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Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (38-38) and Philadelphia 76ers (50-26) meet Friday at Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors covered the spread as 6-point home favorites Tuesday with a 106-92 win vs. the Miami Heat. F Scottie Barnes finished with 22 points and a career-high 12 assists as Toronto won its 3rd straight game.

The 76ers covered as 6-point home favorites Wednesday with a 116-108 win vs. the Dallas Mavericks. F Joel Embiid scored 25 points as Philadelphia reached 50 wins in its fewest amount of games since 2001.

The 76ers lead this season’s series 2-1 straight up, 1-2 against the spread (ATS), and the Under has hit in 2 of the 3 meetings. Toronto covered as a 6-point road underdog in a 104-101 overtime loss as the Under (219.5) cashed in the most recent meeting Dec. 19.

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Raptors at 76ers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:11 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | 76ers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +4.5 (+100) | 76ers -4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Raptors at 76ers key injuries

Raptors

F Will Barton (ankle) questionable
G Gary Trent Jr. (elbow) questionable

76ers

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 110, 76ers 109

Moneyline

Sprinkle on RAPTORS (+170).

The 76ers may be in a look-ahead spot since they will be visiting Embiid’s competition to win MVP in F Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday. The Raptors should also come out extra focused in an attempt to not lose their 5th straight road game.

Against the spread

BET RAPTORS +4.5 (+100).

The Raptors have been playing up to the level of their competition lately and are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600. Toronto is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games and should have extra motivation vs. the 76ers after losing to them in Round 1 of the playoffs last season.

Philadelphia should struggle to beat Toronto 3 straight times in 1 season, let alone win this game by 6 or more points.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 223.5 (-108).

The Under is 4-1 in Toronto’s last 5 games and 6-2 in its last 8 vs. teams with a winning record.

The Under has hit in 6 of Philadephia’s last 7 home games and 6 of the last 8 meetings between these teams. Expect this to be a low-scoring game as Toronto steps up defensively in an effort to not lose its 5th straight on the road.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors Game 6 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (2-3) face the Philadelphia 76ers (3-2) Thursday in Game 6 of the first-round Eastern Conference series. Tip-off at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Raptors vs. 76ers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Raptors are playing like they want to be the first team to ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. After getting blown out in both Game 1 and Game 2, the Raptors have arguably been the better team the last 3 games.

They did give up a late-game lead in Game 3, losing 104-101 on a game-winning 3 by C Joel Embiid. The Raptors won Game 5 by 15 points, holding Philadelphia to 88.

Toronto had just 3 offensive boards, so its No. 2-ranked offensive rebounding has yet to show in this series. Toronto is led by Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 22.6 per game.

As for the 76ers, since G Tyrese Maxey went off in Game 1 and Embiid went for 31 in Game 2, they’ve been bottled up, scoring under 105 in 3 straight. Philly is led by Embiid’s 24.8 points per game average.

76ers at Raptors odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:08 a.m. ET.

Money line: 76ers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Raptors +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -1.5 (-110) | Raptors +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

76ers at Raptors key injuries

Raptors

G Fred VanVleet (hip) doubtful

76ers

C Joel Embiid (thumb) available
F Matisse Thybulle (ineligible) out

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76ers at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 104, 76ers 102

Money line

BET RAPTORS +102.

The Raptors have been the better team for 3 straight games. They beat the Sixers by 15 on the road in Game 5, and they’re starting to figure this Philly team out.

Maxey has cooled off quite a bit since his dominant 38-point Game 1 as well, shooting just 5-for-14 in Game 5 and scoring 12. Also, the lack of VanVleet will give more opportunity to Raptors G Gary Trent Jr., who is averaging 14.6 points per game.

The Raptors are grabbing just 9 offensive boards per game this series after averaging 13.4 per game in the regular season. Once they come alive on the glass, they’ll be much more difficult to tame.

Lastly, Toronto was 17-16 against the spread (ATS) as a home favorite while Philly was 12-14-1 ATS as a road underdog. Given the slim margin, these seem notable and favor Toronto.

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Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Raptors money line more than getting one point on the spread, especially considering the plus-money odds on the money line. Also, the Raptors have lost just 2 games all season by just 1 point.

Over/Under

LEAN to the UNDER 210.5 (-112).

The Under is 4-1 so far this series, and even with this one being the lowest, it still feels like the better option. In 2 of the 5 games, a team has missed 100 points.

Even at this lowest total yet in this series, the Under would still be 3-2. On the season, the Under was the better option for both sides with Toronto 42-45 O/U and Philly 39-45-3 O/U.

While the Sixers do sit 6th in field goal percentage in the playoffs, they also rank 16th in field goal attempts. The Raptors are the opposite, sitting 9th in shooting and 5th in attempts.

Lastly, this has been the second-slowest series in the playoffs, and that matters quite a bit when looking to bet on the overall total. While I like Toronto ML better, the UNDER 210.5 (-112) is a strong play as well.

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Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers Game 5 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (1-3) visit Wells Fargo Center Monday to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (3-1) in Game 5 of the frst-round Eastern Conference series. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Raptors vs. 76ers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Raptors won for the first time in the series, winning Saturday’s Game 4 110-102 after losing Game 3 in brutal fashion when 76ers C Joel Embiid hit a game-winning 3 in overtime.

Toronto starting PG Fred VanVleet is listed as questionable. He played just 14 minutes in Game 4 as G Gary Trent Jr. and F Pascal Siakam combined for 58 points. Siakam has led the Raptors, averaging 22.5 points per game.

The Raptors have covered just 1 of their last 6 and are 15-13-1 against the spread (ATS) as road underdogs. The Sixers are 15-18 ATS as home favorites and covered both home games this series.

Embiid leads the way averaging 26 points per game. Second-year G Tyrese Maxey is the only other Sixer averaging over 20 ppg. The Sixers are 3-1 ATS in this series, covering in each win.

Raptors at 76ers odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:02 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | 76ers -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +7.5 (-115) | 76ers -7.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

Raptors at 76ers key injuries

Raptors

G Fred VanVleet (hip) questionable

76ers

C Joel Embiid (thumb) available

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Raptors at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 108, Raptors 105

Money line

PASS.

I like the Sixers to close the series out at home, but at -360, I wouldn’t bet on it. Similarly, the Raptors haven’t come close to beating Philly at home, so I wouldn’t back their money line value at +270.

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Against the spread

BET the RAPTORS +7.5 (-115).

The Raptors got punked in Game 1 and if you take out the second quarter of Game 2, they would’ve won that game by one. Obviously, that isn’t how it works. The point stands that the Sixers are not 8 or more points better.

The Raptors ranked second in offensive rebounding rate and finally started to utilize that aggression in Game 4, more than doubling the 76ers offensive boards.

They also had the third-lowest turnover rate this season. Toronto rebounds well and doesn’t turn it over. The Raptors must play at their pace.

They ranked top 5 in fast break points while the Sixers gave up the third-most fast break points. That’s where the Raptors need to abuse the slow Embiid-led Sixers, and they should figure that out and do just that in Game 5.

Considering Rookie of the Year F Scottie Barnes isn’t on the injury report, I like the Raptors to gain some traction earlier and at least make it a game.

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 210.5 (-115).

The Under is 3-1 in the first 4 games of the series, but this will be coming in as the lowest total yet. Had this been the projected score for all 4, the total would be an even 2-2.

If the Raptors want a chance, they’ll get out and run.

Both teams are also shooting well under their regular-season field goal attempts. The Sixers are even at a postseason-low 76.8 attempts. They’re hitting 49%, so it’s more so the pace, not the efficiency.

Toronto should want to up that in Game 5, and I expect a high-scoring, series-ending battle.

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Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers Game 1 odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Eastern Conference playoffs have begun and the series between the 4-seed Philadelphia 76ers and 5-seed Toronto Raptors kicks off Saturday. Tip-off for Game 1 is set for 6 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center. Below, we look at the Raptors vs. 76ers Game 1 odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Raptors finished the regular season 48-34 but ended the season playing well with wins in 14 of their final 18 games. They were 24-17 on the road and at home. F Pascal Siakam and G Fred VanVleet were the team’s leading scorers, averaging 22.8 and 20.3 points per game, respectively. Toronto won three of four matchups with Philadelphia.

The 76ers went 51-31 in the regular season and won five of their final six contests. They were 24-17 at home and slightly better on the road at 27-14. C Joel Embiid had an MVP-caliber season to lead Philly, averaging 30.6 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. G James Harden averaged 21.0 and 10.5 assists per game in 21 games with the Sixers after being acquired at the trade deadline.

Raptors at 76ers odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | 76ers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +4.5 (-105) | 76ers -4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Raptors at 76ers key injuries

Raptors

None

76ers

None

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Raptors at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 115, Raptors 108

Money line

I like the 76ers in the opener but PASS on the bet as a single wager because it is just a little bit pricier than is worth it for a single game.

The Raptors won three of the four matchups between the two teams this season, including both games in Philly. Both teams ended the season playing well.

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Against the spread

The Raptors performed well against the spread on the road. They were 26-15 ATS on the road and 47-35 ATS overall during the regular season.

The 76ers went 17-24 ATS at home this season.

The Raptors went 4-0 ATS against Philly this season.

However, when it comes to the postseason, the matchup at center is overwhelmingly in favor of the Sixers. The Raptors will struggle to contain Embiid.

Take the 76ERS -4.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Three of the four games between the two teams in the regular season hit the over. Both teams scored 109 or more points in three of the four games.

They both averaged more than 109 points per game in the regular season.

The 76ers averaged 125.3 points over the final six games of the regular season. The Raptors averaged 114.7 in their last 10.

Take OVER 215.5 (-112).

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Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (8-4) host the Toronto Raptors (6-6) Thursday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off at Wells Fargo Center. Below, we look at the Raptors vs. 76ers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

Toronto has lost three straight including two double-digit blowouts in back-to-back games against the Brooklyn Nets Sunday and at the Boston Celtics Tuesday. The Raptors are 5-7 ATS and 5-7 O/U with the 12th-best net rating (plus-1.2).

Philly has lost two in a row to the New York Knicks Monday and the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday, both without big Joel Embiid. Despite all their injuries, the Sixers have the fifth-best net rating (plus-6.3) and are 7-5 ATS and 4-7-1 O/U.

The Sixers won and covered against the Raptors in two of three regular-season meetings last year. Embiid put up 24.0 points per game on just 32.0% shooting (30.0% from behind the arc) in those contests.

Raptors at 76ers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | 76ers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +2.5 (-105) | 76ers -2.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Raptors at 76ers key injuries

Raptors

PF Pascal Siakam (rest) doubtful
C Khem Birch (knee) out

76ers

SG Seth Curry (foot) questionable
SG Tobias Harris (health and safety protocols) questionable
C Joel Embiid (health and safety protocols) out
SF Matisse Thybulle (health and safety protocols) out

Raptors at 76ers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 107, 76ers 101

Money line

Slight “LEAN” to the RAPTORS (+122) because I “like” Toronto plus the points and there’s some value in the underdog’s money line in this spot.

The Raptors have been road warriors thus far, winning and covering four of their five away games to start the year.

Two of Philly’s massive edges over Toronto that decided last year’s meetings should be significantly reduced in tonight’s game.

Not only did Embiid dominate the Raptors on the glass last season but Philly’s big draws a ton of fouls on the opponent and gets to the foul line a lot.

Moreover, according to CleaningTheGlass.com, Embiid grades in the 94th percentile of bigs in on/off offensive FT rate and 91st percentile in on/off defensive rebounding rate.

However, Embiid is sidelined because of the NBA’s healthy and safety protocols. The Sixers might not get to the line as often as they’re accustomed to and the Raptors have been an awesome rebounding team through three weeks.

Toronto has the highest offensive rebounding rate in the NBA and Philly’s defensive rebounding rate is the second-worst. Furthermore, the Raptors are much better in the ball security department — Toronto has the fifth-best offensive turnover rate and the top defensive turnover rate in the NBA.

Against the spread

Definitely BET the RAPTORS +2.5 (-105) heavier than or instead of Toronto’s money line based on the aforementioned analysis.

I think there’s extra value on the Raptors in this spot because the average bettor is starting to see how well-coached Philly is and Toronto got crushed last night by a mediocre Celtics team sans one of their best players.

Over/Under

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Under 210.5 (-115) because these teams play at the two slowest paces in the Association and both could be without two All-Star-caliber players.

However, we are getting to this total way late as it opened at 213.5 but most of the value in this line has already been steamed out.

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Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Toronto Raptors (0-2) and Philadelphia 76ers (2-1) meet Tuesday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off at Wells Fargo Center in Philly. Below, we analyze the Raptors-76ers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Raptors at 76ers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 p.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | 76ers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Raptors +1.5 (-110) | 76ers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at 76ers: Key Injuries

Raptors

SF Patrick McCaw (knee) out

76ers

PF Joel Embiid (back) probable
SG Furkan Korkmaz (adductor) out

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Raptors at 76ers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Raptors 108, 76ers 106

Money line (ML)

The 76ers were hammered 118-94 on the road by the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday. The ugly loss followed Saturday’s 109-89 victory at the New York Knicks and a 113-107 win over the Washington Wizards to open the season Dec. 23. Embiid and his 28.0 points per game are expected to return to the lineup Tuesday; four other players are averaging double-digit PPG with all but Embiid having played all three games.

The Raptors lost consecutive games but have had an extra day of rest following Saturday’s 119-114 loss at the San Antonio Spurs. Five players are scoring in double digits, but none have more than 18.0 PPG. They held the lead after the opening quarter in both games thus far and should continue improving their rotation after several key offseason departures.

Back TORONTO (+105) at plus-money for the first time this season. The Raps beat the Sixers 3-1 in their 2019-20 head-to-head series.

Against the spread (ATS)

We can back the RAPTORS +1.5 (-110) with 1 point of insurance in the event of a wonky ending. They’re shooting just 74.1% from the free-throw line as a team and are being outrebounded by 8.5 boards per game.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Raptors’ poor defensive play has been one of the biggest surprises of the season for them as they’ve allowed at least 113 points in each game. Trust in reigning Coach of the Year Nick Nurse to get his healthy team back on track, especially against one of their most familiar opponents.

The Sixers held the Knicks to just 89 points before the blowout loss at Cleveland and should show better defensive focus under new head coach Doc Rivers.

Back the UNDER 218.5 (-110).

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Also see:

Simmons upset with Sixers’ lack of defense in Cavs loss (Sixers Wire)
Raptors rumors (Hoops Hype)

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