Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards prediction and odds for Oct. 23
The Toronto Raptors will beat the Washington Wizards, with a projected score of Toronto 120, Washington 116. Toronto’s balanced opening-game scoring and defensive disruption give it the slight edge, but Washington’s productive Anthony Davis–Trae Young partnership makes the margin uncertain. Neither Raptors -6.5 (-110) nor the 236-point total offers a convincing betting edge; the official recommendation is Pass.
Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards prediction and best bet
Toronto gets the winner pick after a 135-92 victory over Chicago in which four Raptors scored at least 20 points. That distribution matters against Washington: Toronto showed it could get substantial production from several scorers, with Kawhi Leonard contributing 23 points. The forecast is Raptors 120, Wizards 116, with low confidence.
The best betting decision is Pass. Washington opened with a 128-116 win over Milwaukee, led by Davis’s 34 points and 12 rebounds and Young’s 20 points and 13 assists. Those performances make laying 6.5 points uncomfortable. Toronto’s opener earns it a narrow preference, but a second straight victory and a seven-point winning margin are different expectations.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Matchup: Toronto visits Washington on Friday, October 23, 2026, in the 2026-27 NBA season.
Recent results: Toronto won its opener 135-92 against Chicago. Washington won its opener 128-116 against Milwaukee.
SportsJaw moneyline: Toronto -250; Washington +207.
SportsJaw odds: Toronto Raptors -8.5 (-115); Washington Wizards +8.5 (-105). Moneyline: Toronto Raptors -335; Washington Wizards +270. Total: Over 236.5 (-110); Under 236.5 (-110).