Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/25
At 7:00 ET, the 15th-ranked Washington Wizards (15-55) will host the 11th-ranked Toronto Raptors (24-47) at Capital One Arena. The Raptors are currently favored by 1 point and have a moneyline of -109. Toronto has lost four straight games and is 3rd in the Atlantic Division, while Washington has also lost four straight and is 5th in the Southeast Division.
This Eastern Conference matchup will be televised on MNMT and the over/under line is set at 228 points.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Raptors -1
This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, March 24th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-98 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 12 threes.
Will Toronto Shock Everyone at Capital One Arena?
The Raptors fell to 24-47 on the season after a 123-89 loss to the Spurs on Sunday. Toronto, who were slight favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 21 points under the pre-game line of 233.
Toronto got off to a rough start, trailing 36-16 after the 1st quarter. Although they played the 2nd and 4th quarters more evenly, they were outscored 35-23 in the 3rd, leaving them down 97-63 going into the final period.
In their 123-89 loss to the Spurs, the Raptors struggled offensively, shooting just 38% from the field and 25.6% from three-point range, making only 10 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 72.7% of his shots and 50% from deep.
RJ Barrett added 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Jamal Shead contributed 17 points and 6 assists. Barnes scored 13 of his 22 points in the 3rd quarter, and Barrett added 8 points in the 4th.
Defensively, the Raptors struggled against the Spurs, allowing 123 points on 47% shooting. San Antonio scored 36 points in the 1st and 35 in the 3rd, with Toronto giving up 26 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.
Toronto did well in limiting the Spurs from three, holding them to 32% shooting with 14 made threes. The Raptors also recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks but sent the Spurs to the line 32 times, where they converted 27 free throws.
Can the Wizards Please their Home Crowd?
After a 122-103 loss to the Knicks on Saturday, the Wizards’ record dropped to 15-55. They entered the game as +15.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 225, just over the 223.5 O/U line.
Washington fell behind early, losing the 1st quarter 31-21 and the 2nd 35-20. They went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 82-53 to 93-53, but the Knicks closed it out by winning the 4th quarter 30-27.
In their 122-103 loss to the Knicks, the Wizards struggled offensively, shooting 44.3% from the field and hitting just 30.6% of their three-pointers, making 11 from deep. Jordan Poole led Washington with 25 points, scoring 11 in the 3rd quarter, while Marcus Smart added 17 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.
Kyshawn George contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, with 7 points in the 2nd quarter. Poole also scored 10 in the 2nd, and Smart added 6 in the 4th. Poole made 3 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc.
The Wizards struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 122 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, with a slightly better 3rd quarter, where they gave up 26 points. The Knicks also scored 30 points in the 4th.
From three-point range, the Wizards allowed 13 made threes on 37% shooting. They sent the Knicks to the line 27 times, with New York hitting 21 free throws. Washington finished with 31 defensive rebounds but gave up 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.