The Toronto Raptors (11-4) host the rival Philadelphia 76ers (11-5) Monday at Scotiabank Arena in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Semifinals. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the 76ers-Raptors odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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76ers at Raptors: Key injuries
76ers
- C Kyle O’Quinn (calf) questionable
- SF Furkan Korkmaz (ankle) questionable
Raptors
- PG Kyle Lowry (thumb) out
- C Serge Ibaka (ankle) doubtful
76ers at Raptors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
76ers 108, Raptors 98
Moneyline (ML)
Both teams enter on winning streaks, with the Raptors (-110) taking three in a row and the SIXERS (-110) winning four straight. Toronto last beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-116 on the road Saturday. Philadelphia wrapped up a three-game homestand with a 113-86 rout of the Miami Heat.
The Raptors are a perfect 6-0 at home while the 76ers are 4-5 on the road. Toronto has the edge on offense with an average of 113.7 points per game to Philly’s 110.3 PPG, but the Sixers allow just 105.1 PPG to the Raptors’ 106.1 PPG allowed. The injuries to Lowry and Ibaka will cost the Raptors as they face their first opponent with a record better than .500 in over a week. Take the visitors in a pick ’em.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the 76ers to win outright returns a profit of $9.09.
Against the Spread (ATS)
Philly is 8-7 against the spread overall and 4-4 on the road. Toronto is 9-6 ATS overall and 5-1 on home court. Both teams are 5-5 ATS across their respective last 10 games. The Raptors have covered by an average of 6.4 points per game while the 76ers have covered by an average of just 0.6 points per game.
Again, with the injuries to Lowry and Ibaka, the 76ers will have the depth to pull out the outright win Monday. They’re a wiser pick on the moneyline with a greater profit margin than they are to cover the meager spread of +1.5 with -120 odds. The same $10 wager would return a profit of $8.33 with just one point of insurance in the event of a loss. PASS.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Raptors are 9-6 against the Over/Under and top the projected total by an average of 1.4 points per game. The 76ers are 8-8 against the number and fall an average of 0.4 points per game shy of the point total. Back the UNDER 214.5 (-115) with Toronto needing to rely more heavily on the bottom end of its bench without the two stars.
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