bruise in yesterday’s loss to OKC, Toronto lacks the size to address their 28th-ranked paint defense against Victor Wembanyama. San Antonio’s league-leading defensive rebounding and recent +4.2 net rating suggest they will dominate the interior and capitalize on Toronto’s rest disadvantage.