Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, March 1, 2024
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Where to Watch: Sportsnet
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Warriors -2, Raptors +2; Over/Under: 237 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Warriors -2, Raptors +2; Over/Under: 237 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Warriors -2, Raptors +2; Over/Under: 237 points
Season Record
Golden State Warriors: 30-27 (5th place, Pacific Division)
Toronto Raptors: 22-37 (5th place, Atlantic Division)
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Golden State Warriors: 8-2 last 10
Toronto Raptors: 5-5 last 10
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Preview and Analysis
The Warriors are entering this game with a 30-27 record overall and they are 14-12 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Washington Wizards in their last game, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the New York Knicks still to be played on Thursday night. In their game against the Wizards, Klay Thompson led the team in points in that game with 25 while Jonathan Kuminga was next on the team with 21 points. Draymond Green led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Draymond Green led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 50% from the field, 45.7% from 3-point range, and 72.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.4 PPG against them. The Warriors have an ATS record of 31-25-1 this season and their O/U record is 30-27.
The Raptors are entering this game with a 22-37 record overall and they are 12-17 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Dallas Mavericks in their last game. Immanuel Quickley led the team in points in that game with 28 while RJ Barrett was next on the team with 26 points. Immanuel Quickley led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Scottie Barnes led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 46.9% from the field, 37.1% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.8 PPG against them. The Raptors have an ATS record of 28-30-1 this season and their O/U record is 31-27-1.
Warriors vs Raptors Prediction
The current betting odds have the Warriors listed as a 2 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Warriors have looked good in their games this season with their 30-27 record overall which has them in a play-in spot for the playoffs in the West right now. They have been a good road team this year but haven't been at their best in those games with their 14-12 road record. Despite not being that great in their road games, their road record is better than their home record right now and they have also been really hot over the last few weeks now. Meanwhile, the Raptors have looked terrible in their games this season with their 22-37 record overall which has them near the bottom of the East right now and well outside of a playoff spot. They haven't been any better on their home court either with their 12-17 home record this season. The Raptors have been playing better lately but they are still only 5-5 in their last 10 games and they are also coming off a loss against the Mavs in their last one so they lost some of the momentum they had on their streak. The Warriors have been the much hotter team coming into this one with their 8-2 record over their last 10 games. They aren't in the best situation here playing on a back-to-back, but the Warriors have a lot more momentum coming into this one and have been playing a lot better lately as they look to put themselves in a position to make the playoffs. The best way to place a bet here is on the Warriors to cover the spread in this game.
Warriors Raptors Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, March 1, 2024 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Warriors 114 Raptors 107.
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NBA Betting Trends
Golden State Warriors: 8-3 ATS as a road favorite. 18-8 ATS in road games. 5-1 ATS against Atlantic division opponents. 24-15 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more. 15-8 OVER when the line is +3 to -3. 28-19 OVER in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 18-10 OVER revenging a loss vs opponent.
Toronto Raptors: 6-12 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 16-22 ATS after allowing 130 points or more. 24-16 OVER when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 7-2 OVER after a combined score of 225 points or more. 10-3 OVER after scoring 125 points or more 2 straight games.
Key Injuries
Golden State Warriors: A. Wiggins (SF) Out Thurs - Personal. G. Santos (SF) Early March - Knee.
Toronto Raptors: C. Boucher (PF) Ques Fri - Illness.
Notable Quotes
“You’ve got two Hall of Famers in the backcourt coming off the bench. That’s such a rare feat, so we take pride in that.” - Klay Thompson after their win against the Wizards in their game on Tuesday.
“Kyrie and Luka, they had such a poise in important moments to make the right plays.” - Darko Rajakovic after his team’s loss against the Mavericks in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Golden State Warriors
PG Stephen Curry
SG Brandin Podziemski
SF Gary Payton II
PF Jonathan Kuminga
C Draymond Green
Toronto Raptors
PG Immanuel Quickley
SG Gary Trent Jr.
SF RJ Barrett
PF Scottie Barnes
C Jakob Poeltl
Statistical Leaders
Golden State Warriors
PPG: S. Curry (27.5)
APG: C. Paul (7.2)
Reb/G: D. Green (6.8)
Toronto Raptors
PPG: S. Barnes (20)
APG: S. Barnes (6.1)
Reb/G: J. Poeltl (8.6)
Coaches:
Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr (10th season)
Toronto Raptors: Darko Rajakovic (1st season)