Published Feb 28, 1:57am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 28, 1:57am ET
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Updated Feb 28, 1:57am ET
One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Washington Wizards hosting the Toronto Raptors. Who has the edge in our Wizards vs Raptors pick?
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| Washington Wizards | +13.5 (-111) |
| Toronto Raptors | -13.5 (-111) |
After back-to-back wins against the Pacers, Washington has dropped three straight. This includes an embarrassing 126-96 loss to the Atlanta Hawks
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The Wizards trailed by a 20-point margin at the close of the first half. And Atlanta produced a 28-16 scoring edge in the fourth quarter on its way to an easy 30-point win.
Washington's offense placed seven players in double figures. Will Riley, Tre Johnson, Justin Champagnie, and Jaden Hardy scored 14 points each. Tristan Vukcevic and Anthony Gill put up 11 points apiece.
On the other side, the Raptors enter this matchup amid a two-game losing skid. This includes a 110-107 setback against the San Antonio Spurs.
Toronto used a 21-9 surge to pull ahead by 12 points entering the final frame. Unfortunately, San Antonio proved to be too much down the stretch, outscoring the home team 32-17.
Brandon Ingram finished with a team-high 20 points, along with four rebounds and three assists. Immanuel Quickley also put up 20 points and collected four rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Wizards have dropped 12 of the previous 16 meetings in this series and are 4-9 in their last 13 outings against Eastern Conference opponents. Given the trends, look for Toronto to win this one in convincing fashion.
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Toronto Raptors
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