Jakob Poeltl Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards Pick and Prediction: Back the Raptors to Cover

By Rich Crew
Date: 24/03/2025 7:00 pm
Location: Capital One Arena
TV: Regional

Betting Odds



Point Spread: Toronto +1 (-110) / Washington -1 (-110)
Moneyline: Toronto -105 | Washington -115
Total: 228 (Ov -110 / Un -110)

The Toronto Raptors head to Washington to face the Wizards in a battle of struggling Eastern Conference teams. Toronto’s recent ATS form and defensive edge make them the more reliable bet here.

Injury Report

Toronto Raptors

  • C. Boucher (PF) – Expected to play (Illness)
  • J. Poeltl (C) – Expected to play (Rest)
  • I. Quickley (PG) – Expected to play (Rest)
  • G. Dick (SG) – Out (Knee)
  • U. Chomche (PF) – Out for Season (Knee)

Washington Wizards

  • M. Brogdon (PG) – Out (Ankle)
  • S. Bey (SF) – Out (Knee)
  • C. Kispert (SF) – Out for Season (Thumb)
  • B. Coulibaly (SF) – Out for Season (Hamstring)

Matchup Breakdown

Toronto Raptors Overview

Toronto has been competitive against the spread all season, posting a 43-28 ATS record despite a poor overall record. They’ve been strong on the road (20-14 ATS), even though they’ve struggled to win outright (8-26 SU away).

  • Offense: 110.37 PPG (46.02% FG)
  • Defense: 115.87 PPG allowed (46.6% FG)
  • Rebounding: 44.77 RPG (12.36 offensive)

Washington Wizards Overview

Washington has been one of the league’s worst teams this season, with a 15-55 record and a poor 7-27 mark at home. They struggle defensively, allowing a league-worst 120.66 PPG.

  • Offense: 108.66 PPG (43.87% FG)
  • Defense: 120.66 PPG allowed (47.19% FG)
  • Rebounding: 44.07 RPG

Head-to-Head Matchup

Toronto has dominated this matchup, going 20-5 SU and 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings in Washington. The Raptors won the last meeting on March 10, 119-104, covering as 7-point favorites.

Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards Betting Pick

Toronto’s edge in assists, defense, and rebounding gives them a clear advantage here. With Poeltl and Quickley expected back, the Raptors regain stability in the paint and playmaking, which should be enough to handle a depleted Washington squad. The Wizards’ poor home defense (122.47 PPG allowed at home) makes it hard to trust them to keep pace.

Free Pick: Take the Toronto Raptors +1
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