The Toronto Raptors will host the Golden State Warriors for an NBA 2025-26 regular-season clash on Sunday, December 28. This is going to be the first time that these teams will be up against each other in the current NBA season. The Raptors are heading into the face-off on the back of a blowout loss to the Washington Wizards. The Warriors, on the other hand, are riding on the back of three consecutive wins. While one team will aim to rebound from the previous loss, the other would try to continue its winning stretch. In any case, fans and bettors are up for a treat.
Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
TV: NBCS-BA and SportsNet
Live Stream: NBA TV
| Recommended Bet | FanDuel | BetMGM |
| Stephen Curry 28.5 Points | -118 | – |
Stephen Curry is the leading Warriors scorer, dropping 28.7 points per game on an average. He is shooting 47.3% from the field and 39.8% from the three-point range. In addition to it, Curry is also contributing 4.2 rebounds per game and 4.3 assists per game.
In the last game against the Dallas Mavericks, Curry came up with 23 points, on 33.3% shooting from the field and 20.0% from the deep. However, in the last five contests, he has had three 25+ point performances, including a 48-point show against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Warriors are third ranked in the league in terms of defensive rating at 111.0, and considering this as well as Curry’s form, we can expect him to drop 29 points or more on Sunday.
The Toronto Raptors are heading into Sunday’s game with an 18-14 record, and are just 0.5 games behind from securing a lead on the fourth spot in the East. Though they have been playing decent basketball, the Raptors are struggling off late. They have been able to win only three of their last ten games and are just solid and not too strong at home. They are scoring 113.5 points per game, while allowing 112.5 points to their rivals. In addition to it, they have an offensive rating of 113.5, and a defensive rating of 112.5.
On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors, otherwise a strong team, is currently struggling and having a curvy campaign this season. In the last ten games, the Warriors have recorded five wins. Moreover, they aren’t too strong on the road this season, and have been able to secure only six wins in 17 games.
Despite their own struggles, the Warriors are a stronger team than the Raptors. They have a star-studded lineup, which is scoring 114.5 points per game, while allowing 112.4 points per game. In addition to it, the Dubs tie with the Raptors in terms of offensive rating, while possessing the third-best defensive rating in the league at 111.0.
The Warriors are a champion team, and they need to play with their maximum potential in order to get back to winning and be consistent with it. Talking about the upcoming game, the Warriors are likely to dominate the Raptors on Sunday.
Predictions: Golden State Warriors to win.
According to moneyline odds and betting spread on FanDuel, the Golden State Warriors are expected to record a win on Sunday.
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
| Golden State Warriors | -4.5 (-110) | -184 | O 224.5 (-106) |
| Toronto Raptors | +4.5 (-110) | +154 | U 224.5 (-114) |
| Recommended Bets | Over | Under |
| Brandon Ingram 21.5 points | -128 | -104 |
| Scottie Barnes 18.5 points | -106 | -125 |
| Scottie Barnes 8.5 rebounds | -132 | +100 |
Immanuel Quickley to record 8+ assists: +200
Immanuel Quickley to score 20+ points: +235
Scottie Barnes to record a double-double: +115
| Recommended Bets | Over | Under |
| Jimmy Butler 19.5 points | -125 | -106 |
| Moses Moody 10.5 points | -114 | -114 |
| Jimmy Butler 5.5 rebounds | -130 | -102 |
Brandin Podziemski to 15+ points: +215
Draymond Green to record 8+ rebounds: +260
Jimmy Butler to record 3+ steals: +270
The odds given above have been sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game across all sports.
The over/under for total points in the game between the Raptors and the Warriors is set at 224.5.
The Warriors have a 4.5-point edge over the Raptors.
The Warriors are heavy favorites to win with moneyline odds of -184, while the Raptors are underdogs at +154.
Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.
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