Wizards vs. Raptors Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 23

Wizards vs. Raptors Game Info

• Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington D.C.
• Coverage: MNMT, Monumental+, Sportsnet, and SN+

The Toronto Raptors (1-0) hit the court against the Washington Wizards (1-0) as 8.5-point favorites on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET on MNMT, Monumental+, Sportsnet, and SN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 236.5.

Wizards vs. Raptors Odds & Spread

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Wizards vs. Raptors Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Raptors win (78.1%)

Wizards vs. Raptors Betting Trends

• The Raptors compiled a 42-40-0 ATS record last year.
• As 8.5-point underdogs or greater, the Wizards went 22-34 against the spread last year.
• A total of 33 Raptors games last season went over the point total.
• In 82 Wizards games last season, 46 of them went over the total.
• Toronto covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games last season. Toronto covered 20 times in 41 games at home, and it covered 22 times in 41 games on the road.
• Last season, Washington was 18-23-0 at home against the spread (.439 winning percentage). On the road, it was 15-26-0 ATS (.366).

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes put up 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists last year.
• Kawhi Leonard posted 27.9 points, 6.4 boards and 3.6 assists per game last season. He also posted 1.9 steals (third in league) and 0.4 blocks.
• Immanuel Quickley's stats last season included 16.4 points, 4 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest. He made 44.3% of his shots from the floor and 37.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.5 treys.
• RJ Barrett posted 19.3 points, 5.3 boards and 3.3 assists. He made 49.1% of his shots from the floor and 33.9% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per game.
• Jamal Shead recorded 6.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He made 36.7% of his shots from the floor and 32.1% from beyond the arc, with 1 triples per game.

Wizards Leaders

• Deandre Ayton put up 12.5 points last season, plus 0.8 assists and 8 rebounds.
• Bub Carrington averaged 10.7 points last season, plus 4.6 assists and 3.4 boards.
• Alex Sarr collected 16.3 points last season, plus 2.7 assists and 7.4 boards.
• Kyshawn George's stats last season were 14.8 points, 5.1 boards and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 43.8% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.1 made 3-pointers.
• Bilal Coulibaly posted 11.7 points, 2.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds.

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