Raptors vs Wizards Picks and Prediction – 3/24/2025

In Monday night NBA action, the Toronto Raptors will invade the nation’s capital to face the Washington Wizards. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Raptors (24-47) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and are giving up a shade below 116 points per contest. Last night, Toronto fell behind by 20 points after one quarter and turned the ball over 21 times during a 123-89 home loss versus San Antonio. 

Toronto F Scottie Barnes tallied a team-high 22 points (8-11 FG), six rebounds, and six assists. R.J. Barrett scored 18 points on 8-for-17 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Jamal Shead added 17 points and six assists for the Raptors, who missed 29 of 39 three-point attempts. 

The Washington Wizards have dropped 26 of their first 33 home games and own the worst overall record in the NBA. The Wizards (15-55) rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 120.7 points per game. On Saturday, Washington trailed by 25 points at halftime and turned the ball over 20 times during a 122-103 road loss against New York. 

Washington G Jordan Poole scored a team-high 25 points on 9-for-17 shooting and committed five turnovers. Veteran G Marcus Smart knocked down 4-for-7 from long range and finished with 17 points. Kyshawn George added 15 points and ten rebounds for the Wizards. 

Washington G Bilal Coulibaly suffered a right hamstring injury and will miss the remainder of the season. These two squads rank in the top ten of the league in tempo and struggle to get stops. Look for the Raptors to win on the road in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win 122-119.