Raptors Aim to Extend Streak Against Struggling Wizards

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Toronto Raptors (14-32) will face the Washington Wizards (6-39) at Capital One Arena on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. The Raptors, riding a four-game winning streak, look to continue their momentum against a Wizards team mired in a 14-game losing skid.

Toronto enters the matchup fresh off a 113-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Forward Scottie Barnes and center Jakob Poeltl led the charge, each scoring a team-high 21 points. The Raptors have won six of their last seven games and covered the spread in seven of their last nine.

Meanwhile, the Wizards are reeling after a 130-108 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Guard Bilal Coulibaly scored a team-high 16 points, but Washington shot just 41.6% from the field. The Wizards have been double-digit underdogs in 12 consecutive games, going 5-7 against the spread during that stretch.

Season series history favors Toronto, which won three of four matchups against Washington last season. The Raptors’ recent defensive prowess has been a key factor in their resurgence, as they lead the NBA in defensive rating over their last seven games. In contrast, the Wizards rank last in both offensive and defensive efficiency.

Betting odds reflect the disparity between the teams. The Raptors are favored by 6.5 points, with the total set at 230.5. Analysts suggest betting on the Raptors to cover the spread and the game to go under the total, given Toronto’s defensive dominance and Washington’s offensive struggles.

“The Raptors have been shutting down opponents, and I expect that to continue against a Wizards team that can’t seem to find any rhythm,” said a betting analyst. “Washington’s offense is among the worst in the league, and Toronto’s defense is peaking at the right time.”

Key players to watch include Raptors guard RJ Barrett, who leads the team with 22.0 points per game, and Wizards guard Jordan Poole, who has been held below 22.5 points in eight of his last 10 games.

The game will be broadcast on SN and MNMT, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.