Raptors vs Wizards Prediction 3/8/25 NBA Picks Today

The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors meet Saturday 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 Heat, beat the Jazz, and they play the Pistons, Nuggets, and Trail Blazers next. The Wizards have seen 50 percent of their season’s wins come since February 1.

The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.1 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21 points and 3.3 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 6.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.3 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 43.8 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Magic and Jazz, and they play the 76ers, Jazz, and Trail Blazers next. The Raptors look to win four straight games for the first time since January 23-29.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 110.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.7 points and 6.4 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 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Toronto Raptors will win

• The Raptors have won each of their last 11 games at Scotiabank Arena against Wizards teams that held a losing record.
• The Wizards have lost 15 of their last 16 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Wizards.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Raptors teams that held a losing record.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

• The Raptors have lost each of their last three games as home favorites following a home win.
• The Wizards have won four of their last six games as road underdogs.
• The road team has covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Wizards and Raptors.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.

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, Colby Jones, Malcolm Brogdon, and Jordan Poole. Richaun Holmes is questionable for the Wizards.

Raptors vs Wizards Prediction

The Raptors are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home where 14 of their 21 wins have come. However, both the Wizards and Raptors have played their best ball over the last month or so, and you can make a case for either side. Not sure why either team is trying to win at this stage, but here we are. The Wizards have the rest advantage and that could be the difference in this spot in terms of value. The Raptors are on the end of a back-to-back. Give me the Wizards and the points.