How to watch Raptors vs. Wizards basketball game
By Scout Staff
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Through 3 Quarters
This matchup looks like it will end up very different from the tight two-point margin of the Washington Wizards’ win over the Toronto Raptors in their previous head-to-head May. Three quarters in and the Wizards’ offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating Toronto 81-59 three quarters in.
Washington has been led by Montrezl Harrell, who so far has 20 points in addition to eight rebounds. The Raptors haven’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to 12 points or fewer.
Who’s Playing
Washington @ Toronto
What to Know
The Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards will face off at 7:30 p.m. ET October 20th at Scotiabank Arena to kick off their 2021 seasons. Last year was nothing to brag about for Toronto (27-45), so the squad is looking forward to a new start. On the other hand, Washington is coming off of a 34-38 season with hopes of advancing further than the first round of the playoffs, where they were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers 129-112 in game five.
A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Raptors were third worst when it came to fouls per game last season, with the team coming up with 21.2 on average. To make matters even worse for Toronto, Washington was the best in fouls drawn per game, finishing the 2020-2021 season with 22 on average.
The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close contest. We’ll see if the game is as close as the oddsmakers expect or if one of these teams has a surprise blowout in them.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Scotiabank Arena — Toronto, Ontario
- TV: The Sports Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $45.88
Odds
The Raptors are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Wizards, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Toronto have won 20 out of their last 26 games against Washington.
- May 06, 2021 – Washington 131 vs. Toronto 129
- Apr 05, 2021 – Toronto 103 vs. Washington 101
- Feb 10, 2021 – Toronto 137 vs. Washington 115
- Jan 17, 2020 – Toronto 140 vs. Washington 111
- Dec 20, 2019 – Toronto 122 vs. Washington 118
- Feb 13, 2019 – Toronto 129 vs. Washington 120
- Jan 13, 2019 – Toronto 140 vs. Washington 138
- Nov 23, 2018 – Toronto 125 vs. Washington 107
- Oct 20, 2018 – Toronto 117 vs. Washington 113
- Apr 27, 2018 – Toronto 102 vs. Washington 92
- Apr 25, 2018 – Toronto 108 vs. Washington 98
- Apr 22, 2018 – Washington 106 vs. Toronto 98
- Apr 20, 2018 – Washington 122 vs. Toronto 103
- Apr 17, 2018 – Toronto 130 vs. Washington 119
- Apr 14, 2018 – Toronto 114 vs. Washington 106
- Mar 02, 2018 – Toronto 102 vs. Washington 95
- Feb 01, 2018 – Washington 122 vs. Toronto 119
- Nov 19, 2017 – Toronto 100 vs. Washington 91
- Nov 05, 2017 – Washington 107 vs. Toronto 96
- Mar 03, 2017 – Toronto 114 vs. Washington 106
- Mar 01, 2017 – Washington 105 vs. Toronto 96
- Nov 02, 2016 – Toronto 113 vs. Washington 103
- Jan 26, 2016 – Toronto 106 vs. Washington 89
- Jan 08, 2016 – Toronto 97 vs. Washington 88
- Dec 30, 2015 – Toronto 94 vs. Washington 91
- Nov 28, 2015 – Toronto 84 vs. Washington 82
Injury Report for Toronto
- Yuta Watanabe: Out (Calf)
- Pascal Siakam: Out (Shoulder)
Injury Report for Washington
- Rui Hachimura: Out (Not Injury Related)
- Cassius Winston: Out (Hamstring)
- Thomas Bryant: Out (Knee)
