Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/10/25
At 7:30 ET, the 13th ranked Raptors (-248) will host the 15th ranked Wizards (+205) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 232 points.
Washington is currently on a 2-game winning streak and will be taking on a Toronto team that is 21-43 overall. The Raptors are favored by 6.5 points and this game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Wizards +6.5
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 10th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-86 in favor of the Wizards.
- Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.5% and knocking down 12 threes.
Do the Wizards Have What it Takes in Toronto?
Washington improved to 13-49 on the season with a 118-117 road win over the Raptors on Saturday. The Wizards entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 235 points went over the pre-game line of 228.5.
After trailing 39-33 after the 1st quarter, the Wizards took control with a 36-26 2nd quarter, highlighted by a 12-0 run that extended their lead from 65-60 to 77-60. They entered the 4th quarter up 95-89 and held on for the win despite being outscored 28-23 in the final period.
Jordan Poole’s 34 points and 7 threes at 58.3% shooting from deep propelled the Wizards to a 118-117 win over the Raptors. Poole shot 60% from the field overall, adding 5 assists, and scored 12 points in the 2nd quarter. Bilal Coulibaly contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, with 6 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
As a team, the Wizards hit 13 threes at 34.2% efficiency and shot 44% from the field. Corey Kispert and Khris Middleton each added 12 points, with Middleton scoring 4 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
Despite a rough 1st quarter where they gave up 39 points, the Wizards tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 26 and 24 points, respectively, to help secure the win. Washington held Toronto to 42% shooting overall, including 10 made threes on 38% shooting from beyond the arc.
The Wizards sent the Raptors to the line 30 times, where they converted 27 free throws. Washington grabbed 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 22 offensive boards. They also contributed 12 steals and 7 blocked shots.
Will Toronto Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Toronto dropped to 21-43 on the season after a 118-117 home loss to the Wizards on Saturday. The Raptors, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 235 points went over the pre-game total of 228.5.
After a strong start, leading 39-33 after the 1st quarter, Toronto struggled in the 2nd, getting outscored 36-26. Washington’s 12-0 run turned the game in their favor, but the Raptors made a push in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Wizards 28-23, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
In their 118-117 loss to the Wizards, the Raptors shot 42.1% from the field, connecting on 10 threes at a 38.5% rate. RJ Barrett led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency, while Jakob Poeltl added 21 points, shooting 69.2% from the floor.
Scottie Barnes contributed 18 points, with 14 coming in the 1st quarter. Barrett also scored 10 in the opening period, while Poeltl added 9 in the 4th quarter.
The Raptors struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 33 and 36 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points in the 3rd and 23 in the 4th. Overall, they allowed the Wizards to shoot 44% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Raptors gave up 13 threes on 34% shooting. They sent the Wizards to the line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws. Toronto recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 22 offensive rebounds.