Wizards and Raptors Clash in Final Season Showdown Monday

Washington, D.C. — The Washington Wizards will face off against the Toronto Raptors in their last matchup of the season on March 24, 2025, as both teams look to refine their rosters for the future. With the Wizards holding the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 15-55, and the Raptors languishing in 11th place at 24-47, both teams have been largely out of playoff contention.

This game, set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena, marks the fourth and final meeting between these two franchises this season. Toronto has won two of the previous three encounters, successfully covering the spread in those outings according to SportsLine consensus odds.

The latest betting lines place Washington as a slight 1.5-point favorite, while the over/under for the game is set at 227.5 total points. For bettors, the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, has consistently shown lucrative returns, generating over $10,000 in profit for $100 players over the last six seasons.

As the Wizards focus on youth development, the team looks to leverage its young talent, including the No. 2 overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft, whose average of 16.3 points and 6.9 rebounds during March highlights a promising scoring ability. These encounters provide a platform for young players like Sarr, who has been performing impressively in recent weeks.

In their prior matchup on March 8, the Wizards secured a 118-117 victory over the Raptors as slight underdogs, signifying their potential while also illustrating the competitive spirit within the younger roster. Meanwhile, Toronto enters this game on a four-game losing streak, having suffered a 123-89 defeat against the Miami Heat on Sunday.

Although the Raptors managed to put up strong individual performances against the Heat, including a solid 22-point effort from one of their leading scorers, the team struggled overall, hitting just 38.0% from the field. In contrast, Toronto previously defeated Washington easily at home on March 10, winning 119-104.

As the season draws to a close, both clubs will aim to find momentum in these late-season contests. While Toronto continues to grapple with a challenging season of injuries and inconsistencies, Washington is strategically working to cultivate its promising prospects for future success. As the excitement builds for this final face-off, fans and analysts alike will be eager to watch how these young talents compete against one another.

The SportsLine model anticipates the total points will lean under, projecting 221 combined points, and it highlights one side of the spread that enjoys over 50% success based on simulations. The outcome of this matchup could hold significant implications for both franchises moving forward.