When the Golden State Warriors are healthy and rolling, there isn’t a team in the NBA that can stop them. After a clunky beginning to the year, that’s where the defending champions feel like they are now. Golden State has surged back to the top of the Western Conference and will welcome the talented Toronto Raptors to town this week.
Toronto has the best record in the NBA and looks very much like a championship contender in the East. The Raptors will still be underdogs in this matchup as they don’t have the same pedigree as the Warriors and will be on the road.
Golden State is finding its groove and after a recent win over Eastern Conference power Milwaukee will aim to add another one in NBA gambling.
This NBA basketball game between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors will be held at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California at 10:30 p.m ET on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN.
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Odds Analysis
The Raptors are 21-7 on the season. They are the only team in the NBA to have reached the 20-win mark on the year. The Raptors have played well on the road, with 10 wins in 13 attempts. However, they could be hard-pressed to capture this one.
The Warriors are 18-9 overall. They have gone 11-2 at home this season compared to only .500 on the road. Golden State has won three straight games and despite some early issues has found itself atop the Western Conference standings. The Warriors are widely expected to finish with the No. 1 seed in the conference again this year.
The Raptors and Warriors are two of the highest-scoring teams in the NBA, which is something to keep in mind when it comes to the scoring total in NBA gambling.
Injury Report
Golden State forward Draymond Green is expected to return to the court on Monday against Minnesota. As long as he doesn’t aggravate his sprained toe, Green should be good to go for this one. It will give the Warriors their star quartet back together again as he joins Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson on the court.
The Warriors will have another All-Star talent soon as DeMarcus Cousins is beginning to practice. He has yet to play after an Achilles injury last year but will make this team even more formidable.
Matchup To Watch
Steph Curry vs. Kyle Lowry -- This point guard showdown should be a lot of fun. Curry is the best shooter in the NBA and is playing at an MVP level this season. Lowry is a good defender and will do everything he can to disrupt Curry’s shots.
On the other side of the court, Lowry is averaging 14.2 points and 10.1 assists per game. The Raptors added Kawhi Leonard this offseason and he has been great for his new team. He is going to need help in this one because Golden State has so much depth.
If Lowry can play Curry to a draw it will allow Toronto to hang around and try to pull the upset.
Free NBA ATS Picks
The Warriors may have dealt with some early adversity but should be rounding into form. The Raptors are a very good team but no one can hang with Golden State when it is playing well. The Warriors have the Big Four back together again and that’s not good news for Toronto.
The Warriors will be favored and keep an eye on the spread because the Warriors could be the right pick to cover in NBA wagering. Consider the “under” as this one might have some good defense on both sides.
NBA ATS Pick: Golden State Warriors 115, Toronto Raptors 109
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