Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Check out our free Raptors vs Wizards prediction for this NBA matchup in Washington. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Raptors are currently 14-32.
  • Defensively, Toronto are giving up 117.1 points per game.
  • The Raptors are coming off a 113-104 win vs. the Wizards.
  • The Wizards head into the game at 6-39.
  • Washington has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (29th).
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Raptors.

Raptors vs Wizards Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (-275) will visit the Washington Wizards (+226) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. The Raptors are favored by 7 points, and the over/under line is set at 231.

Toronto has won four straight games and is 14-32 overall. Washington, on the other hand, has lost 14 in a row and is 6-39 this season.

Raptors vs. Wizards Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards
  • Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, January 29th
  • Betting Odds TOR -7, TOR -275 | WAS +226 O/U 231

Raptors Preview: Will the Raptors Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Raptors improved to 14-32 on the season with a 113-104 win over the Pelicans on Monday. Playing at home, Toronto entered the game as 1-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game came in at 217, well below the pre-game line of 232.5.

Toronto took control early, outscoring New Orleans 31-20 in the 2nd quarter. However, the Pelicans responded with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Raptors 35-18. Toronto bounced back in the 4th, putting up 39 points to New Orleans’ 29 to seal the win.

In their win over the Pelicans, the Raptors shot just 43% from the field and hit 9 threes at a 27.3% clip. Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl both scored 21 points, with Poeltl shooting 71.4% from the floor, while Barnes struggled with a 28.6% shooting percentage.

Poeltl and Barnes each scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, and Chris Boucher added 8 of his 14 points in the final period. RJ Barrett contributed 17 points, scoring 4 in the 4th quarter.

The Raptors' defense shined in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up just 20 points in each, helping them secure a 113-104 win over the Pelicans. Despite a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 35 points, they managed to hold New Orleans to 29 points in the 4th. Overall, Toronto limited the Pelicans to 43% shooting from the field.

Toronto's perimeter defense was particularly strong, as they held the Pelicans to just 6 made three-pointers on 21% shooting. The Raptors also controlled the boards, giving up only 6 offensive rebounds, while adding 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Wizards Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?

Toronto improved to 14-32 on the season with a 113-104 home win over the Pelicans on Monday. The Raptors, who were favored by 1 point, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 217 points fell short of the 232.5-point line.

Toronto took control early, leading 56-40 at halftime after a strong 2nd quarter. However, the Pelicans stormed back in the 3rd, outscoring the Raptors 35-18. Toronto responded in the 4th, putting up 39 points to New Orleans’ 29 to seal the win.

In their loss to the Mavericks, the Wizards shot 41.6% from the field and hit just 29.7% of their threes, making 11 from deep. Bilal Coulibaly led the team with 16 points, while Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert each added 15, with Poole also contributing 6 assists and 6 rebounds.

Coulibaly scored 9 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Poole added 8 in the same period. Kispert contributed 7 points in the 2nd quarter and added 3 more in the 4th.

The Wizards struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 130 points on 53% shooting. Washington allowed 42 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, putting them in a tough spot early. They tightened up a bit in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 28 and 29 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 20 threes at a 44% clip. Washington sent Dallas to the line 17 times, with the Mavericks converting 12 free throws. The Wizards gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 3 blocks.

Raptors vs Wizards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five road games, Toronto has averaged 118 points per game while allowing 119. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
  • Across the Wizards last five home games, the team averaged 99 points per game while allowing 118. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 0-5 straight-up.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Raptors have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 5-5.

Raptors vs Wizards Prediction

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