Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Wizards versus the Raptors? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SN. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 228 points, and the Raptors are favored to win at home against the Wizards.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Wizards +9.5
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-106 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with Pascal Siakam points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.6% and knocking down 11 threes.
Can The Wizards Secure a Win at Toronto?
Facing the Raptors, the Wizards currently hold an overall record of 2-7 and aim to end their two game losing streak. Away from home, the Wizards have a 1-5 record this season, while maintaining a 1-2 record in their home games.
Washington has an ATS record of 4-5 for this season, which includes their current two game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Wizards have an ATS record of 3-3 compared to a 1-2 record vs. the spread at home.
In their latest game, the Wizards offense put up 94 points against the Nets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 37.5% and made 10 threes. The team’s top scorer is Kyle Kuzma, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 23, while Jordan Poole also carries a PPG average of 16.4 into the game.
The Wizards’ defense is presently ranked 29th in the league, allowing an average of 123.8 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Wizards defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 58.4% while allowing 35.1% from downtown.
Does Toronto Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Raptors can return to .500 with a win over the Wizards, given their current overall season record of 4-5. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 10th, and they are 5th in the Atlantic division.
Toronto has an overall ATS record of 5-4 as they come into today’s game. This season, Toronto has a 1-1 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 4-3 as underdogs.
In their latest game, the Raptors offense put up 94 points against the Celtics. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 38.5% and made 10 threes. Toronto’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 13th in attempts and 23rd in three-point shooting percentage.
So far, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 8th in the league at 109.4 points per contest.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Raptors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 32.7% from downtown.