Washington Wizards (12-58) vs Toronto Raptors (23-46)
Game Info: Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Washington Wizards -5.5 -- Over/Under: 211.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards meet Saturday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Raptors vs Wizards prediction.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors are coming off losses to the Pelicans, Suns, Trail Blazers, Nuggets, Pistons, Magic, Kings, and Thunder. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 113.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 118 points on 48.7 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 20.8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 8.2 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gary Trent Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards recently lost to the Celtics and Rockets, while beating the Kings. The Washington Wizards are averaging 113.8 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 124.2 points on 50.1 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 22.4 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 16.7 points and 3.8 assists. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer, and Marvin Bagley III is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Kyle Kuzma ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (22.5) this season.
- Deni Avdija ranks 14th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (51.1%) this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Kelly Olynyk ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (4.2) this season.
- Bruce Brown ranks 8th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (86.4%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (123.9).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-10.1).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (1342) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.2) this season.
Raptors vs Wizards prediction
I'm not running to the window to lay chalk with the Wizards, but this is an indication of just how bad things have gotten for the Raptors over the last few weeks. The Raptors have lost 9 of their last 10 games, and their injury report is getting longer by the week. The Raptors have truly thrown in the towel on the season and are trying to get as many ping pong balls as possible. The Wizards aren't in a much better spot, but they are fielding a more competitive roster and did just beat the Kings outright as 11 point underdogs. It's the Wizards or pass for me.
Randy’s Pick Washington Wizards -5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
