PREMIUM
Stephen Nover's NBA Wednesday Wipeout Winner
(NBA) Washington vs. Toronto,
04/25/2018 3:00 PM, Score: 98 - 108
Point Spread: -7.00 | -101.00 Toronto (Home)
Result: Win
Point Spread: -7.00 | -101.00 Toronto (Home)
Result: Win
John Wall is healthy and dangerous. But I see the Raptors controlling Wall and solidly beating the Wizards.
Washington is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 road games. That includes the Wizards failing to cover in their first two games at Toronto during this series, losing by eight and 11 points.
The Raptors are 36-7 at Air Canada Centre. The Wizards hold a losing road mark. The Raptors could have swept this series already if they didn't blow two leads at Washington in Games 3 and 4.
Toronto believes it is the best team in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors very well could be. They have to prove it, though, by solidly winning this game. I see the Raptors putting forth a tremendous effort, playing much better than they did in Washington.
Wall helped even the series by burning the Raptors repeatedly in transition. Look for the Raptors to cut back on their turnovers and to slow down Wall with their secret weapon, Pascal Siakam. He's a defensive ace whose minutes should go up.
The Wizards are decent but nothing special. They are not in the Raptors' class. Toronto hurt itself with turnovers. I expect the Raptors to play smarter and better at home. If that happens, the Raptors should win by double-digits.
Washington is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 road games. That includes the Wizards failing to cover in their first two games at Toronto during this series, losing by eight and 11 points.
The Raptors are 36-7 at Air Canada Centre. The Wizards hold a losing road mark. The Raptors could have swept this series already if they didn't blow two leads at Washington in Games 3 and 4.
Toronto believes it is the best team in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors very well could be. They have to prove it, though, by solidly winning this game. I see the Raptors putting forth a tremendous effort, playing much better than they did in Washington.
Wall helped even the series by burning the Raptors repeatedly in transition. Look for the Raptors to cut back on their turnovers and to slow down Wall with their secret weapon, Pascal Siakam. He's a defensive ace whose minutes should go up.
The Wizards are decent but nothing special. They are not in the Raptors' class. Toronto hurt itself with turnovers. I expect the Raptors to play smarter and better at home. If that happens, the Raptors should win by double-digits.
