The Toronto Raptors (2-2) go head-to-head against the Washington Wizards (2-2) at Air Canada Centre in game five of the First Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 216 points with Toronto set as a 7-point favorite.
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Prediction
Wall had 27 points, 14 assists and six rebounds in game four, in which the Wizards, who were 1-point underdogs, beat the Raptors 106-98. The game finished with a total of 204 points, which was 13 points below the projected point total of 217 points. The Wizards’ 11.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Raptors, who had a mark of 16.3.
The high-octane offense of Toronto will battle against the mid-tier defense of Washington. The Raptors rank third in offensive efficiency, while the Wizards are 15th in defensive efficiency. The Raptors should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Washington holds records of 45-41 straight up (SU) and 38-46-2 against the spread (ATS). Of the Wizards’ 86 games, 44 have finished under the total.
Meanwhile, Toronto owns records of 61-25 SU and 46-40 ATS. In opposition of Washington, a little over half of Raptors games have finished over the projected point total.
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington is 21-22 ATS on the road with 24 unders and 19 overs.
Toronto is 24-19 ATS at home with 22 overs and 21 unders.
Washington is 20-4 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Toronto is 28-5.
The Wizards are 42-22 when they score above 100 points, while the Raptors are 55-16.
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 averages 48.6 points in the paint per game, which ranks sixth in the league. Washington ranks 18th in points allowed in the paint per game (45.5).
The Raptors rank ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.2) while 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 20th in second chance points allowed per game (13.0).
The Raptors rank sixth in assists per game (24.2) while the Wizards rank 10th in assists allowed per game (22.3).
Toronto ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (42.2) while Washington ranks eighth (42.4).
The Wizards rank 14th in fast break points per game (11.8) while the Raptors rank 16th in fast break points allowed per game (11.8).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Washington is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Toronto is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Wizards have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Washington has defeated opponents by an average of 0.7 points.
During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 110.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 113.8 points per game (9.5 above their season average).
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