Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 10/12/21

The Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards meet Tuesday in NBA preseason action at the Capital One Arena. The Toronto Raptors look to finish the preseason above a .500 record. The Washington Wizards look for a win after losing their first two preseason games.

The Toronto Raptors have won five of their last eight preseason games. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting. OG Anunoby is averaging 19.3 points and four rebounds, while Precious Achiuwa is averaging 13.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Gary Trent Jr. is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

The Washington Wizards have lost five of their last seven preseason games. The Washington Wizards are averaging 109 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 121 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Bradley Beal is averaging 16 points and three rebounds, while Montrezl Harrell is averaging 13.5 points and 1.5 assists. Spencer Dinwiddie is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Holiday is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 24.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 43.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

The Washington Wizards simply haven’t looked great on either end of the floor through two preseason games, especially on the defensive side. The Toronto Raptors have been much more impressive offensively and this is their last preseason game, so I’d expect them to give some of their key players some run with a week before the regular season. I’ll back the Raptors in this spot.