The Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards meet Friday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs. Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs. Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Bulls and play the Timberwolves and Magic next. The Raptors have won 8 of their last 13 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 131 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 86 points on 32.1 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley is averaging 23 points and 4 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and RJ Barrett is dishing 3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 12.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 50 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards beat the Bucks, and they play the Bulls and Hornets next. The Wizards haven’t won two straight games since February 19-20.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 128 points on 52.3 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 34 points and 12 rebounds, while Trae Young is averaging 20 points and 13 assists. Kyshawn George is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 21.4 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 44 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The home team has won each of the Raptors’ last 13 games.
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 12 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in 12 of the Raptors’ last 13 games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 17 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Wizards’ last 11 games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 14 games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Wizards’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Raptors’ last five road openers against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Anthony Davis has recorded 11+ rebounds in four consecutive appearances- the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Trae Young led all Wizards players for points per 36 minutes (25.2) last season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Ja’Kobe Walter has recorded 3+ steals in five consecutive appearances- the longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Scottie Barnes ranked 2nd in the league for total steals + blocks (230) last season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards ranked 30th in the league for point differential per game last season (-12.0).
- The Wizards ranked 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game last season (47.8).
- The Raptors ranked T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage last season (58.5%).
- The Raptors ranked 1st for fast break points (1549) last season.
Wizards vs Raptors Injury Report
The Wizards will be without Tristan Vukcevic, AJ Dybantsa, and Jamir Watkins. Felix Okpara is questionable.
Nate Bittle and Malachi Smith are out for the Raptors.
Wizards vs Raptors Prediction
The Raptors looked fantastic in their season opener, but I’m not in the business of overreacting to one game. The Wizards have more offensive punch than the Bulls do, and if AD is going to play the way he did in his opener, Washington could be a lot better than expected. We’ll see if the Raptors can carry things over from their game on Wednesday. Either way, this feels like too many points. Give me the Wizards and the free buckets.