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Toronto Raptors

The Raptors ended January on a 5-game winning streak. Since then, they have won just 3 games from their last 12 games. In February, they recorded 3-9. However, they entered March in the right manner, winning their first game of the month. This is a staggering dip in form for a team that was once on a 5-game winning streak. The Toronto Raptors hold a 20-42 record, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference and last in the Atlantic Division.

The Raptors average 110.4 points per game, ranking 24th in the league. Although the team ranks 24th offensively, they do manage to dish out a significant number of assists at 28.4 assists per game, ranking them 9th overall. Their shooting efficiency is 53.4% for two-point shots and 35% for three-point shots. They acquire 43.9 boards at an average, ranking them 18th overall, which has been a backward step considering they were once inside the top 10 ranked teams rebounding-wise. Unfortunately, their defensive performance needs improvement, as they allow an average of 116.1 points per game, placing them 24th in the league for points allowed. Key players include Scottie Barnes and R.J. Barrett, who leads the team in scoring and playmaking. Barnes makes significant contributions on both ends of the court, while Barrett plays a crucial role in defense. Rookie Gradey Dick out of Kansas has been a positive for the rebuilding Raptors side as he currently averages 14.6 points per game.

On the injury list, the newly acquired Brandon Ingram has been sidelined due to injury. Ulrich Chomche with a partial proximal MCL tear in his right knee and Ochai Agbaji will miss the remainder of the season. Gradey Dick with an injury to his knee will be evaluated in two weeks. The Raptors will likely start with the following lineup: Immanuel Quickly at point guard, Ja’Kobe Walter at shooting guard, R.J. Barrett at small forward, Scottie Barnes at power forward, and Jacob Poeltl at center.

Washington Wizards

After a 6-game losing streak, the Wizards managed to win a game against the Brooklyn Nets. They followed up the win with a loss against the Portland Trail Blazers, which was followed by the win against the Jazz. The Washington Wizards are the 15th-seeded team in the Eastern Conference with a 12-49 record and have a 3-game difference against the 14th-seeded Charlotte Hornets. 

Jordan Poole leads the team with 21 points per game and 4.8 assists a game along with 1.4 steals per game. Jonas Valanciunas averaged 8.2 rebounds a game, before being traded to the Sacramento Kings. Kyle Kuzma, their other star had managed to play just 32 of the 49 games, before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Kris Middleton and AJ Johnson. The Wizards have been below average when rebounding the ball, with just 43.8 rebounds a game(19th overall). While they distribute the ball well, averaging 25.3 assists per game(23rd overall) The team ranks 27th in terms of their offensive performance, scoring a mere 108.3 points per game, and currently have the worst defensive statistics conceding 120.6 points per game, resulting in the Washington Wizards having a net rating of -12.3, the worst in the NBA. The Washington Wizards shoot at 52.1% from the 2-point line and 33.4% from the 3-point line.

Saddiq Bey, Alex Sarr, and Malcolm Brogdon are all injured in the match against the Hornets. The Wizards' starting lineup comprises Jordan Poole at point guard, Bob Carrington at shooting guard, Bilal Coulibaly at small forward, Justin Champagnie at power forward, and Richaun Holmes at center.

Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Starting Lineups

Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Match Prediction & Analysis

Both teams will be striving for a win on Wednesday. The Toronto Raptors will be looking forward to getting a win, recording 7-23 at home, while the Washington Wizards, with a 5-23 record on the road, will look to win this match as well. When it comes to their against-the-spread (ATS) records, the Raptors have one of the better statistics in the league, recording 36-25-1, achieving a 59% cover rate. Meanwhile, the Wizards have a record of 26-33-2, resulting in a 44.1% cover rate.

Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Player Stats

TORONTO RAPTORS vs WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Winning Prediction

The Toronto Raptors side will be hopeful to continue their winning ways and make a run for the play-in tournament. The record from the past and the fact that the match is at the Scotiabank Arena, should boost the morale of the home team making them the automatic favourites to win the tie. 

Toronto Raptors to Win!

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