Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Betting Preview & Prediction

Game Details:

• Matchup: Washington Wizards (13-49) vs. Toronto Raptors (21-43)
• Date & Time: Monday, March 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada
• Betting Line: Raptors -6.5 | Over/Under: 231.5

Key Storylines

• Season Series Tied: The Wizards and Raptors have split their first two meetings this season, making tonight’s matchup a crucial decider.
• Close Contest Last Time: The Wizards pulled off a nail-biting 118-117 win against the Raptors on Saturday, led by Jordan Poole’s 34-point explosion. Toronto will be looking for revenge at home.
• Wizards’ Road Struggles: Washington has won only six of their 29 road games this season, making it a tough challenge against a Raptors team that is slightly better at home.
• Toronto’s Depth Issues: Injuries have hurt the Raptors’ rotation, forcing them to rely on younger players in key minutes.

Injury Report

• Washington Wizards:
  • Out: Colby Jones (Achilles), Marcus Smart (finger), Richaun Holmes (knee)
• Toronto Raptors:
  • Out: Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Ja’Kobe Walter, Ochai Agbaji
  • Questionable: Immanuel Quickley (day-to-day)

Betting Trends

• Against the Spread (ATS):
  • Wizards: 27-33 ATS this season
  • Raptors: 37-25 ATS this season
• Over/Under Trends:
  • The total has gone over in 33 of Washington’s 64 games
  • The total has gone over in 33 of Toronto’s 64 games
• Wizards Struggling on the Road:
  • Washington is 6-23 in away games this season
  • Toronto has a slightly better home record but remains inconsistent

Player Prop to Watch

• Jordan Poole (Wizards) – Points Total: 21.5
  • Poole erupted for 34 points in the last meeting, making the over on his points prop an intriguing bet.
• Scottie Barnes (Raptors) – Rebounds Total: 8.5
  • With Poeltl out, Barnes could see an uptick in rebounding opportunities.

Prediction & Best Bets

• Spread: Toronto -6.5 → The Raptors should bounce back at home.
• Total: Over 231.5 → Both teams have been hitting overs consistently.
• Player Prop: Jordan Poole Over 21.5 points → High usage after a big game.

Washington could keep things close if Poole and Kyle Kuzma get hot, but Toronto’s home-court advantage and slightly deeper bench give them the edge. Expect a high-scoring game with the Raptors pulling away late.

Final Score Prediction: Raptors 123, Wizards 114