Golden State Warriors at Toronto Raptors Betting Prediction 06/02/19

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The Golden State Warriors (0-1), 2-point underdogs, will travel to Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors (1-0) in game two of the NBA Finals. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 215 points and it begins at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 2, 2019.

Golden State Warriors at Toronto Raptors Betting Odds

In game one, Siakam led the Raptors to a 118-109 win. He produced 32 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Toronto covered as a 2-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 227 points, which was over the projected point total of 212.5. Toronto had a better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 14.9). Golden State, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.7 vs. 19.4).

A little over half of the Warriors’ games have finished under the total. Golden State has a solid 69-30 straight up (SU) record, but they have a hard time covering the spread (42-55-2 against the spread (ATS)).

In opposition of Golden State, games involving the Raptors have a slight tendency to go over the projected point total (51.5 percent). Moreover, Toronto is 71-30 SU and 49-50-2 ATS.

The Warriors are 11-6 ATS with 13 overs and four unders in the playoffs, while the Raptors are 3-6-1 with five overs and five unders

The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Golden State (first in the league with an offensive efficiency of 114.5) takes on the top-notch defense of Toronto (third in the NBA with a defensive efficiency of 104.3).

Warriors vs. Raptors Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Warriors rank first in blocks per game (6.3) while the Raptors rank 10th (5.2).
  • Toronto ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (33.9) while Golden State ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (34.1).
  • The Warriors rank first in assists per game (29.3) while the Raptors rank 14th (24.9).
  • Toronto ranks 19th in points in the paint per game (46.9) while Golden State ranks 29th (43.4).
  • Toronto ranks 10th in steals per game (8.2) while Golden State ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • The Raptors average 18.0 fast break points per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Warriors rank 21st in fast break points allowed per game (14.8).
  • The Warriors rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (43.7) while the Raptors rank 14th (45.1).
  • Toronto averages 17.4 points off turnovers per game, which ranks ninth in the league. Golden State ranks 23rd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3).
  • In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Toronto is 24-2 and Golden State is 13-0.
  • The Raptors are 66-22 when they score more than 100 points, while the Warriors are 69-22.
  • Golden State is 23-26-1 ATS on the road, while Toronto is 26-25-1 ATS at home.
  • Of the Warriors’ 50 road games, they have 29 overs and 21 unders.
  • In 52 home games, the Raptors have 27 overs, 24 unders and 1 push.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Golden State and Toronto have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Raptors are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Warriors are 2-2-1.
  • During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 112.2 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 103.2 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
  • The Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 6.4 for the season.