The Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Wizards and Magic, and they play the Raptors next. The 76ers have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 117 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 31.1 points and 7.1 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 22.8 points and 6.8 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Hornets, lost to the Celtics, and they play the 76ers next. The Raptors have won 6 of their last 9 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 114.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.3 points and 6 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 19.4 points and 5 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.3 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 12 Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Scotiabank Arena following a road win.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Raptors have lost 27 of their last 29 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites following a win.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Raptors’ last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers’ last seven Sunday road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (753) this season.
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points per game (19.3) this season.
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.8).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.5).
Raptors vs 76ers Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett are out for the Raptors. Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram are questionable.
Joel Embiid is questionable for the 76ers.
Raptors vs 76ers Prediction
The Raptors have won 5 of the last 6 games against the 76ers, which includes a win back in November, so there’s value with the home dog. The problem is we’re seeing Barrett back on the injury report and Barnes and Ingram questionable. At the time of this writing, it’s hard to give the Raptors a fair shake if they’re going to be down so many key players.
The 76ers are healthy for the most part, and they’re 22-13-1 ATS on the season. The 76ers are also one of the best cover teams in the NBA, with a 22-13-1 ATS record. The line is reasonable. I have to lay the number with the 76ers given the Raptors injury situation.