Washington Wizards at Toronto Raptors NBA Picks & Predictions 11/23/2018

Friday, November 23, 2018

Scotiabank Arena

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The Washington Wizards travel to Scotiabank Arena to play the Toronto Raptors on Friday, November 23, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Toronto as 9.5 point favorites.

The Wizards have a record of 6-11. They are 3rd in the Southeast Division. They have a point differential of -5.2 as they average 111.8 points per game while giving up 116.9 per contest. The Raptors have an overall mark of 15-4. They currently are 1st in the Atlantic Division. They total 115.9 points per contest and give up 107.5, which is a point differential of 8.4.

Valuable Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 5-11-1 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 11-6-0 against the over/under

Important Toronto Raptors Betting Trends

The Toronto Raptors are 10-9-0 against the spread

The Toronto Raptors are 12-7-0 against the over/under

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

11/21/18 C Dwight Howard Gluteus is questionable Friday vs Toronto

Key Toronto Raptors Injuries

11/21/18 SF CJ Miles Groin is questionable Friday vs Washington
11/21/18 SF OG Anunoby Wrist is questionable Friday vs Washington
11/06/18 SF Norman Powell Shoulder is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

John Wall averages 21.5 points per game in 35.2 minutes per contest. He averages 7.9 assists per contest and 3.4 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 44% for the year while his free throw percentage is 69%. Bradley Beal comes into this contest averaging 21.8 points per game while playing 34.2 minutes per night. He pulls down 4.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 46% while his free throw percentage is at 78%.

Player Spotlight

Kawhi Leonard averages 24.2 points per game and he sees the court an average of 33.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 8.2 rebounds per contest and 3.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 85%. Kyle Lowry averages 15.4 points per game while playing 33.8 minutes per contest. He grabs 4.6 rebounds per game and has 10.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is at 83%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wizards allow 116.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 28th in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the arc, ranking them 25th and 28th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 47.6 rebounds a game which ranks 26th, and they give up 25.7 assists per contest which puts them in 29th place in the league. They force 16.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 26th in the league. Washington averages 111.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 11th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -5.2 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team, which has them ranked 18th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 26th in the league. They average 41.2 rebounds per game and 22.8 assists per contest, which ranks them 27th and 19th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 23rd with 13.8 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Raptors surrender 107.5 points per contest, which ranks them 7th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 6th and 9th in those defensive statistics. They rank 19th with 23.9 assists allowed per contest, and 10th with 43.6 rebounds surrendered per game. The Raptors are 23rd in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 15.1 per game. Toronto is 5th in the league with 115.9 points per game this year. They are 3rd in the league in shooting at 49%, while their average scoring margin is 8.4. They shoot 34% from 3-point range, which is good for 24th in the NBA. They are 8th in the league in rebounding with 47.1 boards per game and 7th in assists per contest with 25.3. The Raptors are 12th in turnovers per game with 14.6.

Advanced Statistics

The Wizards are 15th in the NBA in offensive rating with 109, and their defensive rating of 114 is ranked 28th. In terms of pace they are 7th in the league with 101.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 20th. As a team they are 18th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 13th in the league. Washington is 22nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 54%, which is 5th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Toronto is 12th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 26th in the league. The Raptors are 6th in the NBA in offensive rating with 113.9, and their defensive rating of 105.6 is ranked 6th. In terms of pace they are 10th in the league with 101.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% is 3rd. As a team they are 4th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 11th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Wizards/Raptors NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Toronto -9.5

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