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The Toronto Raptors (23-47) and Washington Wizards (12-58) meet Sunday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Raptors lead 2-0
Toronto dropped its 9th game in a row with a 123-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night. It failed to cover the spread as a 16.5-point underdog, and the Under (230) cashed. Every Raptors starter scored in double figures, led by rookie G Gradey Dick, who had 21 points on 4-of-7 shooting from long range. They struggled to control the ball, committing 27 turnovers in the loss. Toronto currently sits 7½ games back of the Atlanta Hawks for the final play-in spot.
Washington snapped a 5-game losing streak in a 109-102 win against the Sacramento Kings Thursday night. It won the game outright as an 11-point underdog, and the Under (238.5) cashed. F Kyle Kuzma carried the Wizards with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block and 1 steal. Washington has long been eliminated from playoff contention.
The Raptors have won 7 of the last 8 against the Wizards. In their most recent meeting (Dec. 27), Toronto covered as a 6.5-point road favorite with a 132-102 victory as the Under (243) hit.
Raptors at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Wizards -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +6.5 (-110) | Wizards -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Raptors at Wizards key injuries
Raptors
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- F Scottie Barnes (hand) out
- G RJ Barrett (personal) out
- G D.J. Carton (ankle) out
- C Jakob Poeltl (hand) out
- G Gary Trent Jr. (back) out
- G Immanuel Quickley (personal) out
Wizards
- G Tyus Jones (back) out
- G Jordan Poole (hip) questionable
- G Landry Shamet (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Raptors at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Raptors 118, Wizards 110
Moneyline
BET RAPTORS (+200).
Yes, Toronto has lost 9 straight games, but where better to get back on the winning track than a trip to our nation’s capital?
The Raptors have won 4 straight against the Wizards, including the 30-point victory in Washington Dec. 27. It may be a long shot, but Toronto still has an outside chance of making the playoffs, while the Wizards are playing out the string at this point. I love getting those juicy plus-odds in this matchup.
Against the spread
PASS.
I’m going to focus my unit on the moneyline. No need to bet the spread.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 232.5 (-110).
I’m all about the Under in this game because the trends are hard to ignore. The Raptors and Wizards have gone Under in their last 3 head-to-head matchups, and Toronto has gone Under in its last 5 games.
Also, both of these teams are missing a few key players, especially when it comes to offense. The Raptors are only scoring 96 points per game over their last 3.
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