On Friday, the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards will play the second in a row against each other. Coming into Wednesday’s game in Toronto, the Raptors are 36-24. Toronto and Washington are tied for third in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors have won four straight games.
The Washington Wizards are 35-23 on the season, and coming off a home win over the Golden State Warriors. The Wizards have won 7 out of their last 10 games. Washington comes into this home game as the favorite. The Wizards are -1.5 at home over the Raptors. Find the updated NBA betting lines here.
Here’s A Closer Look At The Toronto Raptors Vs Washington Wizards Odds, Betting Pick & TV Info
When: Friday, March 3, 2017
Where: Verizon Center
TV: NBA Pass (Direct TV)
Stream Option: Watch NBA
Odds: Washington -1.5
Why Bet on the Wizards
The Washington Wizards are getting fantastic guard play. The combination of John Wall and Bradley Beal has been outstandings. Wall leads the team with more than 22 points per game, and also dishing out 10 assists per game. Washington as a team is scoring 107.9 points per game, which ranks 8th in all of the National Basketball Association.
The Wizards are 8th in the league in assists, with Wall and Beal leading the way. Washington also has a lead at the top of the Southeast Division. The Washington Wizards are 2.5 games ahead of the Atlanta Hawks. The Wizards need just 6 more wins to match their win total from a season ago.
Why Bet on the Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are fighting back time for the top of the Atlantic Division. The Raptors are two games behind the Boston Celtics. Heading into the Wednesday night matchup against the Wizards, Toronto had won four straight games. The Raptors must go 20-2 to finish the season to match their win total from last year, where they were a #2 seed.
The top scorer for the Raptors is Demar DeRozan with 27+ points per game. DeRozan is picking up the slack scoring from the loss of point guard Kyle Lowry. The Raptors are dead last in all of the National Basketball Association in assists. Toronto is dishing out just 18.4 per game.
Expert Pick & Score Prediction
Look for these two teams to play two really high paced, ultra-competitive basketball games. These are two emerging teams out of the Eastern Conference. Both of these teams look to be a thorn in the side of the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference. Both of these teams have good guard play, but the Raptors are without their top point guard Kyle Lowry.
The Washington Wizards are going to win this game at home. John Wall seems to be back and healthy, and ready to roll for the home team. Bradley Beal is a great piece along with Wall, and those two are going to torch Toronto in this game. The final bet for this game on Friday night is the Washington Wizards -1.5 over the Toronto Raptors.
