Raptors vs Wizards Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 3/10/2025

Fresh off their nail-biting 118-117 victory on Saturday, the Washington Wizards return to Scotiabank Arena looking to sweep their back-to-back series against a Toronto Raptors squad eager for revenge.

Both rebuilding teams have shown surprising fight lately - the Wizards riding Jordan Poole's hot hand with 34 points in their last matchup, while the Raptors continue battling despite missing key pieces like Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram.

The Toronto Raptors (21-43) welcome the Washington Wizards (13-49) in what promises to be another close contest between two teams playing with nothing to lose but pride.

Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards preview

The struggling Wizards head back to Scotiabank Arena just 48 hours after their nail-biting 118-117 victory over the Raptors, setting up an intriguing immediate rematch between these two rebuilding sides.

Jordan Poole's scorching hot performance with 34 points, including seven three-pointers, proved decisive in Saturday's clash, while RJ Barrett's 23-point effort for Toronto ultimately fell short after a controversial last-second finish.

Both teams have shown surprising signs of life lately, with the Wizards winning four of their last six despite occupying the NBA's basement, while Toronto had strung together three straight wins before Saturday's heartbreaker.

The injury-depleted Raptors continue to miss key pieces Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley, forcing them to lean heavily on Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, who's still working his way back to full minutes.

Toronto's home court hasn't been the fortress of old this season, but they've historically dominated Monday night matchups against Southeast Division opponents, winning their last nine such contests.

The Wizards' young core of Poole and Bilal Coulibaly, who posted an impressive 18-point, 10-rebound double-double last game, will look to prove Saturday's win wasn't a fluke.

While both teams sit firmly in lottery territory, there's pride on the line as Toronto seeks revenge for Saturday's controversial finish that saw Jamal Shead's potential game-winner waved off.

Keep an eye on the battle of the boards, where Toronto's seventh-ranked rebounding could prove decisive against a Wizards squad that ranks near the bottom in that category.