- The Golden State Warriors play the second half of a back-to-backs on Friday night against the Toronto Raptors
- The Warriors picked up a double-digit win at the Knicks last night
- Get the Warriors vs Raptors predictions, odds, and player props for March 1 in Toronto
Continuing their ascent up the Western Conference standings, the Golden State Warriors (31-27, 15-12 away, 32-25-1 ATS) play their second game in as many nights on Friday when they visit the Toronto Raptors (22-37, 12-17 home, 28-30-1 ATS) at the Air Canada Centre at 7:40 pm ET.
Coming off a 110-99 win at the Knicks last night, Golden State is once again a slight road favorite over Toronto in the Warriors vs Raptors odds.
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | -3 (-110) | -152 | Over 237.5 (-110) |
| Toronto Raptors | +3 (-110) | +128 | Under 237.5 (-110) |
The Warriors are laying three points to Toronto in Friday’s NBA odds and is -154 chalk on the moneyline. The Raptors come back at +128, while the game total is sitting at 237.5. Both teams have hit the over more often than not this season. Golden State is 30-28 O/U; Toronto is 31-27-1.
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With their fifth win in the last six games last night (and tenth in their past 12), the 10th-place Warriors moved within half a game of the #9 Lakers and within three games of the top-six spots in the West in the NBA playoff bracket.
Toronto is four games back of #10 Atlanta in the East.
Raptors’ Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
The re-tooled Raptors – who traded Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Dennis Schroder ahead of the deadline – put together a season-high three-game win streak after the All-Star break, winning beating Brooklyn (121-93 home), Atlanta (123-121 away), and Indiana (130-122).
But Toronto couldn’t keep the momentum going against Dallas on Wednesday, falling 136-125 to Luka Doncic and company.
During the recent win streak, three different players led the Raps in scoring, and none of them were named Scottie Barnes (Toronto’s lone All-Star).
Immanuel Quickley continues to show improvement since coming over from the Knicks in the Anunoby deal. The Kentucky product has scored at least 24 points in three of his past four and is averaging 17.6 PPG in a Raptor uniform.
But as the Dallas score suggests, it’s defense that’s been the main problem for Toronto this season. The team sits an abysmal 25th in D-Rating (117.4).
Warriors Stifle Shorthanded Knicks
Golden State made it two-for-two on its current four-game road trip with a 110-99 win at the Knicks last night, one of the best defensive performances of the season from Steve Kerr’s team. The Warriors held New York to just 36.8% shooting from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc.
Steph Curry led the attack with 31 points on 8-of-18 shooting from three while rising star Jonathan Kuminga added 25 on 12-of-19 shooting from the field.
Golden State has climbed to 18th in D-Rating after sitting in the bottom-third of the league for most of the season. Their +1.8 Net Rating is tied for 12th while their +2.1 point differential is seventh-best in the West.
GSW vs TOR Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski (GSW) | 10.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 5.5 (Ov -150 | Un +120) | 4.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 1.5 (Ov +160 | Un -210) |
| Draymond Green (GSW) | 7.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 7.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | 5.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 0.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) |
| Gary Trent Jr (TOR) | 12.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 2.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | OFF | 2.5 (Ov +114 | Un -145) |
| Immanuel Quickley (TOR) | 20.5 (Ov -105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov -190 | Un +145) | 5.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 2.5 (Ov -150 | Un +120) |
| Jakob Poeltl (TOR) | 12.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 9.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 2.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | OFF |
| Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) | 18.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 5.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 2.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 0.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) |
| RJ Barrett (TOR) | 20.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 6.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | 3.5 (Ov -160 | Un +124) | 1.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) |
| Scottie Barnes (TOR) | 20.5 (Ov +110 | Un -140) | 8.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 7.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 0.5 (Ov -245 | Un +185) |
| Steph Curry (GSW) | 28.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 3.5 (Ov -160 | Un +124) | 4.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 5.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) |
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Coming off a 31-point performance last night, Curry has a game-high point total of 28.5 A trio of Raptors are at 20.5 (Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Scottie Barnes). Toronto bigman Jakob Poeltl has the highest rebound total at 9.5.
Warriors vs Raptors Prediction
With a 12-point lead after the first quarter, Golden State was in full control of last night’s game, allowing Kerr to distribute minutes. No one on Golden State played more than 32 minutes, while 11 different players logged at least nine. In sum, the Warriors should be fairly rested for this second leg of their back-to-backs, all things considered.
With last night’s 11-point win (as 4.5-point favorites), Golden State has now covered the spread in 14 straight victories (and 12 of 15 games, overall). The Raptors may be figuring out how to best use the pieces they have, post-deadline, but the Warriors are starting to play like the NBA title contender they were expected to be at the start of the season.
GSW vs TOR pick: Warriors -3 (-110)
Sascha Paruk’s 2023-24 NBA betting record:
- 17-21 moneyline (+4.06 units)
- 14-13-2 ATS (+1.77 units)
- 7-12 player props (-6.82 units)
- 0-3 same-game parlay (-3.00 units)
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The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Toronto Raptors on March 1st in what promises to be an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the NBA. As fans eagerly anticipate the game, many are already making predictions and looking at player props and odds to see how the game might unfold.
The Warriors have been on a hot streak lately, winning seven of their last ten games and currently sitting at the top of the Western Conference standings. Led by superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors have been playing some of their best basketball of the season and will be looking to continue their winning ways against the Raptors.
On the other hand, the Raptors have also been playing well, with a record of 32-25 and currently holding the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. With players like Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet leading the way, the Raptors have proven themselves to be a tough team to beat and will be looking to knock off the Warriors in front of their home crowd.
When it comes to player props, all eyes will be on Curry and Thompson for the Warriors. Curry has been on fire recently, averaging over 30 points per game in his last ten outings, while Thompson has been a consistent scoring threat from beyond the arc. Look for both players to put up big numbers in this game and potentially lead the Warriors to victory.
For the Raptors, Siakam and VanVleet will be key players to watch. Siakam has been a force on both ends of the court, averaging over 20 points and 7 rebounds per game, while VanVleet has been a reliable playmaker and scorer for Toronto. If both players can have a big game, the Raptors will have a good chance of coming out on top.
As for the odds, the Warriors are currently favored to win this matchup, with most sportsbooks giving them a slight edge over the Raptors. However, with both teams playing well and having talented rosters, this game could easily go either way and should be a close and competitive contest from start to finish.
Overall, the Warriors vs Raptors game on March 1st is shaping up to be a must-watch matchup between two of the top teams in the NBA. With star players on both sides and plenty of excitement surrounding the game, fans can expect a thrilling showdown that could have playoff implications down the road. Be sure to tune in and see how this exciting matchup unfolds.