March is coming tomorrow, and bettors could win big with the Toronto Raptors taking on the Washington Wizards to end the month of February. With the season ending in a month, bettors could have a great time with the Raptors taking on the Wizards.
While both teams are struggling, Toronto could bounce back against the Wizards tonight. With February ending today, bettors could get a big win with money prizes in tonight’s game between the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards.
Game Details
Date: February 28
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
TV/Streaming: MNMT2, Monumental Sports Network, NBA League Pass, The Sports Network
Odds: Toronto Raptors -850, TOR -14.5, o/u 226.5
Team Form & Recent Results
Toronto Raptors Recent Form
- The Toronto Raptors are in a two-game losing streak, even wth winning five of ten games.
- Toronto is 34-25 and is in the fifth seed of the Eastern Conference this season.
- The Raptors’ offense has been solid, with being 23rd in PPG, with being 12th in FG%, and fourth in assists.
- Scottie Barnes has been having a breakout season with 19.1 PTS, 8.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.
Washington Wizards Recent Form
- The Washington Wizards are on a three-game losing streak and have lost seven of their last ten games.
- Washington has been having another poor season with a 16-42 record and is rebuilding.
- The Wizards’ offense has been poor, ranking at the bottom of offensive ratings, along with ranking near the bottom of defensive ratings.
- Bub Carrington has been the Wizards’ better player, scoring 9.8 PTS a game, with 3.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
Key Storylines
- The Toronto Raptors will not have Chucky Hepburn, while the Wizards will not have Trae Young and Alex Sarr due to injury.
- The Raptors will have Collin Murray-Boyles as a GTD, with the Wizards having Will Riley, Kyshawn George, and Tristan Vukcevic.
- Toronto is in the middle of a two-game losing streak, while being fifth in the Eastern Conference.
- The Washington Wizards are in a three-game losing streak and are tanking with a 16-42 record in the Eastern Conference.
- Las Vegas is favoring the Raptors due to being a better-run team this season.
Players to Watch
Toronto Raptors
- Immanuel Quickley
- In the loss to the Spurs, Quickley scored 20 points, with four rebounds and no assists.
- This season has been middling for the veteran guard, with scoring 17.3 PPG, 5.9 assists, and 4.3 rebounds.
Washington Wizards
- Bub Carrington
- In the loss to the Hawks, Carrington scored two points, with five rebounds and five assists.
- The emerging star for the Wizards scored 9.8 PPG, with 4.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds.
Matchup Breakdown
Offense vs. Defense
The Toronto Raptors are having a strong bounce-back season, with a strong defensive team, sixth in defensive rating, and 13th in steals. While the offense isn’t the best, they take care of the ball, being sixth in turnovers, while shooting 12th in FG%. The Washington Wizards have been having a poor season, with being 27th in PPG, 26th in FG%, and 21st in 3PT FG. Washington’s defense has also been having a nightmare season, being 28th in defensive ratings and 21st in steals.
Coaching / Strategy Notes
For the Toronto Raptors to win tonight, they need to have a solid defensive game against the Wizards. With the Raptors having a strong defensive gameplan, they could easily overmatch the Wizards’ offense tonight.
For the Wizards to win, they need to take care of the ball and have a solid shooting game against the Raptors’ defense. While the Raptors are a solid team, they could be inconsistent, in which case Washington could take advantage of them tonight.
Prediction
Prediction: Toronto Raptors 112, Washington Wizards 99
How to Watch
- TV channel/Local broadcasts:
- Streaming: NBA League Pass
- Radio: SiriusXM
FAQ SECTION
Q: What time is the [Toronto Raptors] vs. [Washington Wizards] game?
A: [The time for the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards will be at 7:00 PM.]
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: [The Toronto Raptors are the favorites to win tonight’s game due to their roster health being better than the Wizards’.]
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: [Capital One Arena, Washington, DC]
Q: What are the betting odds?
A: [(Toronto Raptors -850, TOR -14.5, o/u 226.5)]
Conclusion
With the Toronto Raptors going for an Eastern Conference playoff spot, and the Wizards trying to rebuild, bettors should pick the Raptors. Toronto has been on a losing streak, but could snap it tonight against the Wizards.
Washington has been having a rough season and could easily lose against the Raptors and easily cover against the Wizards tonight. Bettors could see an easy win in money with the Toronto Raptors against the Washington Wizards tonight.
