76ers vs Raptors Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay this many points with the 76ers, who have been in a lot of close games and have failed to cover three straight games. However, the 76ers are at home with the rest advantage, and they’re coming off a rough showing against the Celtics. They should be eager for a bounce-back performance. The Raptors are on the end of a back-to-back and spent a lot of energy nearly upsetting the Celtics. It’s not going to be easy to get up off the canvas less than 24 hours later, especially with Barnes and Kawhi still injured.
The Raptors could easily come out flat playing a second straight game without their best players. Thick line, but the 76ers should be able to take advantage of the Raptors here. Also, the favorite has covered seven of the last 10 games between the Raptors and 76ers. I’ll side with the 76ers in a comfortable home win on Thursday night.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Grizzlies and Raptors, and they play the Knicks next. The Raptors have lost 6 of their last 8 games. The Raptors are 3-3 SU on the road, 2-3 SU at home, and 5-6 ATS on the season.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 116.6 points per game on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points per game on 47.8 percent shooting. Scottie Barnes is averaging 23.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Immanuel Quickley is averaging 17.4 points and 5.8 assists per game. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Bulls, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Pacers next. The 76ers have won 18 of their last 26 regular season games. The 76ers are 5-1 SU on the road, 4-2 SU at home, and 6-6 ATS on the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 110.3 points per game on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points per game on 45 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.7 points and 5.3 assists per game. Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Joel Embiid is averaging 17.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. LeBron James is averaging 15.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
76ers vs Raptors Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Dominick Barlow with a back issue. Adem Bona is out with a spine strain. Ariel Hukporti is out with an Achilles injury.
Immanuel Quickley is questionable for the Raptors with a hamstring injury. Kawhi Leonard is out with a knee injury. Nate Bittle is out with an avulsion fracture. Scottie Barnes is out with a groin strain. Trayce Jackson-Davis is questionable with an illness. Collin Murray-Boyles is questionable with an illness.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 15 games as road underdogs.
- The 76ers have won each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage against the Raptors.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Raptors’ last six games.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the 76ers following a loss.
- The 76ers have lost six of their last nine games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the 76ers’ last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Raptors’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey has recorded 12 games with 3+ assists this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- VJ Edgecombe ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Immanuel Quickley has recorded two games with 7+ assists and zero turnovers this season- equal to the most of any player in the league.
- RJ Barrett ranks T9th in the league for second-chance points (36) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 24 points @ Cavaliers on October 22.
- 76ers players have recorded the equal-fewest games with 40+ points (0) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (19.8).
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (79.8).