Arena and City where Raptors vs. Wizards will be playing
The Raptors and Wizards will tip-off on December 05, 2021, in an NBA game in Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Raptors vs. Wizards betting tip and prediction
This Eastern Conference clash will be played on December 05, 2021, at 23:00. The Raptors enter as -1.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, Raptors were -1.5 point favorites but lost the game to Wizards, 131-129. The over/under for the upcoming game is 212.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 224.5 points, and the over was victorious.
Entering this game, the Raptors are 15000 to win the NBA Finals while the Wizards are 15000. In terms of conference championship odds, Raptors are 6600 to win its conference, and Wizards’ odds stand at 6600. For the team’s respective divisions, the Raptors are 3500 to win the Atlantic Division, meanwhile, the Wizards’ odds to win the Southeast Division are 1800.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2021-2022 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Raptors are making 34 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The Wizards are converting on 32.2 percent of their 3-pointers. Raptors are attempting 37 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Wizards are taking 37 percent of its field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
Toronto Raptors
How are the Raptors playing this season?
The Raptors come into this game with a 10-13 record, and they are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Raptors are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Did the Raptors win their most recent game?
Yes, Raptors defeated the Bucks, 97-93. Pascal Siakam scored 44 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Raptors
The leading scorer for the Raptors this season is Fred VanVleet, who is averaging 20.3 points per game. VanVleet also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 23.02. He scored 22 points on 7-for-25 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Wizards. In the last game he scored 44.25 points in DraftKings and 41 fantasy points in FanDuel.
Other Team Leaders for the Raptors
Coming into the December 05, 2021 contest, Scottie Barnes leads the Raptors with 8.1 rebounds per game. In the last match he made 37.25 points in DraftKings and 39.4 fantasy points in FanDuel. Fred VanVleet has a team-high 6.2 assists per game. He scored 44.25 DraftKings points and 41 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Raptors is Gary Trent Jr. (2 steals per game). He has 29 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.1 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Pascal Siakam is leading the way for the Raptors with 0.9 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 35.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 32.6 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Raptors Team Analysis
The Raptors’ point differential this season is 0.99 points, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They are averaging 104.9 points per game while allowing 105.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, Raptors are making 11.3 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Raptors are making 14.5 per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA.
Projected Raptors Starting Lineup and Injuries
In their last meeting against the Wizards, the Raptors’ starting lineup consisted of Khem Birch, Pascal Siakam, Stanley Johnson, Fred VanVleet , and Malachi Flynn. For the upcoming matchup, Raptors has the following injuries: OG Anunoby is out (hip), Khem Birch is out (knee), and Goran Dragić isout (personal).
Washington Wizards
How are the Wizards playing this season?
The Wizards head this game with a 14-9 record, and they are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Wizards are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Did the Wizards win their most recent game?
No, Wizards came up short against the Cavaliers, 116-101. Bradley Beal scored 28 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the Wizards
The leading scorer for the Wizards this season is Bradley Beal, who is averaging 22.2 points per game. Bradley Beal also leads the team in minutes played per game with 21.38. He scored 28 points on 11-for-22 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Raptors. In the last game, scored 20.75 DraftKings fantasy points per game and 21.1 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Other Team Leaders for the Wizards
Kyle Kuzma is leading the way with 8.7 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 22 points in DraftKings and 20.3 in FanDuel. Bradley Beal is dishing out a team-high 5.9 assists per game. He has 20.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 21.1 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, Wizards’ leader is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 1.3 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 12.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 12.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks leader for the Wizards is Daniel Gafford, who is sending back 2 shots per game. He scored 16.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 17.7 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.
Wizards Team Analysis
The Wizards’ point differential this season is 1 points, which ranks 17th in the NBA. They are averaging 106 points per game while allowing 106.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, Wizards are making 10.3 shots per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Wizards are making 16.3 per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.
Projected Wizards’ Starting Lineup and Injuries
In their last meeting against the Raptors, the Wizards’ starting five was Alex Len, Anthony Gill, Bradley Beal, Raul Neto , and Russell Westbrook. For the upcoming matchup, Wizards has the following injuries: Thomas Bryant is questionable (knee), Rui Hachimura is questionable (personal), Isaiah Todd is questionable (toe) and Cassius Winston is out (hamstring).
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
With the Raptors coming into this game as -1.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Raptors.
Money Line betting suggestion
Raptors are a -1.5 money line favorite for the game against Wizards, and the suggestion is to pick the Wizards.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Raptors and Wizards is 212.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.
Will there be Overtime?
The Raptors and Wizards have combined for 2 overtime games this season, and that makes overtime slightly likely for the upcoming contest.
Raptors vs Wizards betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on December 05, 2021.
The contest will take place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.
The Raptors have a 10-13 record thus far this season, they are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Wizards are 14-9, they own the 4th spot in the Eastern Conference.
The last time that the Raptors and Wizards played, Wizards won, 131-129.
Raptors are favorites by -1.5 points for the December 05, 2021 game. In the previous meeting, the Raptors were a -1.5 point favorites. They lost the game against Wizards, 131-129.
The over/under is 212.5 points for the December 05, 2021 game. The last time the Raptors and Wizards faced each other, the over/under was 224.5. Bettors who took the over won. The teams combined for 260 points.
The matchup on December 05, 2021, is the third game between the Raptors and Wizards this season. The next contest between these two teams will be on January 22, 2022 at the Capital One Arena.
