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Experts update Spurs predictions after shocking Victor Wembanyama injury update
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Reviewed by Nick Slade
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the NBA regular season and our experts have update their predictions after this pivotal news update.
Victor Wembanyama will likely miss the remainder of the NBA's regular season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder as reported on Thursday afternoon in a breaking news update.
Wembanyama Ruled Out for Season
After being listed as doubtful for the San Antonio Spurs' first game back after the NBA All-Star break, the Spurs revealed that their second-year superstar is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis, or blood clot, in his right shoulder.
Thew news has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA landscape, as the young 7-footer from France was up to -3000 to win the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, with the Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. now taking the top spot.
The San Antonio Spurs issued the following statement on Wembanyama's condition:
"The San Antonio Spurs today announced that Victor Wembanyama has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The condition was discovered when Wembanyama returned to San Antonio following the All-Star Game in San Francisco. Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024-25 regular season. The team will provide updates as appropriate."
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 20, 2025
Experts Update Spurs Predictions After Wembanyama Update
The loss of Wembanyama is a big blow to San Antonio, even for a team who was facing an uphill battle to make the playoffs.
The Spurs, 23-29, had just a 1.3% probability to reach the NBA Finals before the injury with odds of +10000. Now, that will effectively move to 0% after the Dimers models runs its latest simulations on the NBA season.
The immediate effects are more clear - Dimers' Spurs vs. Suns predictions reveal De'Aaron Fox as the team's highest-projected scorer with 26 points, while Jeremy Sochan slotting in as the team's leading rebounder, currently projected for 6 rebounds.
The Suns are now projected to win with a 60% probability and cover the -2.5-point spread against San Antonio on Thursday evening.
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Bet365 Adjust Spurs Odds After Wembanyama Injury News
With Wembanyama ruled out and expected to miss the rest of the season, bet365 sportsbook has released updated odds to reflect his absence. Below are the latest lines in several Spurs markets:
Points props:
- De'Aaron Fox O/U 24.5 Points
- Stephon Castle O/U 14.5 Points
- Chris Paul O/U 9.5 Points
First Basket Scorer:
- Devil Vassell +550
- De'Aaron Fox +600
- Harrison Barnes +1000
Defensive Player of the Year
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies) -125
- Evan Mobley (Cavaliers) -110
- Luguentz Dot (Thunder) +1000
Boosted Same Game Parlay #1
- De'Aaron Fox 20+ PTS
- De'Aaron Fox 5+ AST
- De'Aaron Fox3+ 3PM
- Boosted Odds: +250 (from +225)
Boosted Same Game Parlay #2
- Chris Paul 10+ PTS
- Tyus Jones 10+ PTS
- Chris Paul 5+ AST
- Tyus Jones 5+ AST
- Boosted Odds: +450 (from +400)
Spurs vs. Suns Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Spurs and Suns at Moody Center is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.
- Who: San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns
- Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Moody Center
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