The Washington Wizards (2-3) will try to extend the series when they challenge the Toronto Raptors (3-2) at Capital One Arena in game six of the First Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 27, 2018.
Washington is a 2-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 214.5 points.
Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards Free Prediction
In game five, the Wizards lost 108-98, unable to cover as 7-point underdogs. Wall put up 26 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. The game finished with a total of 206 points, which was 10.5 points below the projected point total of 216.5 points. The Raptors had a better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 13.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.256 vs. 0.211).
The productive offense of Toronto (third in the NBA with an offensive efficiency of 111.5) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Washington (15th in the league with a defensive efficiency of 106.9). The Raptors figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Toronto holds records of 62-25 straight up (SU) and 47-40 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of the Raptors’ games have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Washington is 45-42 SU and 38-47-2 ATS. Contrary to Toronto, a little over half of Wizards games have finished under the total.
John Wall has averaged 27.2 points, 12.8 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.4 blocks over the last five games for Washington.
Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Toronto is 22-21 ATS with 23 overs and 20 unders.
Washington is 17-24-2 ATS at home with 21 overs, 20 unders and 2 pushes.
Washington is 20-4 when they allow below 100 points, while Toronto is 29-5.
The Wizards are 42-22 when they reach 100 points, while the Raptors are 56-16.
Toronto ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (32.7) while Washington ranks 24th (26.2).
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 (45.6).
The Raptors rank ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.1) while the Wizards rank 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.1).
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 average 24.3 assists per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Wizards rank 10th in assists allowed per game (22.4).
Washington averages 12.0 fast break points per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Toronto ranks 16th in fast break points allowed per game (12.0).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Toronto is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Washington is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 7.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 110.2 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 110.6 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
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