Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Air Canada Centre

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The Golden State Warriors travel to Air Canada Centre to play the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. The Warriors come into this game with an overall record of 8-2. They are 2nd in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of 8.2 as they are averaging 116.4 points per game while giving up 108.2 per contest. The Raptors have an overall record of 7-2. They currently are 1st in the Atlantic Division. They are averaging 105.3 points per game and surrendering 99.2, good for a point differential of 6.1.

Kevin Durant comes into this contest averaging 27.7 points per game while playing 35 minutes per night so far this season for the Warriors. He pulls down 7.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.9 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 56% while his free throw percentage is currently at 87%. Stephen Curry averages 27.2 points per game in 32.6 minutes per contest this season. He averages 6 assists per contest and 3.7 rebounds per game for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 51% for the year while his free throw percentage is 90%.

DeMar DeRozan averages 34 points per game while playing 37.1 minutes per contest this year for the Raptors. He grabs 4.8 rebounds per game and has 3.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 53% and his free throw percentage currently is at 81%. Kyle Lowry averages 17.3 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 38.7 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.3 rebounds per contest and 6.8 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 38% and his free throw percentage is 86%.

Golden State averages 116.4 points per contest this season which ranks them 1st in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 8.2 and their shooting percentage is 50% as a team which has them ranked 1st. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 4th in the league. They average 49.9 rebounds per game and 30.5 assists per game which ranks them 27th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 23rd with 15.9 per game. The Warriors allow 108.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 25th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 14th and 10th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 53.5 rebounds a game which ranks 19th and they give up 24.1 assists per contest which puts them in 25th place in the league. They force 15 turnovers per game which ranks them 9th in the league.

Toronto averages 105.3 points per game this year which ranks them 13th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 6.1 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them sitting in the 8th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 29% which is good for 29th in the NBA. They average 50.9 rebounds per game and 18.1 assists per contest which ranks them 23rd and 30th respectively. In the turnover department the Raptors rank 2nd with 11.3 per game. The Raptors allow 99.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the league. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 7th and 15th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 52.4 rebounds a game which ranks 14th and they give up 19 assists per contest which puts them in 4th place in the league. The Raptors force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 12th in the NBA.

The Warriors have an offensive rating of 115.5 and a defensive rating of 107.4. In terms of pace they average 100.8 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 57%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 61% and they shoot 3 pointers on 36% of their shots. Golden State turns the ball over an average of 14.2 times per 100 possessions and they force 12.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%.

The Raptors rating on offense is 111.8 and they have a defensive rating of 105.3. They get 94.2 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 50%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 55% and they attempt 3 pointers on 26% of their shot attempts. Toronto turns the ball over on 10.5 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 13.7 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 49%.

Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 4-6-0 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 7-3-0 against the over/under

Toronto Raptors Betting Trends

The Toronto Raptors are 6-3-0 against the spread

The Toronto Raptors are 6-3-0 against the over/under

Golden State Warriors Injuries

10/22/16 C Damian Jones Pectoral out indefinitely

Toronto Raptors Injuries

11/15/16 F DeMarre Carroll Rest "?" Tuesday vs. Cleveland
10/22/16 PG Delon Wright Shoulder out indefinitely
10/22/16 F Jared Sullinger Foot out indefinitely

Guy's Pick: Take Toronto +5

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