The 76ers are gearing up for a showdown against the Toronto Raptors on Friday, Dec 22. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:00 ET and will be broadcast on NBCS. Philadelphia comes into this matchup as 8-point favorites, with the over/under set at 230.5. Will the 76ers manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our 76ers vs. Raptors predictions.
76ers vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: 76ers -8
- Total 230.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 22
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia PA
- TV: NBCS
Raptors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, Toronto has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 116 points per game.
- The last ten games that Toronto was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
76ers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the 76ers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Philadelphia has averaged 125 points per game while allowing 113. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- The last ten games that Philadelphia was favored, they have an ATS mark of 9-1 while going 9-1 straight up.
Do the Raptors Have What it Takes on the Road?
Coming into their matchup against the 76ers, the Raptors have an overall record of 11-16 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are 12th and 5th in the Atlantic division.
In their latest game, the Raptors offense put up 104 points against the Nuggets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.8% and made 9 threes. The team’s top scorer is Pascal Siakam, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 21, while Scottie Barnes also maintains a PPG average of 20.6 leading up to the game.
Coming into today’s game, the Raptors’ defense is giving up an average of 114.1 points per contest.
Toronto struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Nuggets, giving up 10. For the game, Denver scored 113 points in the game.
Can Philadelphia Pull Off a Home Win?
The 76ers come into their matchup with the Raptors with an overall record of 19-8 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. When playing on the road, the 76ers are 8-4 this year while going 11-4 at home.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Philadelphia’s offense scored 127 points against the Timberwolves. Their field goal percentage for the game was 53.6%, and they went 29/32 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring was Joel Embiid with 51 points. Tyrese Maxey also added 35 points for the 76ers.
Philadelphia’s defense has been playing well, ranking 6 in the NBA with 111.0 points allowed per game.
In the terms of takeaways, 76ers are causing 12.3 turnovers per game, ranking 6th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 7th in rejections, averaging 6 blocked shots each game.
76ers vs. Raptors Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Joel Embiid and his points prop of 35.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. Our model predicts that Joel Embiid will finish with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 5. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 35.5.
- The Prop: Joel Embiid Under 35.5 Points (-115)
76ers vs. Raptors Predictions
Not only do we have the 76ers winning this one by a score of 115-106, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the 76ers at -8.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 230.5 and given that our model is projecting 221 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: 76ers -8 | at Fanduel Sportsbook