Two teams desperate to snap their losing skids clash tonight as the slumping Toronto Raptors roll into Washington with both squads looking to salvage something from their disappointing seasons.
The matchup features some intriguing individual performers, with Jordan Poole coming off a 25-point outburst for Washington and Scottie Barnes putting up consistent numbers for Toronto, though both teams' recent shooting woes - the Raptors hitting just 38% in their last outing and the Wizards managing only 44% - could make for a gritty, low-scoring affair.
The Washington Wizards host the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena, with both teams potentially getting key players back as Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley might return for the visitors, while the home squad continues to miss Corey Kispert and Malcolm Brogdon.
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors matchup, our predictive model gives the Wizards a 54% chance of defeating the Raptors.
Pre-game probabilities
Washington Wizards
Moneyline
Win %
54%
46%
Toronto Raptors
Washington Wizards: 54% win probability
- Home court advantage (15-55 record shows most wins came at home)
- Better scoring efficiency (7606 points in 70 games vs Raptors' 7836 in 71 games)
- More recent success (1 win in last 5 vs Raptors' 1 win in last 5 but with fresher victory)
Toronto Raptors: 46% win probability
- Poor road performance (24-47 overall record with majority of losses away)
- Defensive struggles (8227 points against in 71 games)
- Recent form slump (LLLLW showing consistency issues)
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Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors preview
Two struggling Eastern Conference teams face off at Capital One Arena tonight, with both the Raptors and Wizards desperate to snap their respective four-game losing streaks.
The Raptors are still reeling from last night's brutal 38-point deficit against the Spurs, where Scottie Barnes' solid 22-point performance couldn't save them from a disastrous first quarter.
Jordan Poole's been a bright spot for Washington, coming off a 25-point showing against the Knicks, but the team's defensive woes continue as they sit dead last in opponent rebounds.
Toronto's got their own issues to sort out - they're ice-cold from beyond the arc, ranking 29th in three-pointers made, and their free-throw shooting hasn't been much better.
The injury bug hasn't helped either squad, with the Raptors missing Chris Boucher, Brandon Ingram, and Gradey Dick, while the Wizards are without Corey Kispert and Malcolm Brogdon.
Keep an eye on RJ Barrett, who's finding his groove with Toronto and dropped 18 points in their last outing, while Marcus Smart's spark off the Wizards' bench could be crucial.
The Capital One Arena's been kind to Washington lately - they've covered the spread in their last six home games when coming in with a rest advantage, which might just give them the edge they need.
This matchup feels like a coin flip between two teams searching for their identity, but the Wizards' home-court advantage might just be enough to tip the scales in their favor.
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors form
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors head to head
Washington Wizards
60%
Toronto Raptors
40%
Mar 24, 2025
Washington Wizards
0 : 0
Toronto Raptors
Mar 10, 2025
Toronto Raptors
119 : 104
Washington Wizards
Mar 9, 2025
Toronto Raptors
117 : 118
Washington Wizards
Jan 30, 2025
Washington Wizards
82 : 106
Toronto Raptors
Oct 11, 2024
Washington Wizards
113 : 95
Toronto Raptors
Oct 6, 2024
Toronto Raptors
125 : 98
Washington Wizards
