Toronto Looks to Extend Dominance Over Struggling Washington

Raptors vs. Wizards: Toronto Favored to Continue Washington’s Woes

On Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors will take on the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET, and basketball fans are eagerly anticipating the first meeting between these two Eastern Conference teams this season.

For Toronto, this game represents another opportunity to continue their solid form against a Wizards team reeling from a lengthy losing streak. The Raptors are 8-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 encounters with Washington. Additionally, the under has been a common outcome in these matchups, with 7 of the last 10 games hitting the under on the total.

Raptors Striving for Consistency on the Road

Toronto (14-32 SU, 27-18-1 ATS) enters this game fresh off a 113-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. With the win, the Raptors have gone 6-4 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, showing signs of life after a rough start to the season. The Raptors dominated the paint in their recent win, scoring 64 points inside, and forward Jakob Poeltl was a key contributor, posting 21 points on 10-of-14 shooting, along with 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks. Toronto led by as many as 17 points and never trailed by more than a point.

This game marks the first time this season that Toronto is favored as a road spread favorite, which reflects their current form. However, the Raptors have struggled to find consistency across the board, ranking just 24th in overall rating, 23rd in offensive rating, and 23rd in defensive rating, according to Dunks and Threes. Offensively, the Raptors score 111.4 points per game (18th) on 47.0% shooting (12th), but they’ve been prone to defensive lapses, allowing 117.1 points per game (25th) with opponents shooting 47.0% from the floor (19th).

Key players to watch for the Raptors include shooting guard RJ Barrett (22.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 5.8 APG), forward Scottie Barnes (20.2 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 6.6 APG), and point guard Immanuel Quickley (16.2 PPG, 6.1 APG). With these young stars leading the charge, Toronto will look to build on their momentum and maintain their strong ATS record against Washington.

 

 

Wizards in Search of a Turnaround

In stark contrast to Toronto’s recent success, the Washington Wizards (6-39 SU, 17-27-1 ATS) find themselves in a complete tailspin. The Wizards have dropped 14 consecutive games, including a 130-108 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. During this stretch, Washington has struggled mightily, posting a 0-10 SU record and a 4-6 ATS mark in their last 10 games. In their loss to Dallas, Washington’s defense was porous, allowing the Mavericks to shoot 53% from the floor and hit 20 three-pointers. On the other side, the Wizards were inefficient, shooting just 41.6% from the field and 29.7% from beyond the arc.

Washington ranks dead-last in nearly every major category, including 30th in overall rating, 30th in offensive rating, and 29th in defensive rating, according to Dunks and Threes. The Wizards are averaging just 107.8 points per game (26th) on 43.7% shooting (29th), while their defense has been among the league’s worst, allowing 122.3 points per game (30th) on 47.6% shooting (26th).

Despite their struggles, Washington has some bright spots. Guard Jordan Poole leads the team in scoring with 21.2 points per game, and forward Kyle Kuzma has been steady with 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Point guard Malcolm Brogdon (13.8 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 3.9 APG) and power forward Alex Sarr (11.5 PPG, 6.6 RPG) also offer flashes of potential, but the Wizards will need much more than individual performances to overcome their collective woes.

Conclusion

With the Raptors looking to build on their recent success, and Washington’s continued struggles, Toronto should be able to handle business on the road and add to Washington’s woes. While individual players like Poole and Kuzma will give the Wizards a fighting chance, Toronto’s superior depth and recent form should lead them to a comfortable victory.

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