Sun Apr 13 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Raptors Expected to Give Spurs a Close Fight in Season Finale

**Toronto, ON** – The Toronto Raptors, despite securing the seventh-worst record in the NBA, are predicted to put up a strong fight against the San Antonio Spurs in their final regular season game today. Sports analyst Tom Oldfield predicts a close contest, favoring the Raptors to cover the spread (+5.5).

While the Raptors finished the season with a 30-51 record, Oldfield highlights their consistent effort and competitiveness throughout the year, particularly their impressive 48-32-1 against-the-spread (ATS) record. He believes this, coupled with the return of Scottie Barnes to the starting lineup, will keep the game close, offering a measure of revenge after a previous blowout loss to the Spurs.

Oldfield acknowledges the Spurs’ potential threat, even without key players Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox, pointing to their recent upset win over the Golden State Warriors. However, he anticipates a different atmosphere for the Raptors, free from the pressure of chasing lottery odds. He expects strong performances from young Raptors players like Jamal Shead, Jonathan Mogbo, and Jamison Battle, along with Ochai Agbaji’s continued hot shooting.

While Oldfield predicts a close final score, he also suggests betting the under (231.5) given the Raptors’ recent scoring struggles and the uncertainty surrounding Chris Paul’s playing time for the Spurs. Conversely, he favors the over on the Raptors’ first-half team total (55.5), citing Mogbo’s strong recent form as a key factor.

The game promises an exciting end to the regular season for both teams, with the Raptors looking to finish strong and the Spurs hoping to continue their surprising late-season surge.

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