Rafael Guillén
Alarm bells are ringing in the champions’ side. Warriors vs Raptors could be a game that could give Toronto the opportunity to take advantage and to climb up the standings, and deliver a low blow to the Golden State team that will have to suffer.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Warriors vs Raptors NBA Regular Season Game on December 18, 2022
- Where: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Canada
- When: Sunday, December 18, 2022, 6:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on Golden State Warriors
Curry is injured, and it is not a drill, it is a time of panic. The player who has been this team’s guide has a shoulder problem, and he will miss at least two weeks. The three games this season that Curry has missed have all ended in losses for the Warriors.
But, he’s not the only one out: Draymond Green is also out with an injury. With both players out, the Warriors lose around 38 points per game between them. The burden falls entirely on Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole, who are playing well, but who don’t meke clear how they can break out of their inconsistency.
As visitors, Golden State has a record of 2-12, and without Curry, they lose a lot of strength. They rely heavily on the leading three-point scorer in history. Steve Kerr hasn’t been able to find the formula for how the team is supposed to function without him.
Betting on the Toronto Raptors
Toronto has not been doing so well either, but they bring a complete team. They have obtained three consecutive losses, and they have not really played as badly as their negative streak might suggest. The defeat they suffered against Sacramento hurt them because it was at home. They fell by a score of 124-123, which is a very tight score.
Fred VanVleet has given the offense a break: In the loss against the Kings he perfomed great and he contributed with 29 points and 8 rebounds. It was a pity that they lost that game, because they did not deserve it. There are good home games coming up, and they are not to be missed.
At home, they have a 10-3 record and they will try to take advantage of Curry’s absence because, as we said, they need to win urgently because both the Pacers and the Knicks are on the run, and since both will face each other on the same day, then there is still a chance.
JefeBet Prediction
Without Curry, the Warriors are almost non-existent. This time the Raptors will win because they cannot lose the opportunity to overcome their direct rivals. Besides, they are playing at home, and Golden State is not a great visitor.
The Warriors have two options left: Wait for Curry to get better, or find solutions, because the season, although it has a long way to go, could get very complicated and because several teams are going to slip away from them while their top star is absent.
Prediction: Toronto Raptors Moneyline.
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