The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors meet Friday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Nets and Timberwolves, and they play the Bulls next. The Wizards have lost 18 of their last 20 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 113.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 129.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 19.1 points and 8.6 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 16.3 points and 3.3 assists. Kyshawn George is the third double-digit scorer, and Tre Johnson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the 76ers and Hornets, and they play the Nets next. The Raptors have won 9 of their last 10 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 120.6 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 20.4 points and 6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.7 points and 7.8 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.2 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 22 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have won each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The road team has won four of the Raptors’ last five games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last five games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four home games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last five home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last five games against the Raptors following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes rank 2nd in the league for total steals + blocks (47) this season.
- Jakob Poeltl ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (73.3%) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Kyshawn George ranks T13th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.5%) this season.
- C.J. McCollum leads all Wizards players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (3.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors have used only three different starting fives this season – equal-fewest in the league.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (325) this season.
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (128.9).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-16.3).
Raptors vs Wizards Injury Report
Collin Murray-Boyles is out for the Raptors with a knee issue.
Alex Sarr is questionable for the Wizards with a toe injury. Marvin Bagley III is doubtful with a hip issue.
Raptors vs Wizards Prediction
Thick line, but these are two teams heading in different directions. The Wizards not only can’t win a game, but they’re 3-11 ATS on the season. The Wizards have no betting value at the moment. Zero. The Raptors are quietly one of the hottest teams in the league with wins in 9 of their last 10 games, and they’ve covered 8 of those games. To make matters worse, the Raptors are 8-2 SU and ATS in the last 10 games against the Wizards. You, three of your friends, and myself could beat the Wizards. This team sucks. I’ll lay the points with the Raptors at home.