The Washington Wizards (6-11) travel to Scotiabank Arena to take on the league leading Toronto Raptors (15-4). The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 228.5 points with Toronto set as a 10-point favorite.
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Prediction
The Wizards come in on a high note after covering the 1-point spread against the Los Angeles Clippers in their last outing, 125-118. The combined points for the game (243) finished over the projected point total of 234.5. The Wizards had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 6.0 (better than their season average of 12.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.344 (above their season average of 0.239). With 30 points on 9-for-24 shooting, John Wall was the game’s high scorer.
The last time the Raptors were in action, they defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 124-108, comfortably covering as 8-point favorites. The game’s total points (232) finished over the O/U total of 224.5. The Raptors, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.0, had a fantastic mark of 35.9, while the Hawks had a free throw rate of 0.151 (below their season average of 0.199). With 21 points, 17 assists and 12 rebounds, Kyle Lowry led the way for Toronto with his zeroth triple-double this season.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Bradley Beal led both teams with 32 points in the first game, in which the Wizards lost 117-113, unable to cover as 2-point favorites. The game finished with a total of 230 points, which was 10.5 points above the projected point total of 219.5 points. The Raptors had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 19.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.330 vs. 0.292).
Washington holds records of 6-11 straight up (SU) and 5-11-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas is known to place the total low when the Wizards are involved, as 64.7 percent of their contests have ended over the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Toronto is 15-4 SU and 10-9 ATS. Games involving the Raptors also have typically gone over the total (63.2 percent).
Pascal Siakam has averaged 16 points,7.2 rebounds,1.2 steals,1.2 blocks over the last five games for Toronto.
The prolific offense of Toronto will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Washington. The Raptors rank fourth in offensive efficiency, while the Wizards are 27th in defensive efficiency. The Raptors figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Wizards, who rank third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.246), will face a tough test against the Raptors, who rank fifth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.182).
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Washington is 2-6 ATS with 5 overs and 3 unders.
Toronto is 4-5 ATS at home with 7 overs and 2 unders.
Washington is 2-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Toronto is 3-0.
In games where they score more than 100 points, the Wizards are 6-10 and the Raptors are 14-4.
Toronto averages 25.3 assists per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. Washington ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (25.7).
The Raptors average 18.7 fast break points per game, which ranks third in the league. The Wizards rank 21st in fast break points allowed per game (14.8).
Toronto ranks eighth in rebounds per game (47.1) while Washington ranks 26th (41.2).
The Wizards rank second in blocks per game (6.4) while the Raptors rank 17th (5.4).
Toronto ranks seventh in points off turnovers (19.2 per game) while Washington ranks 20th in points off turnovers allowed (18.1 per game).
The Raptors rank 11 in second chance points per game (14.31578947368421) while the Wizards rank 24 in second chance points allowed per game (15.235294117647058).
Toronto ranks 4 in points in the paint per game (54) while Washington ranks 14 (46.94117647058823).
The Raptors rank 8 in three pointers attempted per game (33.21052631578947) while the Wizards rank 14 in three pointers allowed per game (31.058823529411764).
Toronto ranks 5 in steals per game (8.894736842105264) while Washington ranks 10 (8.352941176470589).
Bettings Trends:
In its last five contests, Washington is 2-2-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Toronto is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over its last five games.
The Wizards have outscored opponents by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Washington has been defeated by an average of 5.2 points.
During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 111.8 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 102.2 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
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