The Toronto Raptors (18-13) and Washington Wizards (5-23) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The game will broadcast live on SportsNet.
The Raptors are 8-point favorites over the Wizards on the spread (Raptors -8), with the over/under set at 226.5 total points. Toronto is a -330 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Washington is +265 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Raptors vs. Wizards predictions and NBA picks for Friday, December 26.
Raptors vs Wizards Prediction, Picks
- Raptors vs Wizards pick: Over 226.5 (-110)
My Raptors vs Wizards best bet is on the over, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Raptors vs Wizards Odds
| Raptors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8 -105 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | -330 |
| Wizards Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8 -115 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | +265 |
Raptors vs Wizards NBA Preview
The NBA system titled "Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams" in totals betting is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under, which appears to be the case in tonight's matchup between the Raptors and Wizards.
By focusing on regular-season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and targets contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It looks for overs specifically when betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but scoring conditions remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level — and the Raptors check both of those boxes.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it’s being overlooked.
Overall, the system stands at 801-680-12 (54%) with a 4% ROI across all-time results.
So, let's take the over in Raptors-Wizards tonight.
Raptors vs Wizards Betting Prediction
- Over 226.5 (-110)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
My Wizards vs Raptors betting prediction is on the over at 226.5 total points.
