The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors meet Thursday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Warriors vs Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Trail Blazers and Suns, and they play the Spurs, Wizards, and Nets next. The Raptors have won six of their last nine games and are five games behind the 10th seed in the East.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.5 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Bucks, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Hawks, Heat, and Pelicans next. The Warriors have won 13 of their last 15 games. The Warriors have lost one home game since February 3.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 113.3 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 24.3 points and 6.1 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 17.2 points and 6.1 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 13 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have won 13 of their last 14 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Warriors following a loss.
- The Warriors have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Warriors following a road loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (42.2).
- The Warriors are one of only three teams to win a game when trailing by 20+ points after Q1 this season.
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.7).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).
Warriors vs Raptors Injury Report
Gary Payton II is questionable for the Warriors with a knee injury.
The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, Gradey Dick, Brandon Ingram, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl, and RJ Barrett.
Warriors vs Raptors Prediction
The Warriors have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month so it’s only right they’re big favorites in this spot. However, while the Raptors probably shouldn’t be winning games, they’ve won six of their last nine and are one of the most profitable teams in the NBA with a 41-27-1 ATS record. The Thunder, Cavs, and Raptors are the only teams with a cover percentage of at least 60 percent. The Raptors have covered five of its last nine games as a double-digit underdog and two of those covers were outright wins. The Warriors should win, but this line is too thick. Give me the Raptors.