Washington Wizards at Toronto Raptors NBA Betting Tips 2/13/2019

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Scotiabank Arena

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The Washington Wizards travel to Scotiabank Arena to play the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Toronto as 12.5 point favorites.

The Wizards head into this matchup with a mark of 24-33. They are 4th in the Southeast Division. They have a point differential of -2.9 as they average 113.8 points per contest while giving up 116.7 per game. The Raptors have an overall mark of 42-16. They currently are 1st in the Atlantic Division. They total 114.1 points per contest and give up 108.5, which is a point differential of 5.6.

Valuable Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 24-31-1 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 34-22-0 against the over/under

Important Toronto Raptors Betting Trends

The Toronto Raptors are 26-30-1 against the spread

The Toronto Raptors are 30-27-0 against the over/under

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

12/28/18 PG John Wall Heel is out for season
11/28/18 C Dwight Howard Gluteus is out indefinitely

Key Toronto Raptors Injuries

02/11/19 PG Fred VanVleet Thumb is questionable Wednesday vs Washington

Player Spotlight

Bradley Beal comes into this contest averaging 25.1 points per game while playing 37.1 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 5.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 81%. Trevor Ariza averages 12.6 points per game in 35.4 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.8 assists per contest and 5.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 40% for the year while his free throw percentage is 80%.

Player Spotlight

Serge Ibaka averages 16.1 points per game while playing 28.8 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 7.9 rebounds per game and has 1.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 53% and his free throw percentage is at 78%. Kawhi Leonard averages 27.0 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 7.7 rebounds per contest and 3.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is 86%.

Useful Team Statistics

Washington averages 113.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 8th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -2.9 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 10th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 19th in the league. They average 40.8 rebounds per game and 26.6 assists per game, which ranks them 28th and 5th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 19th with 14.0 per game. The Wizards allow 116.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 29th in the league. They also allow a 48% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the arc, ranking them 27th and 30th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 47.6 rebounds a game which ranks 28th and they give up 25.9 assists per contest, which puts them in 29th place in the league. They force 16.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 29th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Toronto is 6th in the league with 114.1 points per game this year. They are 9th in the league in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 5.6. They shoot 35% from 3-point range, which is good for 24th in the NBA. They are 16th in the league in rebounding with 45.1 boards per game, and 15th in assists per contest with 24.5. The Raptors are 21st in turnovers per game with 13.9. The Raptors surrender 108.5 points per contest, which ranks them 10th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 8th and 10th in those defensive statistics. They rank 14th with 24.3 assists allowed per contest and 15th with 44.5 rebounds surrendered per game. The Raptors are 22nd in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 15.2 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Wizards are 15th in the NBA in offensive rating with 110.6, and their defensive rating of 113.3 is ranked 26th. In terms of pace they are 8th in the league with 101.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 8th. As a team they are 10th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 13th in the league. Washington is 19th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 55%, which is 2nd in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Toronto is 22nd in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.3 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 23rd in the league. The Raptors are 7th in the NBA in offensive rating with 112.9, and their defensive rating of 107.4 is ranked 7th. In terms of pace they are 13th in the league with 100.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 7th. As a team they are 6th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% 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?

Josh's Pick: Take Toronto -12.5

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