The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors meet Monday 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 beat the Jazz and Raptors, and they play the Pistons, Nuggets, and Trail Blazers next. The Wizards look for three straight wins for the first time since February 1-5.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.3 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 12.7 points and 4.1 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Alex Sarr is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Jazz, lost to the Wizards, and they play the 76ers, Jazz, and Trail Blazers next. The Raptors are 5-10 since February 4.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 47 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.7 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.8 points and 7.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gradey Dick is dishing 1.8 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
- The Raptors have won each of their last 10 Monday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Wizards and Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Wizards teams that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.9).
- The Raptors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (25.9).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.8).
Raptors vs Wizards Injury Report
The Raptors will be without Ulrich Chomche, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple, Jamison Battle, and Brandon Ingram.
The Washington Wizards will be without Saddiq Bey, Marcus Smart, Richaun Holmes, Khris Middleton, Colby Jones, and Malcolm Brogdon.
Raptors vs Wizards Prediction
The Raptors should be getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home and are the better team. However, the Raptors are also 22 games below a .500 record and just lost to the Wizards on Saturday as a four-point favorite. The Wizards have seen more than 50 percent of their season’s wins come since February 1, and they’ve quietly had covering success as well. These are two bottom feeding teams that probably shouldn’t even be trying to win at this stage of the season. If forced to pick, I want the points in my pocket. Give me the Wizards.