The Golden State Warriors (16-15) and Toronto Raptors (18-14) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EST from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BA.
The Warriors are 4.5-point favorites over the Raptors on the spread (Warriors -4.5), with the over/under set at 224.5 total points. Golden State is a -170 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Toronto is +145 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Warriors vs. Raptors predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, December 28.
My Warriors vs Raptors Prediction
- Warriors vs Raptors pick: Over 224.5 (-110)
My Raptors vs Warriors best bet is Over 224.5 total points in this game, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Warriors vs Raptors Odds
| Warriors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 224.5 -110o / -110u | -170 |
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 224.5 -110o / -110u | +145 |
Warriors vs Raptors NBA Preview
Our Bet Labs system recommends the over as the pick for today's matchup between Golden State and Toronto.
Warriors' games have surpassed 224.5 total points in four of the last six, while the Raptors are coming off a 138-117 loss to the Wizards.
Also, since 2022, five of the last six matchups between these teams have finished with a total score of 225 points or more.
Guards De'Anthony Melton and Seth Curry are the only players ruled out for Golden State this afternoon.
Center Jakob Poeltl won't be able to play for Toronto, and the team hopes forward RJ Barrett recovers in time from a knee injury, though he remains questionable.
Warriors vs Raptors Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams system in NBA totals betting is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular-season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 224.5 (-110, bet365)
Raptors vs Warriors Betting Trends
