Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 23/03/2024, 07:30  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 23/03/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Toronto Raptors will head to the Capital One Arena to face the Washington Wizards in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 12-58 and 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 23-47 and 12th in the Conference standings. 

The Toronto Raptors are enduring a dismal stretch, losing 11 of their last 12 games overall. They’re now hoping to avoid a tenth consecutive defeat following a lopsided 123-103 loss to the Thunder last night. Gradey Dick led the team in scoring with 21 points, while Kelly Olynyk added 16 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Toronto currently averages 113.2 points per game, ranking 18th in the NBA, while the Wizards typically allow 123.9 points per game. Interestingly, in the 2023-24 season, Toronto averaged 6.2 fewer points per game at home (110.1) than on the road (116.3). Defensively, they struggle, allowing 118.1 points per contest, placing them 24th in the league. Toronto's difficulties have been compounded by numerous injuries this season, with the team dealing with seven injuries heading into this game, with all but one player already ruled out.

The Washington Wizards have been poor lately, losing 21 of their last 24 games. However, they are now seeking to gain momentum after ending a five-game losing streak with a 109-102 victory over the Kings on Thursday. Kyle Kuzma led the team with an impressive performance, scoring 31 points, along with six rebounds and five assists on 13 of 22 shooting, while Deni Avdija contributed 17 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Offensively, the Wizards score an average of 113.8 points per game, ranking 16th in the NBA. However, their biggest challenges this season lie on the defensive end, where they currently rank last, conceding 123.9 points per game. They have performed slightly better at home, allowing 123.5 points per game, compared to 124.2 points per game on the road. The Wizards also have a significant injury report with seven players listed heading into the weekend, five of whom have already been ruled out.