- The Golden State Warriors have +105 odds to take down the Toronto Raptors.
- The Oakland Athletics are expected to defeat the Houston Astros, with -140 odds.
- Scottie Scheffler is a -110 favorite in a three ball group with Gary Woodland and Rickie Fowler.
LAS VEGAS - Welcome to the Daily Sports Betting Preview on this excellent Friday.
Today’s Preview kicks off with a look at the matchup between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors. Then, the Preview turns to baseball, as the Houston Astros face off against the Oakland Athletics.
Finally, the PGA Tour’s Texas Open brings several solid three line golf wagering opportunities to the table.
There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started!
NBA Betting
The Toronto Raptors have struggled mightily in the 2020-2021 NBA season. The Raptors are 18-30, good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference.
This comes after being a perennial playoff team in previous years, even without Kawhi Leonard, the engine behind their Championship run. The team they beat in that Championship matchup, the Golden State Warriors, are also much diminished from their peak.
The Warriors are a fun team this season, but Steph Curry’s constant heroics aren’t enough to get them above .500.
Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors Moneyline
- Golden State Warriors +105
- Toronto Raptors -125
The Warriors are mild road underdogs, with the home court advantage of the Raptors seemingly playing a role in why they’re favored.
The Raptors are on a truly atrocious run going into this matchup, having lost nine of their last ten games straight up.
The Warriors are better, but mostly by virtue of how easy it is to be better than 1-9. They’re 4-6 in their last 10 games, and 9-16 on the road straight up.
Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors Spread
- Golden State Warriors +2.0 (-110)
- Toronto Raptors -2.0 (-110)
The closeness of this matchup on the moneyline naturally leads to a close spread, and once again, the Raptors have been on a bad run.
While their 1-9 straight up record in their last ten games is bad, their 2-8 record against the spread in those games is appalling. The Warriors are 4-6 against the spread in their last ten games, which is once again not exactly great, but better than the Raptors.
NBA betting enthusiasts would be well advised to take note of the Raptors’ poor form entering this matchup.
MLB Betting
The Oakland A’s and the Houston Astros faced off on Thursday, with the Astros getting the better of the A’s. As Thursday was opening day, it’s the only point of Major League data from this season that exists going into Friday’s rematch.
Still, the online sportsbooks believe that a repeat performance is not likely, with the A’s favored to take the win.
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Houston Astros vs. Oakland A’s Moneyline
- Houston Astros +120
- Oakland A’s -140
While the Astros dominated on Opening Day, they had Zach Grienke on the mound, and today, they’re expected to send out Cristian Javier. The A’s are responding by putting Jesus Luzardo on the mound.
Luzardo was a Rookie of the Year candidate in 2020, and was a roughly average pitcher statistically, with a 98 ERA+ and a 1.271 WHIP. Javier, meanwhile, was also a Rookie of the Year candidate in 2020, finishing third, and put up a 129 ERA+ with a .994 WHIP.
The question for the Astros is whether Javier’s form is sustainable over the course of a full season.
Houston Astros vs. Oakland A’s Run Line
- Houston Astros +1.5 (-180)
- Oakland A’s -1.5 (+160)
The run line flips the matchup on its head, with the Astros +1.5 becoming a heavy -180 favorite, while the A’s -1.5 has +160 underdog’s odds.
MLB betting fans can take a look at the pitching matchup, but with only a few games worth of data on both pitchers combined, this matchup could end unpredictably.
Golf Betting
The second round of the PGA’s Texas Open brings several intriguing three-ball matchups to the table. In the first matchup, Jordan Spieth faces down Corey Connors and Ryan Palmer, and is expected to do so successfully.
2nd Round 3 Balls - R. Palmer / C. Conners / J. Spieth
- Jordan Spieth +110
- Corey Conners +220
- Ryan Palmer +225
The online sportsbooks don’t seem to draw a big distinction between Connors and Palmer, likely because such a distinction is close to irrelevant in the face of Spieth.
Spieth is a favorite in this matchup for sure, but some golf betting enthusiasts may wonder if +110 odds oversell the degree he is dominant at the moment.
In another intriguing matchup, Scottie Scheffler manages to outdo Spieth relative to his competition, and end up the odds on favorite in his three-ball matchup.
2nd Round 3 Balls - G. Woodland / R. Fowler / S. Scheffler
- Scottie Scheffler -110
- Gary Woodland +210
- Rickie Fowler +300
Scheffler is in a dominant position over Gary Woodland and Rickie Fowler, and his -110 odds are notable.
Scheffler is coming off of a second-place finish at the WGC Match Play event, which demonstrated his prowess in these types of matchups.
Given that, it’s not necessarily a surprise to see him expected to perform to this level, but him being this much of a favorite is intriguing.
Golf betting enthusiasts have a lot to think about with these two three-ball betting matchups.
Good luck!
Maxwell joined the USAOnlineSportsbooks team in 2019. He focuses on creating sports betting content that informs and educates. He focuses on the NBA, the NFL, College Football and Basketball, and whatever else comes across his desk.
