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The 13-16 Toronto Raptors will host the 14-16 Golden State Warriors in Toronto, Ontario, this Sunday. The Scotiabank Arena will open for play at 6:00 p.m. EST. Although there hasn't been a regular-season meeting between the two teams, both of these teams are seeking redemption after losing their last contests.
Philadelphia 76ers defeated Golden State by a score of 118–106 prior to this game. In the second half, the Warriors battled to defend the paint and had trouble on the defensive end of the court. If they want to compete with Toronto in their own backyard, they will need to block more rim shots.
Prior to this game, Toronto tasted defeat at the hands of Brooklyn Nets by a score of 119-116. As the clock ran out, Kyrie Irving sank a three-pointer to seal the victory for the Nets. If Toronto wish to compete with Golden State, they will need to improve their defensive play.
Golden State are now in 11th place in the Western Conference standings, six games behind the Grizzlies at pole position. They are averaging 117 points per game on offense and shoot 47.6% from the field. With the 13th-highest shooting percentage, this is the fifth-highest point total per game.
Toronto are 8.5 games behind the leaders and now sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference rankings. If they want to start moving up the rankings, they will need to play far more aggressively. They are averaging 111.5 points per game on offense and shoot 45.1% from the field. They are placed 20th in terms of points scored per game, and the team's shooting percentage is the 26th lowest in the league.
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Match Details
Fixture: Golden State Warriors at Toronto Raptors
Date and Time: Sunday, December 18 at 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, TN, Ontario
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Betting Odds
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Starting 5s
Golden State
PG - Jordan Poole | SG - Klay Thompson | SF - Anthony Lamb | PF - Draymond Green | C - Kevon Looney
Toronto
PG - Fred VanVleet | SG - Gary Trent Jr. | SF - Thaddeus Young | PF - Scottie Barnes | C - Pascal Siakam
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Betting Prediction
Toronto are allowing the sixth fewest points per game and looked quite strong offensively in their most recent matchup against the Nets. They'll be quite driven to win this game after that defeat, and we expect them to dominate at home. Toronto are better than most people realize, despite the recent setback.
Toronto are expected to score freely throughout this game and consistently make stops on the defensive end. Pick the home team to win and cover the spread this evening.
Pick: Toronto -6 (-110)
