Raptors vs Wizards

Grade A-: Raptors Moneyline (-225)

Even home soil might not stem the visitors' surge

Scottie Barnes leads the Raptors crew into D.C., ready to exploit a Wiz roster missing a key point guard with an ankle ailment, and historically vulnerable to Toronto’s potent transition game. Although Washington features a promising rookie at small forward, the Raptors boast experience and cohesion, critical for any hope of sneaking into the postseason well past the 41-game mark.

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Grade B+: Over 230.5 Points (-105)

When offense takes flight, the scoreboard won't stay quiet

Scottie Barnes looks to reinvigorate Raptors against the Wiz, who have struggled to fill a key small forward spot due to a lingering injury. Despite Washington’s shaky defense, their dynamic backcourt has shown flashes of brilliance, especially when matched up against Toronto historically. With both clubs past the season’s midpoint, any slim hope for a postseason push depends on catching fire offensively. The O/U rests at 230.5, and given the pace both sides tend to play at—plus the vulnerability in the Wizards’ paint protection—we’re going with the Over.