Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Dec 26)
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Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Dec 26)

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Moneyline PickToronto Raptors
Player PropBrandon Ingram over 2.5 three-pointers
Same Game Parlay (Bet Builder)Raptors to cover +9 spread + Over 231.5 points + Scottie Barnes over 33.5 points + rebounds + assists
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Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Main Match Info

Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Moneyline Prediction

The Raptors were on the verge of entering the Christmas break on a three-game losing streak, but they avoided that with a 112-91 away win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday, December 23. The Raptors are clear favorites ahead of this game against the struggling Wizards, and one reason is their solid road record in recent weeks.

Following the impressive win over the Heat, it’s worth noting that the Raptors have now won three of their last four on the road. 

With seven wins in their previous 10 games away from home, and wins in each of their last three visits to take on the Wizards at Capital One Arena, it’s easy to see why the Raptors are favored to get another win here.

The Wizards’ struggles also provide insight into why the Raptors are favored here. Washington have lost two in a row and three of the last four following their 126-109 defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The Wizards sit in last place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 5-23 record, and they also own the worst home record in the East at 2-10. 

Ultimately, it’s hard to see the Wizards getting a positive result against a Toronto team that sits in fourth place in the Conference with an 18-13 record. 

The Raptors should cruise to an easy win here, extending their impressive streak away from home and extending the Wizards’ woes in front of their fans in another rebuilding season for the franchise.

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Player Prop

Ingram is the leading scorer for the Wizards with an average of 21.7 points per game, although it’s worth noting that he’s failed to reach the 20-point mark in each of his last two games. 

Scoring numbers aside, one area in which Ingram has been turning heads of late has been his shooting from three-point range.

Ingram went 2-for-6 from deep in the win over the Heat, and that was the seventh straight game in which he drained multiple threes. Over that stretch, Ingram is making 52.2 percent of his treys while attempting 6.6 per game. 

The efficiency is going to regress at some point, but he’s showing a hot hand. That trend should continue against a Wizards team that ranks among the worst defensive teams in the NBA.

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Same Game Parlay

Our three-leg parlay not only backs the Raptors to win, but also expects them to do so by a sizable margin. They won the previous head-to-head meeting against Washington by 30 points, and even if they don’t repeat that blowout win, it’s easy to see them covering the 9.0 spread. 

Six of the Wizards’ last seven losses have come by double digits.

The winning margin for Toronto should also translate into the over in points, particularly because the Wizards aren’t known for their defensive prowess. 

Not only did they give up 140 points in the previous H2H game against the Raptors, but the Wizards have also seen six of their last eight games finish with 232 or more total points.

Last but not least, one player who should fill the stat sheet on Friday is Scottie Barnes. Even though Brandon Ingram is expected to carry the team offensively, Barnes is the only player on the Toronto roster who ranks in the Top 3 in the team in points (19.3), rebounds (8.0) and assists (5.0) per game. 

Barnes is expected to take advantage of the Wizards’ defensive struggles to deliver another impressive statistical effort. It’s worth noting that Barnes has recorded at least 33 points + rebounds + assists in four of his last seven games, though it didn’t happen in the previous meeting versus Washington.

Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Team News

Washington Wizards Team News

The Wizards are close to full strength, missing only two players ahead of this matchup. They’ll be without Corey Kispert due to a hamstring problem, while Cam Whitmore is out due to a shoulder injury.

Toronto Raptors Team News

The Raptors will wait to see whether rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles will be available for this matchup, as he’s questionable with an illness. RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl are out due to knee and back injuries.

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