Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between 76ers and Raptors, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The 76ers look to improve on their 0-1 record.
  • The 76ers are averaging 109 points per game so far.
  • The 76ers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Raptors.
  • The Raptors take on Philadelphia at 0-1.
  • Toronto has an effective field goal percentage of 48% (21st).
  • The Raptors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.

76ers vs Raptors Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the 0-1 Raptors will host the 0-1 76ers in a divisional matchup. Philadelphia is currently favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 219.

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and can be seen on NBCS.

76ers vs. Raptors Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors
  • Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Friday, October 25th
  • Betting Odds PHI -4.5, PHI -199 | TOR +166 O/U 219

76ers Preview: Will Philadelphia Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

The 76ers dropped their season opener on Wednesday, falling 124-109 to the Bucks at home. Philadelphia is now 0-1 for the season. They entered the game as +4 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 15 points.

After a tight 1st quarter (23-22), the Bucks pulled away in the 2nd, outscoring the 76ers 36-24. Milwaukee extended their lead in the 3rd, going into the 4th with a 100-81 advantage. Philadelphia won the final quarter 28-24, but it wasn’t enough. The game’s total points of 233 exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 10.5 points.

In their loss to the Bucks, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 41.8% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 25.8% rate. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 25 points, despite shooting 32.3% overall and 22.2% from deep.

Kelly Oubre added 21 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter. Kyle Lowry contributed 13 points, making 3 threes at a 60% clip, and added 5 points in the 3rd as well.

The 76ers struggled defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 36 and 42 points, respectively, in their 124-109 loss to the Bucks. They allowed Milwaukee to shoot 53% from the field.

Philadelphia also had trouble defending the three, as the Bucks hit 16 threes at a 43% clip. The 76ers sent the Bucks to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws. Defensively, the 76ers recorded 4 steals and 2 blocks.

Raptors Preview: Does Toronto Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The 76ers opened their season with a 124-109 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday, dropping to 0-1. Philadelphia was a +4 point underdog at home and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 233 exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 10.5 points.

After a tight 1st quarter, with the 76ers leading 23-22, the Bucks took control by outscoring Philadelphia 36-24 in the 2nd quarter. Milwaukee extended their lead in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 42-34. Philadelphia won the 4th quarter 28-24, but it was too late as they entered the final period trailing 100-81.

In their 124-109 loss to the Bucks, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting just 41.8% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 25.8% clip. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 25 points, despite shooting 32.3% overall and 22.2% from deep.

Kelly Oubre added 21 points, scoring 8 in the 3rd quarter, while Kyle Lowry contributed 13 points, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency. Maxey scored 9 points in the 2nd quarter, but managed just 3 points in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Raptors struggled against the Cavaliers, giving up 136 points on 58% shooting. Toronto allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in both the 2nd and 3rd, before giving up 31 in the 4th.

The Raptors allowed Cleveland to hit 14 threes at a 46% clip and sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 20 free throws. Toronto finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks.

76ers vs Raptors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the 76ers last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 8-2, while going 6-4 straight-up.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 102 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
  • As the betting favorite, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

76ers vs Raptors Prediction

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