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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