Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/20/25
At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-1022) will host the Toronto Raptors (+665) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 224.5 points.
Golden State (-14.5) is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 40-29, while Toronto (24-45) is 11th in the East. The Raptors have dropped two straight games.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Golden State Warriors -14.5
This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, March 20th.
WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-96 in favor of the Warriors.
- Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 16 threes.
Will the Raptors Make it Happen on the Road?
The Raptors fell to 24-45 on the season after a 129-89 road loss to the Suns on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 40 points. The total score of 218 points fell short of the 224.5-point O/U line.
Toronto started strong, leading 29-24 after the 1st quarter, but the Suns took control with a 10-0 run and outscored the Raptors 39-11 in the 2nd quarter. Phoenix continued to dominate, leading 93-64 going into the 4th and outscoring Toronto 36-25 in the final period.
In their 129-89 loss to the Suns, the Raptors struggled offensively, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 threes overall. Scottie Barnes led the team with 16 points, while Immanuel Quickley added 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Jamison Battle contributed 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 33.3% clip. A.J. Lawson and Orlando Robinson each chipped in 12 points, with Robinson scoring 6 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.
The Raptors struggled defensively against the Suns, giving up 129 points on 51% shooting. Toronto’s toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 39 points. They also gave up 30 points in the 3rd and 36 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Suns hit 20 threes at a 51% clip. The Raptors sent Phoenix to the line 15 times, where they were perfect. Toronto recorded 28 defensive rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and finished with 4 steals and 2 blocks.
Will Golden State Come Through as Home Favorites?
The Warriors improved to 40-29 on the season with a 104-93 win over the Bucks on Tuesday. Golden State, who were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 197, well under the O/U line of 225.
Golden State took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Milwaukee 26-17. However, the Bucks went on a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 62-49 to 76-49. The Warriors responded by holding Milwaukee to 17 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 26 of their own.
In their win over the Bucks, the Warriors shot just 41.6% from the field, but connected on 17 threes at a 38.6% clip. Jimmy Butler led the way with 24 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, shooting 46.2% from the floor.
Brandin Podziemski added 17 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%, while Buddy Hield also made 4 threes, shooting 66.7% and scoring 15 points. Butler scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Podziemski added 6 in the final period.
The Warriors put on a defensive clinic in their win over the Bucks, holding them to just 93 points. Golden State was especially strong in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed only 17 points each. Milwaukee shot just 39% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Bucks made 12 threes, shooting 31%. The Warriors also limited Milwaukee to 4 offensive rebounds. Defensively, Golden State added 7 steals and 6 blocks.