The Philadelphia 76ers (29-16) visit the Toronto Raptors (29-14) Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the 76ers-Raptors sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
76ers at Raptors: Key Injuries
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (hand) out
Raptors
- PF Dewan Hernandez (ankle) out
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76ers at Raptors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
76ers 108, Raptors 103
Moneyline (ML)
The Raptors (-250) have won four straight games and have soared back into third spot in the Eastern Conference while winning seven of their last 10 games. The 76ERS (+200) have also won four straight and are an adequate 6-4 across their last 10 outings. They’re the value pick Wednesday at a very attractive betting number for this head-to-head rivalry meeting.
Toronto is 15-7 at home for the season while Philly is just 9-14 on the road. The two teams have split their two meetings this season, with both sides winning on home court. The 76ers are 5-2 with Embiid on the sideline for their recent run, and they’ve had four different leading scorers over that stretch.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The SIXERS (+5.5, +105) are still catching plus-money to stay within 5 points in a loss or win outright. It’s not as profitable as the moneyline, but it can be backed as a secondary play with Philly losing 101-96 in Toronto Nov. 25, and winning 110-104 at home Dec. 8.
Both teams have taken advantage of soft schedules during their four-game streaks. Wednesday night will represent the biggest test for both sides during the stretch. The Raptors are 24-19 against the spread overall and 13-9 at home, while the Sixers are 19-22-4 ATS overall and just 7-14-2 on the road. Liking the Sixers to pull the straight-up upset on the road, take the spread for some insurance.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the UNDER 218.5 (-115). The 76ers defense ranks second in the NBA with 105.0 points per game allowed, while the Raptors give up just 106.2 PPG. The two teams combine to average 220.7 PPG, but both of their two meetings this season fell well short of 218.5, and the Raptors won’t need to worry about Embiid.
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