Raptors vs. 76ers Point Spread Bet & Analysis

Toronto Raptors (38-38 SU, 39-36-1 ATS) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (50-26 SU, 44-31-1 ATS)

When: Friday, March 31st, 7:00 PM (ET)

Where: Wells Fargo Center, PA, Philadelphia

TV: NBCS

Point Spread: Tor +5.5/Phi -5.5 (Bet your picks for FREE this week by grabbing a 100% bonus!)

Total: 225.5

Money Line: Toronto Raptors +183/-223

Notable Injuries

Raptors

• Otto Porter Jr. (Out) Foot
• Will Barton (Questionable) Ankle
• Gary Trent Jr. (Questionable) Elbow
• Joe Wieskamp (Questionable) Hamstring
• Dalano Banton (Questionable) Thumb

76ers

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Toronto is 38-38 overall. When taking to the road, Toronto has a mark of 12-24 and a win percentage of 33%. Currently, the team is 9th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 39-36-1 vs the spread. In their matchup against Philadelphia, the Toronto Raptors have won 3 straight games and will look to push that mark to 4 in a row.

The Raptors came away with a win in their last matchup against the Heat, achieving a 106-92 victory as 6-point favorites. Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with an impressive performance, scoring 26 points on a shooting percentage of 50.0%. In addition to the win, the Raptors also covered the spread.

Heading into the game, Philadelphia is 50-26 overall. When playing at home, Philadelphia has a mark of 27-11 and a win percentage of 71%. Currently, the team is 3rd in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 44-31-1 vs the spread. In Philadelphia’s last 5 games, the 76ers have a straight-up record of 2-3 while going 3-2 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 6-4 and 7-3 ATS.

In their preceding game, the 76ers overpowered the Mavericks, earning a 116-108 win as 6-point favorites. Joel Embiid led the way for the 76ers, putting up 25 points on 47.1% shooting. The 76ers not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Raptors picked up the win 119-109 win over the 76ers. Heading into the game, Toronto was the 1.0-point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. So far this season, the 76ers have a record of 2-1 vs the Raptors. Although the Raptors have the better ATS mark across the previous 5 head-head matchups at 3-2, the average scoring margin sits in favor of Philadelphia, as they averaged 109 points per game while allowing 102. A combined average of 211 points per game was achieved in these matchups, leading to an over-under mark of 2-3.

Analysis

This season, Toronto is averaging just 112.9 points per game, which places them 23rd in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 97.3 possessions per game. Toronto has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 28th in 3-point shooting percentage at 33.7%. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 32.1 attempts per contest. Defensively, the Raptors have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.1 points per game. So far, they have allowed a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.34%, placing them 17th in the NBA.

Pascal Siakam is the top scorer for the Raptors, with an average of 24.3 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 47.6%. Fred VanVleet is the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 19.7 points per game.

This season, the 76ers offense is averaging 115.2 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Philadelphia has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.0 possessions per game. Philadelphia’s 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 38.8% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.8 3-point shots per game, placing them 16th in the NBA. Defensively, the 76ers have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.33 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.56%.

Joel Embiid is the top scorer for the 76ers, with an average of 33.2 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 54.4%. Tyrese Maxey is the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 20.5 points per game.

Betting Trends

• Raptors are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
• Raptors are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

This line opened at +6.5 and has already dropped a point. The Sixers don’t have any pressure whatsover and the Raptors are fighting for their playoff lives. The Sixers may very well win this game, but Toronto should be able to stay within the +5.5 spread. Deposit $100, get $100 FREE! Deposit $200, get $200 FREE! Deposit $300, get $300 FREE! All you have to do is use bonus code PREDICT100 when you sign up and deposit at MyBookie Sportsbook!