A trip to the Eastern Conference Semifinals will be on the line when the Toronto Raptors (4-2) challenge the Washington Wizards (2-4) at Air Canada Centre in game seven of the First Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 29, 2018.
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Prediction
Lowry recorded 24 points, six rebounds and six assists in game six, in which the Raptors defeated the Wizards 102-92. The Raptors had a much better turnover percentage (5.7 vs. 13.7) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 vs. 26.2).
The productive offense of Toronto (third in the league with an offensive efficiency of 111.6) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Washington (15th in the NBA with a defensive efficiency of 107.0). The Raptors figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
John Wall has averaged 26.6 points, 12.2 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.4 blocks over the last five games for Washington.
Washington Wizards at Toronto Raptors Pick
NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
In games where they allow below 100 points, Toronto is 30-5 and Washington is 20-4.
The Wizards are 42-22 when they reach the century mark, while the Raptors are 57-16.
Toronto ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (32.6) while Washington ranks 24th (26.2).
The Raptors rank second in blocks per game (6.1) while the Wizards rank 21st (4.4).
Toronto ranks sixth in points in the paint per game (48.6) while Washington ranks 19th in points allowed in the paint per game (45.7).
The Raptors average 17.1 points off turnovers per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Wizards rank 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.1).
Washington averages 12.5 second chance points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Toronto ranks 19th in second chance points allowed per game (13.1).
The Raptors rank sixth in assists per game (24.2) while the Wizards rank 10th in assists allowed per game (22.3).
Washington ranks 14th in fast break points per game (12.0) while Toronto ranks 16th in fast break points allowed per game (12.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Wizards have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Washington has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 108.2 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 107.4 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
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