Toronto Raptors (21-42) vs Washington Wizards (12-49)
Game Info: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors -4.5 -- Over/Under: 223.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Toronto Raptors play host to the Washington Wizards at the Scotiabank Arena on Saturday night. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in decent form as they've won three of their last five games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after outlasting the lowly Jazz in a 125-122 home win on Wednesday. Kyshawn George led the team with 23 points, Alex Sarr added 21 points with five rebounds and four assists while Justin Champagnie chipped in with 17 points off the bench. As a team, the Wizards shot 44 percent from the field and 17 of 47 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their balanced offense. They had a total of seven players finishing in double figures in scoring while committing just nine turnovers in a game that could've easily gone either way. The Wizards will face the Pistons after this b2b set.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors are starting to turn things around as they are now gunning for a fourth straight victory after taking down the lowly Jazz in a 118-109 home win last night. Immanuel Quickley led the team with 34 points, five rebounds, and five assists, Scottie Barnes added 22 points with 12 rebounds, six assists, and three blocks while Ja'Kobe Walter and Jared Rhoden scored 14 points each. As a team, the Raptors shot just 38 percent from the field and 14 of 46 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they held the Jazz to just 19 points in the first quarter to build a 17-point lead. Before they held off a late charge from the Jazz to escape with a third straight victory at home.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last 10 home games against the Wizards following a win.
- The Wizards have lost 12 of their last 13 games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Raptors teams that held a losing record.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Raptors have lost eight of their last nine night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have won four of their last six games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors' last four games as favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Wizards' last seven road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Wizards could be shorthanded again with Richaun Holmes and Jordan Poole both questionable, while the Raptors have ruled out Immanuel Quickley and Chris Boucher. However, they should have RJ Barrett back in action after he was rested for last night's game. The Wizards have come to life with three wins in their past five games, but I have been a little more impressed with the Raptors who have split their last 10 games. You can make an argument for either side, but in what should be a close contest, I am leaning toward the Raptors to get the job done at home despite playing on zero days rest.
Peter’s Pick Toronto -4.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
