Toronto Raptors (8-31) vs Golden State Warriors (19-19)
January 13, 2025 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +4.5 — Over/Under: 228
The Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors collide at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have been struggling lately as they’ve lost seven of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting routed by the Pacers in a 108-96 road defeat on Friday. Buddy Hield and Pat Spencer led the team in scoring with 17 points each, Dennis Schroder added 12 points while Gui Santos chipped in with 11 points, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Warriors shot just 41 percent from the field and 10 of 38 from the 3-point line. The Warriors got off to a sloppy start and were always a step behind as they just didn’t get enough scoring from their starters. Kyle Anderson scored just eight points while Moses Moody shot just three of 11 for his seven points. The Warriors will take on the Wolves after this game.
Toronto Raptors
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in dreadful form as they’ve lost 16 of their last 17 games overall. The Raptors will be aiming to put a halt to a five-game slide after getting beaten by the Pistons in a 123-114 road defeat on Saturday. Immanuel Quickley led the team with 25 points, Scottie Barnes added 16 points with 12 rebounds and two blocks while Chris Boucher and Bruce Brown chipped in with 14 points apiece. As a team, the Raptors shot just 43 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line. The Raptors poured in 34 points in the second quarter to take the narrow lead into halftime, but they couldn’t maintain that pace in the second half where the Pistons caught fire thanks to Tim Hardaway Jr who drained seven of eight from the 3-point line.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The home team has won each of the Raptors’ last three games.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last three Monday games as favorites.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The favorites have won each of the Raptors’ last 11 games.
- The Raptors have lost 16 of their last 17 games.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites following a loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the last six night games between the Warriors and Raptors have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Gradey Dick ranks 4th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (89.4%) this season.
- Scottie Barnes ranks 25th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (47.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 29th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.5).
- The Raptors rank 29th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.2).
- The Warriors rank 29th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.1).
- The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for rebounds per game this season (46.4).
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Warriors are still shorthanded with Brandin Podziemski still out but they should have Draymond Green back in the lineup, while the Raptors are coming into this one with a full squad. The Warriors have been well below their best lately and their confidence took another gut shot after getting routed by the Pacers on Friday. The Raptors have been the coldest team in the league despite having a healthy roster, so it’s surprising to see such a short line for this one. The Warriors haven’t been impressive lately, but they still have plenty of firepower and should be good enough to get a much-needed win with Green expected to return to the lineup.