The Golden State Warriors (14-16) are 11th in the Western Conference and on a two-game losing streak. They are coming off a loss against the Philadelphia 76ers (118-108) in their last outing.
The injury to Stephen Curry is something the Warriors conceded at the worst possible time when the league is about to enter 'serious' mode. Jordan Poole came in to start in place of Steph and tried his best, but it wasn't enough. He scored 29 points, the most by a Warriors player. The rest of the team was not up to the mark as Joel Embiid and James Harden scored 34 and 27 respectively for the 76ers. The Warriors will now take on the Toronto Raptors (13-16), tenth in the East, and on a disappointing four-game losing streak.
In their last outing, they faced defeat against the Brooklyn Nets (119-116). Fred VanVleet and Scott Barnes scored 39 and 26 points. However, they fell short as Kevin Durant had a 28-point game, whereas Kyrie Irving dropped 352 points.
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Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors: Match Details
Fixture: Golden State Warriors @ Toronto Raptors
Date & Time: Sunday, December 18, 6:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada
Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors: Injury Report
The Warriors have a big injury list to deal with, starting with their main man Stephen Curry, who is out due to a shoulder injury. Draymond Green is questionable for tonight's game due to a quadricep problem as well as Klay Thompson due to a knee issue. Andre Iguodala is out until February due to a hip injury and Andrew Wiggins misses out due to a thigh problem.
The Raptors only have three injuries to deal with. Gary Trent Jr. is questionable for tonight's game due to a quadricep injury while O.G. Anunoby is out with a hip problem. Otto Porter Jr. has a toe injury that keeps him out whereas Precious Achiuwa is out due to an ankle problem.
Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors: Injury List
Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors: Betting Odds
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Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors: Starting 5s
Warriors: F Donte DiVincenzo, F Jonathan Kuminga, C Kevon Looney, G Jordan Poole, G Klay Thompson.
Raptors: F Juancho Hernangomez, F Pascal Siakam, C Christian Koloko, G Fred VanVleet, G Scottie Barnes.
Warriors vs. Raptors: Betting Prediction
This is a matchup between two struggling teams at present. The Raptors have a 6-4 advantage over the Warriors in their last 10 meetings. However, this is their first encounter this season and the situation for both teams is tough.
Based on recent performances, it looks tough to call out a clear winner, but Toronto definitely has home advantage. Expect the game to be a close contest nevertheless. The majority of their games did not cross the over mark.
Final Prediction: Total Under 223.5 (-110)
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