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Best bets, player props to consider for Raptors-Warriors Game 3

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With the NBA Finals heading to Oracle Arena on Wednesday night, we dive into the best bets and player props available for Game 3 between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors.

Line: Warriors -4.5
Total: 213.5

Just when it looked like Toronto was on its way to taking a 2-0 series lead, Golden State used a 20-run spanning the second and third quarters of Game 2 to knot things up 1-1. The Raptors were plagued by their shooting in that contest, as they converted on only 37.2 percent of their shots from the floor and went 11-of-38 from beyond the arc.

The Warriors hit as high as -6 during the week but have since been bet down to -4.5. At DraftKings, only 47 percent of the tickets and 43 percent of the money were on Golden State to cover as of late Wednesday morning.

The Raptors have seen their fair share of low-scoring games on the road this postseason, going under the total in six of eight. That's been in large part due to their offense, which has gone under the team total in seven of eight, averaging just 101.2 points per game. The Warriors, meanwhile, will get their first game of the series at home, where they've averaged a whopping 124 points per contest over their last five in the NBA Finals.

Don't be surprised if Toronto comes out swinging in Game 3. While there's no real edge to be had on the full-game spread, we would recommend taking a peek at Raptors +2.5 on the first-half number. In regards to the total, we think the series sees its first under.

Steph Curry Over/Under 31.5 points

Curry's been great on paper, but the details reveal some struggles. He's poured in 57 points in two games so far, though 22 of those came at the charity stripe. Overall, Toronto's defense has limited Curry to 39.8 percent shooting from the floor in this series, while he's been held to 30 points or fewer in five of his last six meetings with the Raptors.

Kyle Lowry Over/Under 14.5 points

Lowry's had his moments away from home in this postseason, averaging 21 points per game over his last three road outings. However, he's yet to get going in The Finals, totaling just 21 points on 30 percent shooting from the field so far. That's right in line with how he's fared in recent matchups with the Warriors, who've held Lowry to 32.9 percent shooting from the floor in the last five meetings.

DeMarcus Cousins Over/Under 1.5 three-pointers made

Cousins extended his range out to the 3-point line last season with the Pelicans, averaging a career-high 6.1 attempts per game. That number has dipped to an even three with the Warriors this season, but Boogie hasn't been afraid to launch it from deep when he's on the floor. Still, he hasn't made multiple threes in 30 of his previous 33 outings. You'd be laying some chalk on the under here, but it's a trend worth noting.

Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.

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