Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors NBA Finals Game 3 predictions, picks and best bets
The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors shift to Oracle Arena for Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday with the series tied at one game apiece. Tip-off is scheduled for shortly after 9 p.m. Eastern.
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Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors: By the Numbers
Jun 2, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots in front of Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the fourth quarter in game two of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena. (Photo Credit: Kyle Terada - Paste BN Sports)
- The Warriors scored 109 points in each of the first two games of the series. They'll return home where they averaged 111.5 points per game in the regular season.
- Golden State has been the more efficient team from all three areas of the floor early in the series. It's committed six more turnovers than Toronto thus far, but Toronto has scored two fewer points off turnovers.
- Raptors SF Kawhi Leonard and Warriors PG Stephen Curry are each averaging 28.5 points per game. Four other Raptors are in double figures, while just two others are averaging better than 10 PPG for the Warriors.
- The pace of 96.8 possessions per game through the first two contests is much closer to Toronto's average from the regular season and the first three rounds than it is to Golden State's higher tempo.
Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors: Key Injuries
Raptors F OG Anunoby was available to play in Game 2 but didn't see the court as he continues to work back from an appendectomy. It's unclear when he'll actually play for the first time since April 9.
Warriors F Kevin Durant is out for at least one more game as the Warriors take a day-by-day approach with their reigning NBA Finals MVP. C Kevon Looney is out for the remainder of the series and SG Klay Thompson is questionable for Wednesday's game.
Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors: Best Bet
</div> <p> <strong>Moneyline:</strong> The <strong>Raptors</strong> are the play at <strong>+166</strong>. The Warriors are undefeated at home since losing two games at Oracle Arena in Round 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Toronto is 4-4 on the road this postseason but the first two games have been far too close to spot Golden State the -196.</p> <p> <strong>Against the spread:</strong> Neither of the first two games in Toronto was played within Wednesday's spread of <strong>4.5</strong>. Back the Raptors to keep it tight at <strong>-110</strong> in case they fall short of the outright.</p> <p> <strong>Over/under:</strong> Both opening games topped Game 3's projected total of <strong>212.5</strong> but by a narrowing margin. Take the <strong>UNDER</strong> at <strong>-110</strong> with the defense likely to keep improving as the series draws on.</p> <p> <em>Follow Esten on Twitter <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/EstenMcLaren">@EstenMcLaren</a> </em> </p> <p><strong>MORE:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/burmese-python-discovered-in-surprising-place/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Burmese python discovered in surprising place</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-fighter-makes-opponent-flinch-by-screaming-in-his-face-during-staredown/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">UFC fighter makes opponent flinch by screaming in his face during staredown</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/rangers-mike-minor-200th-strike-out-after-not-catching-foul-ball-on-purpose/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Rangers ripped for not catching easy foul ball so pitcher could reach milestone</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/mariners-felix-hernandez-walk-off-mound-emotional/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">See Felix Hernandez's emotional walk off the mound for the Mariners</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/packers-eagles-goal-line-passes/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Packers' puzzling goal-line decisions end in disaster</a></p></body></html>