Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 6:00 ET, the 39-35 76ers will travel to Toronto to take on the 23-50 Raptors. Philadelphia is currently favored by 11.5 points and has lost three straight games. The over/under line for this matchup is 218.5.
This Eastern Atlantic division matchup will be played at Scotiabank Arena and can be seen on NBCS.
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Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The 76ers and Raptors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the 76ers have a record of 3-0. The 76ers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 221 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 101 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Although Toronto has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 103 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- Although the 76ers have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
In the Eastern Conference standings, the 76ers are currently in 8th place with a record of 39-35. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 3rd place.
On the road, the 76ers have a record of 18-19 straight-up and are 21-16 against the spread. As the favorite, their ATS record is 27-17.
Philadelphia has lost three straight games, with their most recent loss coming against the Cavaliers (117-114). The O/U line for that game was 212 points.
This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 37-37. In their last two games, the combined scoring has gone over the posted O/U lines. On average, their games have finished with 226.2 points.
Against the spread, the 76ers have covered in two straight games and are 41-32 overall. Today, they are favored by 11.5 points and have a 27-17 ATS record as the favorite.
When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are 16th in the NBA at 114.1 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 112.7 points per game compared to 115.5 at home.
Philadelphia is 24th in field goal percentage at 46% and 21st in three-point shooting at 35%. In terms of pace, they are 21st at 97 possessions per game.
One area where the 76ers excel is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free throws made per game at 19.8 and are 4th in attempts at 24 per game.
Coming into the game, the 76ers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 45.9% of their games. Currently, they are 9th in the NBA at 112.1 points per game allowed. The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.
Toronto is looking to snap a 12-game losing streak today as they host the 76ers. In their last game, the Raptors were blown out by the Knicks (145-101).
As underdogs, the Raptors have gone 11-40 this season and are 23-50 overall. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 12th place and are 5th in the Atlantic Division.
Against the spread, the Raptors are 32-41 for the season and have failed to cover in their last two games. At home, their ATS record is 13-24, and they are 9-13 ATS as the underdog.
This season, Toronto has played in games with an average O/U line of 229.1 points. Today’s line is set at 218.5, and the Raptors have a record of 36-36-1 on the O/U.
In their last game, the Raptors were 13.5-point underdogs against the Knicks. The teams combined for 246 points, surpassing the O/U line of 211.5.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Raptors are 20th in the league in scoring at 112.6 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 116.1 points compared to 109.2 at home (27th).
In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th in the NBA at 99.1 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 16th in the league at 47%.
So far this season, the Raptors have made 11.6 threes per game (25th) on 35% shooting (26th). In terms of free throws, they are 22nd in both attempts and makes.
On average, the Toronto defense is giving up 118.1 points per game (24th). Right now, they are on a 6 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In their previous game, the Raptors’ defense struggled against the Knicks, giving up 145 points on a field goal percentage of 58%.
Even though they are considered 11.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 110-104 win for the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- We like the Raptors on the moneyline (+475)
- The Raptors are also our pick on the spread at +11.5
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Jakob Poeltl – Finger – Out
- Chris Boucher – Knee – Out
- RJ Barrett – Conditioning – Questionable
- Jontay Porter – Personal – Out
- Immanuel Quickley – Conditioning – Out
- Scottie Barnes – Hand – Out
- D.J. Carton – Ankle – Out
- Ochai Agbaji – Hip – Out
- Mouhamadou Gueye – Illness – Questionable
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
