Washington drops to 6-40 and is one loss away from tying the franchise mark for futility — a mark the Wizards have matched in each of the past two seasons.

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors are looking for their fifth win in a row on Wednesday as they travel to the nation's capital for a date with the struggling Washington Wizards.

Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 24 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block on 19 shots. The Raptors had seven other players score in double figures.

Toronto has now won five straight games. After the game, they had a short, two-word message on X. "Anotha' one," the Raptors shared. Three of the Raptors' last five games -- all being wins -- have come on the road. They are truly finding their stride to a certain extent, and it'll be interesting to see the club's trade deadline approach.

The Wizards have gone bare bones and are depending on lottery luck to save them. Meanwhile, the Raptors, who have now won five straight, are approaching their own rebuild a little differently. Which track will bear the most fruit?

The Raptors take on the Wizards in Washington DC on Wednesday night. The Sporting News has all the odds for this Eastern Conference clash, as well as some best bets and top props.

Toronto will look to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Raptors take on Washington. The teams play Wednesday for the first time this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are spending $6,941,594 per win while the Washington Wizards are spending $26,775,690 per win Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free) NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial

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The Raptors earned a 106-82 road victory Wednesday over the Washington Wizards. It marked the first time the Raptors have won five straight since March 24-April 1, 2022. They have won seven of their past eight games.

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