Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards 3/4/23 – On Saturday afternoon, the Toronto Raptors make the journey to California to face off against the Washington Wizards for the second time this week at Capital One Arena. Washington had lost three straight to Toronto before their 119-108 home win earlier in the week. Washington is 1-3 against Toronto and has lost two of their previous four games against them; Toronto has gone 8-3 overall this month but lost two of those three matches while going 11-20 on the road. However, the Washington Wizards are winning this game as per NBA best pick today.
Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards
Date & Time: Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET
Location: Capital One Arena
Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Betting Odds
Raptors
Moneyline: +105
Spread: +15 (-116)
Total: 224 over (-110)
Wizards
Moneyline: -132
Spread: -1.5 (-116)
Total: 224 under (-110)
Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Analysis
On Thursday night, Toronto Raptors dropped to 9th place in the Eastern Conference by losing to the Washington Wizards 119-108 away at home. Center Jakob Poeltl led all scorers with 23 points and 13 rebounds; Toronto hit 44.6% of their shots while making only 27.3% of three-point attempts. Despite cutting a 19-point deficit down to eight in the fourth quarter, they couldn’t get any closer than that. Toronto’s offense ranks 23rd overall in points per game (112.5), 28th in shooting percentage (45.3%) and 27th in three-point shooting. On defense, they rank 8th in points allowed per game (111.9%) and 27th with 48.9%; they also ranked 28th for 3-point defense against opponents.
On Thursday evening, Washington Wizards ended a 3-game losing streak to Toronto by defeating them 119-108 at home. Forward Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 30 points; before this matchup, the Raptors had won six straight on Washington’s court. Washington used a 12-2 run early in the fourth quarter to go ahead by 19 points and never looked back, shooting 51.2% from the field and 46.7% from three-point range. The Wizards rank 19th in points per game (113.1) and seventh in shooting percentage (48.4%), as well as 17th in three-point shooting. On defense, they allow 113 points per game and shoot at an NBA-best 46.5% clip; they also rank 14th for 3-point defense against opponents’ shots.
Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games. Toronto are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games. Toronto are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games against Washington. Toronto are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on the road. Toronto are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington. Toronto are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Washington are 12-6 ATS in their last 18 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games. Washington are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games against Toronto. Washington are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto.
Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Free Pick
Toronto has lost three straight against the spread and three straight ATS on the road, as they lost against Washington earlier this week. Washington has won two straight games versus the spread and four of their last six; no significant changes since that victory over Toronto. Basketball online analytics are looking for similar results.
Free Pick: Washington Wizards -1.5 (-116)
