The Washington Wizards (1-2) clash with the Toronto Raptors (2-1) at Capital One Arena in game four of the First Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The game can be seen on TNT at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 22, 2018.
Toronto is a 1-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 218.5 points.
Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards ATS Prediction
Wall scored a game-high 28 points in game three, in which the Wizards defeated the Raptors 122-103, covering as 1-point favorites. He also had 14 assists and six rebounds. The game finished with a total of 225 points, which was 7.5 points above the projected point total of 217.5 points. The Wizards had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 16.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.612 vs. 0.524).
Toronto figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Raptors rank third in offensive efficiency, while Washington ranks 15th in defensive efficiency.
Toronto holds records of 61-24 straight up (SU) and 46-39 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of the Raptors’ games have finished over the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Washington owns records of 44-41 SU and 37-46-2 ATS. In opposition of Toronto, Wizards games have a slight tendency to finish under the total (50.6 percent).
Mike Scott has averaged 12.6 points over the last five games for Washington.
Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards ATS Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Toronto is 22-20 ATS on the road with 23 overs and 19 unders.
At home, Washington is 16-24-2 ATS with 21 overs, 19 unders and 2 pushes.
Washington is 19-4 when they allow below 100 points, while Toronto is 28-5.
The Raptors are 55-16 when they score over 100 points, while the Wizards are 41-22.
Toronto ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (32.9) while Washington ranks 23rd (26.3).
The Raptors rank second in blocks per game (6.1) while the Wizards rank 21st (4.3).
Toronto ranks sixth in points in the paint per game (48.6) while Washington ranks 18th in points allowed in the paint per game (45.5).
The Raptors average 17.2 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. The Wizards rank 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.2).
Toronto ranks 12th in second chance points per game (12.8) while Washington ranks 17th in second chance points allowed per game (12.9).
The Raptors rank fifth in rebounds allowed per game (42.2) while the Wizards rank ninth (42.4).
Toronto ranks sixth in assists per game (24.3) while Washington ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (22.4).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Toronto is 3-2 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Washington is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 110.4 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 109.8 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
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