The Toronto Raptors (19-8) host the Washington Wizards (8-18) Friday at Scotiabank Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Wizards-Raptors odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Wizards at Raptors: Key injuries
Wizards
- C Thomas Bryant (foot) out
- PF Rui Hachimura (groin) out
- G Jordan McRae (finger) out
- SF C.J. Miles (wrist) out
- C Moritz Wagner (ankle) out
- PG John Wall (Achilles) out
Raptors
- C Marc Gasol (hamstring) out
- SG Stanley Johnson (groin) out
- SG Norman Powell (shoulder) out
- SG Matt Thomas (finger) out
- PG Fred VanVleet (knee) questionable
- PF Pascal Siakam (groin) out
Wizards at Raptors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Wizards 121, Raptors 104
Moneyline (ML)
Both teams come in severely undermanned, lacking star players and bench depth. The Raptors (-278) have won three straight games, including a 112-99 victory at the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, but it’s the most recent losses of Gasol and Siakam which will be the most difficult to overcome.
It’s as good a time as any to back the WIZARDS (+220) with a $10 bet fetching a profit of $22 if they’re able to win outright. They suffered a 110-109 overtime loss against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday, but they’ll be able to exploit the absence of Gasol and Siakam at both ends of the court. Chase the value with the Raps getting too much respect at the books.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Liking the Wiz to win outright, they’re still getting plus-money on the spread. Back WASHINGTON (+5.5, +105) to stay within 5 points in a loss, or win outright. The same $10 wager will return a profit of $10.50. The Wizards are 13-12 ATS overall and 8-6 ATS on the road. They’ll be able to keep up with, if not outscore, the Raptors as they should be expected to outperform their 117.7 points per game average for the season.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the UNDER 230.5 (-115). The Raptors just won’t have enough options Friday behind PG Kyle Lowry, especially if VanVleet has to sit once again. This one may get ugly for the defending champs, and there’s great value to be had on the visitors.
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