The Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards, two teams locked in a battle to secure a bid to the play-in tournament, will square off on Thursday night. Bettors looking for an NBA Raptors-Wizards prop need search no further — DraftKings has left a bit too much value on the Delon Wright player prop markets. Toronto’s stingy defense will make the starting point guard’s life difficult. Make sure to check out OddsShopper’s tools for other sharp plays.
Best Raptors-Wizards NBA Player Prop | Delon Wright
Delon Wright Prop O/U 1.5 Turnovers
The Toronto Raptors have a funky, positionless lineup full of high-motor defenders. They lead the NBA in steals per game (9.2) despite playing at the NBA’s sixth-slowest pace. Although adding Jakob Poeltl, a true center, gives them a bit more structure, almost anyone can swipe the ball from their defensive assignment at will. With Delon Wright thrust into Washington’s starting five in relief of Monte Morris, bettors should expect some turnovers from him on Thursday evening.
The Raptors have excelled at turning over opposing guards. They have forced the most turnovers from point guards (4.1) on the year and the fifth-most through the last 15 games (3.8). They have also forced the second-most turnovers from shooting guards (3.1). Chicago’s backcourt pairing of Alex Caruso and Patrick Beverley combined for four turnovers against the Raptors on Tuesday. The team totaled 19 turnovers by the end of the game.
Delon Wright touches the ball just enough to cash The over. He ranks fourth on the Wizards in passes made per game (37.4) and fifth in touches (45.2). However, since Morris’ injury, Wright ranks third in passes made (35.5) and fourth in touches (43). The Wizards and Raptors have yet to meet this season, but Wright turned it over twice in his lone start against them for the Hawks last season. He averaged 0.06 turnovers per minute in their four meetings. With Wright averaging 29 minutes per game since Morris’ injury, he’d be on pace for 1.74 turnovers.
The books have blundered by setting this line so far into the plus money. While Wright takes a back seat to Bradley Beal as a ball-handler, he still touches the rock enough to slip up a few times against an aggressive Toronto defense. Bettors can head to DraftKings Sportsbook to buy the over all the way up at +180. Users yet to register at DraftKings can even secure $150 in bonus bets after winning a $5 moneyline wager!
Best NBA Raptors-Wizards Player Prop: Delon Wright Over 1.5 Turnovers (+180 for 0.5 Unit) at DraftKings
