Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 01/03/2024, 06:15  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 01/03/2024 at 11:30 in NBA Prediction

The Golden State Warriors will head to the Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 22-37 and 12th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 31-27 and tenth in the Western Conference. 

The Golden State Warriors have been performing exceptionally well, winning ten of their last 12 games. They're now aiming for their third consecutive victory after defeating the Knicks 110-99 on the road last night. Stephen Curry was instrumental in the win, scoring 31 points with eight three-pointers, while Jonathan Kuminga added 25 points on 12-of-19 shooting. Currently, the Warriors rank sixth in scoring in the NBA, averaging 119.1 points per game, while the Toronto Raptors rank 22nd in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 117.8 points. On the defensive end, the Warriors allow an average of 117.0 points per game, ranking 18th in the NBA. Notably, they have a worse defensive record in home games, where they concede 117.7 points per game, compared to road games, where they allow their opponents to average 116.2 points per game. Gui Santos and Andrew Wiggins are both sidelined due to injuries.

The Toronto Raptors have been performing fairly well, winning five of their last nine games. They were on a three-game winning streak before being halted by the Mavericks in a 136-125 loss on Wednesday. Immanuel Quickley led the team with 28 points and nine assists, while RJ Barrett added 26 points and six assists. Currently, the Raptors rank 16th in scoring in the NBA, averaging 114.6 points per game, while the Golden State Warriors rank 18th in points allowed per game, giving up an average of 117 points. Toronto scores 5.5 fewer points per game at home (111.8) compared to on the road (117.3). Defensively, they concede an average of 117.8 points per game, ranking 22nd in the league. There is uncertainty surrounding Chris Boucher's availability for this match.