Raptors vs. Wizards, 3/4/23 NBA Prediction, Odds & Trends

Raptors vs. Wizards Prediction & Odds

The Raptors will take on the Wizards at 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday in Washington, D.C. and with the game essentially a pick’em, what’s the smart ATS play tonight?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

567 Toronto Raptors (-1) at 568 Washington Wizards (+1); o/u 222.5

5:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 4, 2023

Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

Raptors vs. Wizards Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page shows that 53% of public bets are on Raptors in this contest. These public betting figures are subject to change, however, so be sure to click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date NHL public betting information.

Toronto Raptors DFS Spin

O.G. Anunoby accounted for 26 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block, and four 3-pointers in Thursday's 119-108 loss to the Wizards. Anunoby was one of two Raptors starters to shoot better than 50% from the field in Thursday's defeat, with Jakob Poeltl being the other. And this was a welcome performance for O.G., as in his first four games back from injury, he shot 40% from the field and averaged 10.5 points per game. Thursday's effort, on the heels of a solid showing in Toronto's win over the Bulls on Tuesday, is a sign that the rust is gone. Anunoby's providing 3rd-round, per-game value in 9-cat formats this season, well above his Yahoo ADP of 62. He'll look for some revenge when the Raptors face the Wizards again Saturday night.

Washington Wizards DFS Spin

Kristaps Porzingis (left knee soreness) accumulated 25 points (8-of-12 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks, and two 3-pointers in 36 minutes. Porzingis was back in action after a two-game absence, and outside of the four turnovers, this was a good night for the Unicorn. For the season, he's providing top 20 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, by far Washington's best fantasy option. With Porzingis back and Kyle Kuzma scoring 30 points, Bradley Beal took a back seat, scoring 15 points with five rebounds, five assists, and three 3-pointers in 35 minutes. The one concern for Porzingis in the short term is the schedule, as the Wizards will play a back-to-back against the Raptors (Saturday) and Bucks (Sunday). He's played both ends of some back-to-backs this season, so it isn't automatic that he'll sit out one of those games.

Raptors vs. Wizards NBA Betting Trends

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings

Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 overall

Over is 11-5 in Raptors last 16 road games

Over is 11-5-1 in Wizards last 17 home games

Raptors vs. Wizards NBA Prediction:

The Raptors are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven games in Washington but are just 1-6 against the number in their last seven road games and are 3-8 at the betting window in their last 11 games playing on one day of rest. On the other side, the Wizards are 8-3 against the spread in their last 11 games following a win, are 7-2 against the number in their last nine games versus a team with a losing record and are 24-10-1 ATS in their last 35 games coming off a win of more than 10 points.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: WASHINGTON WIZARDS +1