The Washington Wizards roster may need help to play defense effectively this season. But the Wizards should be involved in several wild affairs as the year progresses. Washington has the sixth-best scoring offense in the league in terms of points per game. Anyone making Wizards vs Raptors best bets will also see that Washington has the second-worst scoring defense in the league.
Wizards vs Raptors Picks
- Pick: Game to go OVER the total (228)
Toronto could use a matchup like the one it has against Washington. The Raptors have been the inverse of what the Wizards bring to the table. Toronto generally plays a strong brand of defense but struggles at times to score. Washington’s defensive woes may open things up for the Raptors.
Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Odds
Wizards vs Raptors Information
Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors
Location of the game: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
Date & Time: Monday, Nov. 13, 6:40 p.m.
How to watch: NBA League Pass
Recent Scores
Washington has lost two straight, including a 102-94 loss to Brooklyn on Sunday. Toronto’s last game on the NBA schedule was a 117-94 loss to Boston.
Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Analysis
The Wizards are in the middle of a rebuilding process. Washington brought in former Golden State star Jordan Poole in the offseason to help the offense. Poole hasn’t been shooting quite as well from the 3-point line as he has in his career. Poole has only shot 30 percent from the 3-point line and averages 16.4 points per game. Anyone making Wizards vs Raptor best bets will see that Kyle Kuzma has been Washington’s top scorer, putting up 23 points per game.
While the Wizards have been scoring a lot of points this season, Washington hasn’t been efficient. The Wizards rank 21st in the league according to NBA team stats by making 34.8 percent of their 3-point attempts.
Toronto is in the top 10 of the NBA in most defensive categories. The Raptors are seventh in the league in scoring defense, allowing 109.4 points per game. Opponents only shoot 32.7 percent from the 3-point line against Toronto. Scottie Barnes has been Toronto’s top scorer so far this season according to NBA player stats. Barnes averages 20.2 points per game.
Gary Trent Jr is on the Toronto Raptors injury report with a foot injury. Center Christian Koloko will be out with an illness. Toronto has six players on its roster who average 10 points or more so far this season.
Odds Breakdown
Wizards
NBA odds show that the Wizards are 9.5-point underdogs. Washington is +330 on the moneyline. The over/under has been set at 228 points. The Wizards are 4-5 against the spread this season. Seven of Washington’s nine games have gone over the total.
Raptors
Toronto is -425 on the moneyline. The Raptors are 4-5 against the spread this season. The total has gone under in five of the Raptors’ nine games.
Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Pick and Prediction
Washington hasn’t been able to slow anyone down this season. People making Wizards vs Raptors best bets will show that few have been able to slow them down either. Toronto will be happy to have more room to operate on offense. The Raptors will take advantage of this by shooting more efficiently and helping the number go over the total.
Toronto isn’t an offensive juggernaut, but will make Washington have to work for every point it earns on the court. The Raptors may be one of the worst NBA matchups for the Wizards, although Washington will struggle against many teams this year.
- Pick: Game to go OVER the total (228)
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