Raptors vs Wizards Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 23
Raptors at Wizards, Friday, October 23: tip is 7:00 PM ET in Washington.
Price: Raptors 71¢, Wizards 29¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 8:02 AM ET)
Kalshi: Raptors 70¢, Wizards 30¢
Game total: 237.5 points (over 49¢, under 51¢)
2027 title price: Raptors 4¢, Wizards 1¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Who is favored in Raptors vs Wizards
The Raptors are heavy favorites at 71¢, with the Wizards at 29¢. Kalshi has the Raptors 1¢ cheaper at 70¢. Both apps sit side by side on NBA MARKET. That is up 4¢ from the Raptors’ opening price of 67¢. This season, the team favored at tip has won 12 of 16 games we have logged (75%).
Recent form: Raptors vs Wizards
How each team has played this week, with Polymarket’s price before tip.
The Raptors won their only game this week, 135-92 over the Bulls at home on Wednesday as 79¢ favorites on Polymarket. It went under the 238.5 total.
The Wizards won their only game this week, 128-116 over the Bucks at home on Wednesday as 60¢ favorites on Polymarket. It went over the 238.5 total.
Against Polymarket’s player props in those games:
Raptors: Immanuel Quickley cleared all three of his lines on Wednesday: 6.5 assists, 14.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. Scottie Barnes went over 18.5 points but stayed under 7.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists. RJ Barrett went over 18.5 points but stayed under 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Wizards: Anthony Davis cleared all three of his lines on Wednesday: 20.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Kyshawn George went over 12.5 points and 3.5 rebounds but stayed under 3.5 assists. Alexandre Sarr went over 7.5 rebounds but stayed under 13.5 points and 2.5 assists.
Raptors vs Wizards injury report
As of Oct 23. These can change right up to tip.
AJ Dybantsa (Wizards): Out, ankle
Raptors and Wizards key players
Last season’s regular-season numbers on this season’s rosters. Usage is the share of team possessions a player finished while on the floor.
Raptors
Kawhi Leonard: 32.1 min, 33.5% usage, 27.9 pts, 6.4 reb, 3.6 ast (new, was LAC)
Scottie Barnes: 33.5 min, 23.4% usage, 18.1 pts, 7.5 reb, 5.9 ast
RJ Barrett: 30.3 min, 25.8% usage, 19.3 pts, 5.3 reb, 3.3 ast
Immanuel Quickley: 31.9 min, 21.1% usage, 16.4 pts, 4.0 reb, 5.9 ast
Jakob Poeltl: 25.0 min, 15.3% usage, 10.7 pts, 7.0 reb, 2.0 ast
Wizards
Anthony Davis: 31.3 min, 27.5% usage, 20.4 pts, 11.1 reb, 2.8 ast (new, was DAL)
Julian Reese: 30.9 min, 17.7% usage, 11.8 pts, 10.5 reb, 1.8 ast
Kyshawn George: 29.0 min, 22.8% usage, 14.8 pts, 5.1 reb, 4.5 ast
Alexandre Sarr: 27.2 min, 25.7% usage, 16.3 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.7 ast
Leaky Black: 28.9 min, 11.6% usage, 7.1 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.5 ast
What to watch
Leonard is new and the Raptors’ top option. 33.5% usage in 32.1 minutes with LAC last season; Barrett is next at 25.8%.
Davis is new and the Wizards’ top option. 27.5% usage in 31.3 minutes with DAL last season; Sarr is next at 25.7%.
Ingram’s shots are up for grabs. He used 26.9% of the Raptors’ possessions in 33.8 minutes before leaving for LAC.
Check Davis’ status before tip. He played 20 games last season, so the injury report matters more than any matchup angle.
Top rookies: AJ Dybantsa, pick 1 (Wizards).
Raptors vs Wizards FAQ
Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight?
Kawhi Leonard was not on the injury report as of Fri 8:02 AM ET.
Is Anthony Davis playing tonight?
Anthony Davis was not on the injury report as of Fri 8:02 AM ET.
Who is favored in Raptors vs Wizards?
The Raptors. Polymarket has them at 71¢, which reads as about a 71% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Raptors vs Wizards?
Friday, October 23, at 7:00 PM ET, in Washington.
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