Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors Preview
The Golden State Warriors (-145) will look to extend their win streak to three games when they take on the Toronto Raptors (+121) at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off for this non-conference matchup is scheduled for 7:30 ET.
Golden State is currently favored by 2.5 points and is 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 31-27. Toronto is 12th in the East with a mark of 22-37.
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Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Warriors and Raptors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Warriors have a record of 2-1. The Warriors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 244 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Warriors offense has averaged 123 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Golden State posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 8-2 ATS.
- Toronto has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 125 points per game while allowing 120. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Golden State has an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 8-2 straight up.
Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Warriors have an ATS record of 32-25 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, Golden State is 19-8 ATS compared to 13-17 ATS at home.
As the favorite, the Warriors have a record of 25-12 this season, and they have been favored in 37 of their 58 games. Their ATS record as the favorite is 18-19, and they have won their last two games as the favorite.
Golden State’s O/U record for the season is 29-28-1, and the under has hit in their last five games. Today’s O/U line of 237.5 is higher than the team’s season average of 233.1.
In their most recent game, the Warriors defeated the Knicks by a score of 110-99. The O/U line for that game was 223 points. Golden State covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites.
Out of the Western Conference teams, the Warriors are currently in 10th place with a record of 31-27. Against the West, they are 16-21 compared to 15-6 in non-conference games.
On average, Golden State’s games have finished with 236.1 points this season. The team has a scoring differential of +4.7 points per game on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are the 6th highest-scoring team in the NBA at 119.1 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 120.9 points per game compared to 117.5 at home.
Golden State is one of the league’s top three-point shooting teams, ranking 2nd in made threes per game at 15.1. Overall, they are hitting 37% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
So far, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.3% of their games. When it comes to pace, they are 9th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game.
On the defensive side, Warriors is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 117.0 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.5% from downtown.
In terms of their over/under record, the Raptors are 32-26-1 for the season. The over has hit in each of their last three games, and their games have averaged 232.4 points per game compared to today’s line of 237.5.
Toronto’s last game finished with a combined score of 261 points, going over the O/U line of 241. However, the Raptors lost to the Mavericks by a score of 136-125.
This season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 32-26-1. Today will be their 11th game with a higher O/U line than 237.5, and their games have averaged 229.5 points per game.
Against the spread, the Raptors are 29-30 for the season, including a record of 13-16 at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games and are 20-19 vs. the spread as the underdog.
Toronto is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-37. In non-conference games, they are 7-14 and 1-11 against other teams in the Atlantic Division.
At 114.6 points per game, the Raptors are 16th in the NBA in scoring. However, at home, they are averaging just 111.8 points per game (26th).
When it comes to pace, Toronto is 14th in the league at 99.2 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA average in 49.2% of their games. They have also outscored their scoring average in each of their last five games.
Facing Golden State, the Raptors aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 117.8 points allowed per game (22nd). When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Raptors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.2% from downtown.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Warriors to win this one with a projected score of 124-119.
Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Warriors on the moneyline
- The Warriors should also cover at -2.5
- Projecting a combined 243 points, we like the over
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Chris Boucher – Illness – Questionable
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Andrew Wiggins – Personal – Out
- Gui Santos – Knee – Out
