Arena and City where Wizards vs. Raptors will be playing
It's an NBA showdown like no other – the Wizards will take on the Raptors on January 29th, 2025, in Washington, DC at Capital One Arena. Discover our expert picks and predictions to increase your odds of winning with your bets.
Introduction to the Wizards vs. Raptors betting tip and prediction
Don't miss the Eastern Conference clash taking place on January 29th, 2025, starting at 18:00. The Wizards enters as 6.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Wizards were -13 point favorites and won the game against Raptors, 130-122. The over/under for the upcoming game is 231 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 250.5 points, and the over was victorious.
In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Wizards are currently shooting 33.2% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Raptors are converting 34.9% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Wizards are attempting 42% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Raptors are choosing to take 36% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.
Washington Wizards
How are the Wizards playing this season?
The Wizards comes into this game with a 6-39 record, and they are currently 15th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Wizards are 0-10 in their last 10 games.
Did the Wizards win their most recent game?
No, Wizards fell to the Mavericks, 130-108. Deni Avdija scored 32 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the Wizards
The leading scorer for the Wizards this season is Jordan Poole, who is averaging 21.2 points per game. In the last game, he scored 32 points in DraftKings and 29.2 fantasy points in FanDuel.
Other Team Leaders for the Wizards
Coming into the January 29th, 2025 contest, Jonas Valanciunas leads the Wizards with 8.1 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 17.25 points in DraftKings and 16 fantasy points in FanDuel. Jordan Poole has a team-high 5 assists per game. He scored 32 DraftKings points and 29.2 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Wizards is Jordan Poole (1.6 steals per game). He has 32 DraftKings fantasy points and 29.2 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Alex Sarr is leading the way for the Wizards with 1.6 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 8 DraftKings fantasy points and 7.9 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Wizards Team Analysis
The Wizards' point differential this season is -14.5 points per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. They are averaging 107.8 points per game while allowing 122.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Wizards are making 12.7 shots per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Wizards are making 15.6 per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA.
Projected Wizards Starting Lineup and Injuries
In their last meeting against the Raptors, the Wizards' starting lineup consisted of Richaun Holmes, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Jordan Poole. For the upcoming matchup, the Wizards has the following injuries: Marvin Bagley III is out (knee), Saddiq Bey is out (knee) and Malcolm Brogdon isout (foot).
Toronto Raptors
How are the Raptors playing this season?
The Raptors head this game with a 14-32 record, and they are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Raptors are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Did the Raptors win their most recent game?
Yes, Raptors defeated the Pelicans, 113-104. Immanuel Quickley scored 31 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Raptors
The leading scorer for the Raptors this season is RJ Barrett, who is averaging 22 points per game. RJ Barrett also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.84. In the last game, scored 33.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 32.2 FanDuel fantasy points.
Other Team Leaders for the Raptors
Jakob Poeltl is leading the way with 10.4 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 53 points in DraftKings and 53.3 in FanDuel. Scottie Barnes is dishing out a team-high 6.6 assists per game. He has 56.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 57.2 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Raptors' leader is Scottie Barnes with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 56.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 57.2 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Raptors is Jakob Poeltl, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game. He scored 53 DraftKings fantasy points and 53.3 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.
Raptors Team Analysis
The Raptors' point differential this season is -5.8 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.3 points per game while allowing 117.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Raptors are making 11.4 shots per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Raptors are making 15.8 per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA.
Projected Raptors' Starting Lineup and Injuries
In their last meeting against the Wizards, the Raptors' starting five were Kelly Olynyk, RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji, Gary Trent Jr. and Immanuel Quickley. For the upcoming matchup, Raptors has the following injuries: Kelly Olynyk is questionable (calf) and Immanuel Quickley is out (groin).
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
With the Wizards coming into this game as 6.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Raptors.
Money Line betting suggestion
Wizards are a 6.5 money line underdog for the game against the Raptors, and the suggestion is to pick the Raptors.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Wizards and Raptors is 231 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.
Will there be Overtime?
Since the Wizards and Raptors have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.