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The Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) travel to Canada to face the Toronto Raptors (1-1) Saturday. Tip from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023.
The Sixers fell 118-117 on opening night against the Milwaukee Bucks while covering as 6-point road underdogs Thursday. G Tyrese Maxey led the team is scoring with 31 points while 3 others also had at least 20 points. They’ll lean on him and C Joel Embiid while James Harden‘s situation remains pending.
The Raptors lost Friday in a 104-103 overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls while covering as 2.5-point road underdogs. F Scottie Barnes conceded a shooting foul with 0.1 seconds left in regulation to allow the Bulls to force overtime and Bulls G Alex Caruso hit a game-winning 3-pointer with just 2 seconds left in overtime to send Toronto home with its first loss. Barnes was Toronto’s leading scorer with 22 points.
Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 11:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Raptors +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -3.5 (-110) | Raptors +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors key injuries
76ers
- G James Harden (not with team) out
Raptors
- Not yet submitted.
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 119, Raptors 109
Moneyline
PASS.
At -160 odds, there is more money to be made betting on the Sixers spread. After a tough opening night loss to the Bucks, expect the Sixers to make a statement on the road.
Against the spread
BET 76ERS -3.5 (-110).
The Raptors are will be playing in back-to-back games for the first time this season giving the Sixers the advantage of rest. Expect Embiid to return to his MVP-caliber self Saturday against Toronto C Jakob Poeltl who will be no match. While the Raptors are a solid team, Philadelphia showed grit in its opening-night loss coming back from a 9-point deficit with less than 3 minutes left. Expect it to build on that momentum for a road victory.
Over/Under
BET OVER 214.5 (-110).
The 76ers had 4 players score at least 20 points in their previous game while the Raptors had 6 players score in double digits. While the Raptors have not had great scoring performances in their first 2 games this season, expect this game to have a higher pace. Philadelphia thrives by pushing the ball and piling on the points, which is what will allow the Over to hit in the matchup.
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