Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 4/7/24
At 6:00 ET, the Wizards (15-63) will be in Toronto to take on the Raptors (24-53). Washington is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 14th in the Eastern Conference, while Toronto is 12th in the East and has been listed as a four-point favorite.
With a total of 229, this matchup is expected to be high-scoring. The Raptors are -174 on the moneyline, while the Wizards are +144. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena and can be seen on MNMT.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Wizards +4
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, April 7th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-109 in favor of the Raptors.
- Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 12 threes.
Is a Road Win Possible for Washington?
The Wizards’ ATS underdog record is 34-35 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as underdogs. On the road, they are 22-16 ATS compared to 13-26 ATS at home.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 39-39, and 60 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 229. On average, their games have finished with 235.9 points.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 108-102. The O/U line for that game was 225 points, and Washington was favored by 2.5 points going into the game.
Overall, the Wizards are 15-63 this season, which is 14th in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 11-38 compared to 4-25 against non-conference opponents. On the road, they are 8-30 and 5th in the Southeast Division.
The Wizards are one of the fastest-paced teams in the league, leading the NBA with 102.2 possessions per game. However, they have struggled to shoot the three, hitting just 34% from beyond the arc (30th).
When it comes to scoring, Washington is 17th in the league at 113.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th overall at 46%. In terms of two-point shooting, the Wizards are 14th at 54%.
On the road, the Wizards are averaging 114.1 points per game compared to 112.5 at home. So far this season, Washington has outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.6% of their games.
The Wizards’ defense is presently ranked 30th in the league, allowing an average of 122.7 points per contest. The Washington defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Washington.
Can the Raptors Offense Score Enough at Home?
Toronto’s record as the favorite this season is 12-10, and they are favored by 4 points today against the Wizards. In their last game, the Raptors were 14.5-point underdogs vs. the Bucks and won the game straight up.
This season, the Raptors have been the underdog in 55 of their 77 games. As the underdog, they have an ATS record of 24-31 and are 12-43 straight up. As the favorite, their ATS record is 9-13.
Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 39-37-1. Today’s line of 229 is just below their season average of 230.9 points per game. In their last game vs. the Bucks, the teams combined for 228 points, which was below the O/U line of 232.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Raptors are currently in 12th place with a record of 24-53. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-30 compared to 7-23 against the West.
The Raptors’ ATS record at home this season is 13-26, and they have failed to cover the spread in 11 straight home games. On the road, they are 20-18 vs. the spread.
This season, the Raptors are 12th in pace at 99.3 possessions per game. On average, they score 112.4 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. At home, Toronto is 27th in scoring at 109.5 points per game.
In terms of field goal percentage, the Raptors are 16th in the league at 47%. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 17th in the NBA with a 54% success rate. From beyond the arc, Toronto is 28th in three-point shooting at 34%.
So far, the Raptors have made an average of 11.6 three-pointers per game, which is 26th in the league. In terms of free throws, they are 21st in makes at 16.1 per game.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 24th in the NBA, permitting 118.6 points per game. Inside the arc, the Raptors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.5% and 37.5% from three-point territory.