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The NBA continues its relentless march, and this Saturday, we can look forward to 11 thrilling matchups. Among them is the second game of a back-to-back series between the Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards. Both teams are currently in Play-In positions and will be eager to close the gap on the sixth-placed Brooklyn Nets, who occupy the final playoff spot.
In the previous season, these two franchises faced off four times, with the Canadian team coming out on top in three of those contests. The most notable victory came on January 21, 2022, when the Raptors narrowly defeated the Wizards 109 to 105.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards NBA Regular Season Game on March 4, 2023
- Where: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- When: Saturday, March 4, 2023, 5:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Toronto Raptors
- Regular season record: 31-33.
The Toronto Raptors have distinguished themselves this regular season with their impressive defensive performances, allowing their opponents to score only 111.9 points per game, which ranks them seventh in the league.
The Raptors had won eight of their last ten games, but suffered a crushing 93-118 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, putting an end to their impressive streak. However, a 104-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls last Wednesday brought back smiles to the faces of Nick Nurse and his team.
The standout player for the Raptors was Pascal Siakam from Cameroon, who scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Siakam averages 25.2 points per game, a statistic that places him among the top 20 offensive players in the NBA.
Betting on the Washington Wizards
- Regular Season Record: 30-32.
The Wizards have won two out of their last five games, including a 119-108 victory over Toronto. In their penultimate game, they pulled off a huge upset against the Atlanta Hawks with a 119-116 win at the State Farm Arena, led by Bradley Beal, who scored 37 points.
The home team is known for their effective field goal shooting, with a high 48.4% success rate. The team with the best record in this category is the Denver Nuggets, with an impressive 50.9%. On the other hand, the Toronto Raptors have the third-worst record in the entire NBA with an average of 45.3%, only ahead of the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets.
In games that are noted for their extreme parity, this record could be a determining factor when choosing a betting odd, considering the importance of taking advantage of key moments in an NBA game. Will this trend continue in the upcoming Raptors vs Wizards matchup?
JefeBet Prediction
Considering that the Raptors boast a negative 11-19 record playing away from home, the home team’s offensive power could be too much for the visitors’ outstanding defense.
However, Washington is one of the worst franchises in the Eastern Conference at home, with a 14-13 record. This is precisely one of the main strengths of their opponents, who have won 20 of their 33 matches played at the Air Canada Centre.
For this reason, at JefeBet we believe that the home team will keep up their good treak in this long-awaited Raptors vs Wizards.
Prediction: Washington Wizards Moneyline.
