Washington @ Toronto Picks & Props

The Washington Wizards rank as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The quickest tempo home team in the NBA this year has been the Wizards. Over the last 5 games, their opposition has collected 8.4 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense).

Compared to last year's 18.5 mark, Pascal Siakam's shots taken have decreased this year to 15.4 per game. The Toronto Raptors check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. Since the start of last season, opposing starting PFs have shot 45.0% on shot attempts from the field (13th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Washington Wizards, branding this as a tough matchup. The 3rd-slowest pace offense in the league this year has been the Toronto Raptors. This year when they are away from home, opposing squads have brought down 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Wizards (preserving possessions that can create extra opportunities for offense).

In contrast to last season's 2.1 rate, O.G. Anunoby's three-point shots sunk have surged this season to 2.8 per game. In contrast to last year's 3.0 clip, O.G. Anunoby's personal fouls per game have decreased this year to 2.3. The matchup vs. Washington is a positive one for 3-pointers; when the Wizards are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot for the 30th-highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (47.4%). The Wizards have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Raptors. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year.

The Washington Wizards rank as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Toronto is a favorable one for threes; when the Raptors are the visiting squad, opposing starting SFs have averaged the 30th-most three-point shots per game in the league since the start of last season (2.1). The quickest tempo home team in the NBA this year has been the Wizards. Over the last 5 games, their opposition has collected 8.4 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense). Since the start of last season when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 3.5 free throws per game (26th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Toronto Raptors, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Jordan Poole has attempted 14.0 field goals per game on his home court this year, ranking him in the 81st percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the NBA, Jordan Poole places in the 83rd percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc while playing on the road, putting up 6.3 per game this year. The Washington Wizards rank as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The quickest tempo home team in the NBA this year has been the Wizards. Over the last 5 games, their opposition has collected 8.4 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense).

Jakob Poeltl has converted 0.0% of his treys away from his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 4th percentile out of all players in the league. Jakob Poeltl has tallied 3.5 personal fouls per game over the last 15 games, 1.0 higher than he's tallied over the course of the year. The Toronto Raptors check in as the 2nd-lowest scoring offense in the league this year. The 3rd-slowest pace offense in the league this year has been the Toronto Raptors. This year when they are away from home, opposing squads have brought down 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (2nd-most in the NBA) against the Wizards (preserving possessions that can create extra opportunities for offense).

The Washington Wizards rank as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the opposition's starting Cs have averaged 16.3 points per game (27th-highest in the league) against the Toronto Raptors, labeling this as a strong matchup for offensive productivity. The quickest tempo home team in the NBA this year has been the Wizards. Over the last 5 games, their opposition has collected 8.4 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense). This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting Cs have attempted 4.8 free throws per game (27th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Kyle Kuzma has been on the court for a measly 29.0 minutes per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 34.4 minutes per game last season. The {OPP_TEAM} are expected to suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this game from facing the 3rd-slowest pace team in the NBA this year (the Toronto Raptors). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and produce added chances for scoring and assists, but the Wizards rank 4thworst in in the league with a mere 8.9 offensive boards per game this year. This year, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.0 foul shots per game (9th-lowest in the league) against the Raptors, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe. Kyle Kuzma will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage tends to worsen player performance in all stat categories.

The Washington Wizards rank as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The quickest tempo home team in the NBA this year has been the Wizards. Over the last 5 games, their opposition has collected 8.4 offensive boards per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Raptors (turning over possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense). The matchup against the Raptors is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.0 free throws per game this year (22nd-most in the NBA).

Compared to last season's 6.0 rate, Scottie Barnes's field goals hit have increased this season to 7.6 per game. In contrast to last season's 2.9 mark, Scottie Barnes's 3-point attempts have spiked this season to 5.7 per game. Scottie Barnes has averaged 34.5 minutes per game playing at home this year, ranking in the 93rd percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The matchup against Washington is a strong one for shot attempts from the field; when the Washington Wizards are playing at home, the other team's starting SFs have averaged the 29th-most field goal attempts per game in the NBA since the start of last season (13.2). The Wizards have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Raptors.

Compared to last season's 11.7 rate, Dennis Schroder's points per game have spiked this season to 16.7. Out of all players in the NBA, Dennis Schroder ranks in the 86th percentile for playing time, tallying a massive 31.7 minutes per game on his home court this year. The Wizards have played at the most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA in their home city this year, which ought to lead to increased possessions for the Raptors. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and bring about more chances for scoring and assists, and the Raptors grade out 9thbest in in the NBA with 12.5 offensive boards per game this year. Dennis Schroder has made 4.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 higher than he's sunk overall this season.

Landry Shamet has gone over 7.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Bilal Coulibaly has gone over 6.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Precious Achiuwa has not yet played a game this season.

Otto Porter Jr. has gone over 6.5 in 0 of his last 5 games.

Chris Boucher has gone over 6.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Malachi Flynn has not yet played a game this season.