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Raptors vs. Wizards prediction: Why Toronto is favored to win Friday's NBA matchup [12/26/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards predictions for NBA Friday.
The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors will meet in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Friday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Raptors as the most likely winner of the Raptors vs. Wizards game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Wizards lineup will feature stars like CJ McCollum, Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George, while the Raptors will be led by Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Raptors vs. Wizards prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NBA matchup between the Raptors and Wizards 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Raptors a 72% chance of beating the Wizards. Our predicted final score has the Raptors winning 117-110.
According to our model, the Wizards (+7.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 226.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Raptors vs. Wizards odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Raptors | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-112) | +7.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | -300 | +260 |
| Total | o226.5 (-110) | u226.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Raptors vs. Wizards picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wizards +7.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Wizards | +260 |
| Total | Over 226.5 | -110 |
According to our NBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wizards +7.5 at the spread.
Raptors vs. Wizards player props
Betting on Toronto vs. Washington NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.
Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Raptors with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Wizards.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Raptors prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Raptors are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 24 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 45 |
| Scottie Barnes | 21 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 49 |
| I. Quickley | 18 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 40 |
| S. Mamukelashvili | 16 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 34 |
| Ochai Agbaji | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Wizards prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Wizards:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 |
| Alex Sarr | 16 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 36 |
| Kyshawn George | 14 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 35 |
| Tre Johnson | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Bub Carrington | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
Raptors vs. Wizards game-day updates and essential details
Friday's game between the Wizards and Raptors at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Raptors, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Wizards on Friday, with Scottie Barnes projected for a game-high 49 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Raptors vs. Wizards insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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