Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/25
The Washington Wizards (+157) are 4.5-point underdogs against the Toronto Raptors (-187) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. The over/under line for the game is 222.5 points.
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Raptors (21-42) are currently on a three-game winning streak and are favored by 4.5 points over the Wizards (12-49).
WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Wizards +4.5
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, March 8th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-99 in favor of the Wizards.
- Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.2% and knocking down 15 threes.
Does Washington Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Washington improved to 12-49 on the season with a 125-122 win over Utah on Wednesday. The Wizards were favored by 5.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 247 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 16.5 points.
After a 32-32 tie in the 1st quarter, Washington took control by winning the 2nd quarter 30-23. They entered the 4th quarter with a 96-91 lead, but Utah outscored them 31-29 in the final period.
The Wizards put up 125 points in their win over the Jazz, shooting 44.2% from the field. They connected on 17 threes at a 36.2% rate, with Justin Champagnie hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.
Kyshawn George led the way with 23 points, scoring 10 in the 2nd quarter and 8 more in the 3rd. Alexandre Sarr added 21 points, with 9 coming in the opening quarter.
Defensively, the Wizards had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Jazz to 23 points, but they allowed 36 points in the 3rd. Overall, Washington gave up 122 points on 46% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards limited the Jazz to 14 made threes on 35% shooting. They also sent Utah to the line 20 times, where the Jazz hit 14 free throws. Washington finished with 9 steals and 12 blocks.
Will the Raptors Defense Show Up at Home?
Toronto improved to 21-42 on the season with a 118-109 win over the Jazz on Friday. Playing at home, the Raptors were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 227 fell just short of the 228.5 O/U line.
After a close 1st quarter, Toronto took control by outscoring Utah 29-19 in the 2nd. They extended their lead to 92-78 after a 35-point 3rd quarter, allowing them to withstand a late push from the Jazz, who won the 4th quarter 31-26.
Immanuel Quickley knocked down 6 threes at a 46.2% clip, finishing with 34 points and 5 assists in the Raptors’ 118-109 win over the Jazz. Quickley hit 11 points in the 3rd quarter, and added 8 more in both the 1st and 4th quarters.
Toronto’s overall shooting was just 38.5%, with a 30.4% mark from deep, but they connected on 14 threes in the game. Scottie Barnes contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Ja’Kobe Walter and Jared Rhoden each added 14 points.
The Raptors put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Jazz to just 19 points, which helped them secure a 118-109 win. Toronto allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 3rd, with Utah scoring 31 in the final period. Overall, the Raptors gave up 109 points on 46% shooting from the field.
Toronto excelled in defending the three-point line, limiting the Jazz to 8 made threes on 25% shooting. The Raptors also sent Utah to the free-throw line 39 times, where they made 23. Defensively, Toronto recorded 13 steals and 5 blocks.