Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors 1/27/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Preview
The Toronto Raptors will take on the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 10:00 PM EST. The Raptors enter the match with a season record of 22-27. They boast an average of 112.6 points per game, shooting 45.2% from the field, placing them 23rd in the league. The Raptors have been solid at the free-throw line, making 79.1% of their attempts, while they struggled from beyond the arc, converting on 33.4% of their 3-point attempts (533 of 1,597 total). In terms of ball movement, Toronto ranks 25th in the league with an average of 42.4 rebounds per game and 1,137 assists.
Leading the way for Toronto is Pascal Siakam, who averages 25.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. Fred VanVleet follows closely behind, averaging 19.1 points per game and being the team’s second-highest scorer. The Raptors also have a balanced scoring attack, with five players averaging 10 or more points per game.
- The Toronto Raptors are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches with the Golden State Warriors.
- The total hung OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 7 games on the road.
- The total went OVER in 12 of Toronto’s last 16 games on the road against the Warriors.
Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors 1/27/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Preview
The Golden State Warriors have had a rollercoaster season thus far, holding a 24-24 record. However, they have been consistently strong on the offensive end, shooting an impressive 47.2% from the field, which ranks 18th in the league. The Warriors have scored a total of 5,648 points this season, averaging 117.7 per game, and have been dominant on the boards, pulling down 44.1 rebounds per contest. They lead the league in assists, averaging 29.3 per game, but also have a high turnover rate, with 16.7 per game. Additionally, they average 22.3 fouls per game and convert 79.5% of their free throw attempts.
Leading the charge for the Warriors is the perennial All-Star, Stephen Curry, who averages an impressive 29.2 points per game. Kevon Looney has been a force on the glass, averaging 8.7 rebounds per game, and Draymond Green continues to be a facilitator, averaging 6.8 assists per game. Jordan Poole has also been a key contributor, averaging 21.2 points per game as the second-highest scorer on the team.
- The total hung OVER in 12 of Golden State’s last 16 games at home with the Raptors.
- The total went OVER in 11 of the Warriors’ last 15 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- Golden State is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors. The NBA pick for this match is the Golden State Warriors. The Golden State Warriors are riding high following a significant victory against the Southwest division-leading Memphis Grizzlies, and they will look to keep that momentum going in their upcoming matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Despite their struggles to cover the spread at home, going 0-5 ATS over the last five games, the Warriors have been successful when playing on a Friday, covering the spread in eight of the last nine. The Raptors, on the other hand, have had a tough time against Golden State, failing to cover the spread in four of the last six matchups. Based on this analysis, the final score prediction for this game is a 115-107 victory for the Warriors, with the team also covering the spread against the spread.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Chase Center
Date: Friday, January 27, 2023
TV: NBA TV
NBA Odds: Golden State Warriors -5.5
NBA Totals: 229.5
