Game Details:

Matchup: Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors
Date & Time: Monday, March 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Betting Line: Wizards -2.5 | Over/Under: 228.5

Key Storylines

Eastern Conference Struggles

Both teams have endured challenging seasons, dealing with injuries and inconsistent performances. The Wizards are looking to defend home court while the Raptors aim to steal a win on the road.

Raptors’ Road Woes

Toronto has struggled away from home, sitting among the league’s worst road records. Can they overcome these troubles in D.C.?

Washington’s Defensive Issues

The Wizards have allowed one of the highest opponent scoring averages this season. If their defense doesn’t tighten up, the Raptors could capitalize with their balanced offensive attack.

Injury Report

Washington Wizards:
Out: Richaun Holmes (knee), Landry Shamet (ankle)
Questionable: Tyus Jones (illness)

Toronto Raptors:
Out: Jakob Poeltl (ankle), Ochai Agbaji (groin)
Questionable: Immanuel Quickley (knee)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):
Wizards: 29-35 ATS this season
Raptors: 32-33 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:
The total has gone over in 34 of Washington’s 64 games.
The total has gone over in 30 of Toronto’s 65 games.

Player Prop to Watch

Kyle Kuzma (Wizards) – Points Total: 22.5
Kuzma has stepped up as the Wizards’ primary scorer. If he gets into rhythm early, hitting the over on his points prop is likely.

Scottie Barnes (Raptors) – Assists Total: 5.5
With Quickley questionable, Barnes may take on more playmaking duties, making his assist total an interesting bet.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Wizards -2.5 → At home, Washington has a slight edge.
Total: Over 228.5 → Both teams struggle defensively, favoring a high-scoring game.
Player Prop: Kyle Kuzma Over 22.5 points → He’s been Washington’s most consistent scorer.

This game could go either way, but the Wizards’ home-court advantage and the Raptors’ road struggles give Washington a slight edge. Expect an uptempo game with plenty of scoring.

Final Score Prediction: Wizards 118, Raptors 113