Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

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The Philadelphia 76ers (1-4) and Toronto Raptors (3-2) meet Friday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Raptors covered as 1-point underdogs in a 119-109 home win vs. the 76ers Wednesday. F Pascal Siakam finished with 20 points and tied his career-high with 13 assists.

Toronto is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) this season.

76ers C Joel Embiid and G Tyrese Maxey both scored 31 points as Philadelphia dropped to 0-2 on the road this season. G James Harden added 18 points and led the 76ers with 9 assists.

Philadelphia is 0-4 ATS dating back to last season in its last 4 road games vs. teams with a winning record at home.

76ers at Raptors odds

Moneyline (ML): 76ers -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Raptors -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -1.5 (-105) | Raptors +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 212.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

76ers at Raptors key injuries

76ers

None

Raptors

SF Otto Porter Jr. (personal) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

76ers at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 104, 76ers 100

Moneyline

BET RAPTORS (-103).

I have seen nothing this season to suggest that the 76ers are a better team than the Raptors.

I expect Philadelphia to look like 1 of the best teams in the East by the All-Star break, but they have underperformed up to this point (1-4 ATS). I can’t recommend betting the 76ers as a favorite on the road vs. a Raptors team that is having a better season than them.

Against the spread

PASS.

There is no need to buy the extra 1.5 points on the Raptors. Take the ML or bet the total as Toronto wins its 3rd consecutive game Friday.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 212.5 (-105).

Philadelphia’s defense wasn’t great Wednesday as it allowed the Raptors to score a season-high 119 points. However, the Under is 5-0 dating back to last season in Philadelphia’s last 5 games following a loss in its previous game.

Philadelphia will bounce back defensively after Wednesday’s loss, and the Raptors allow just 105 points per game (4th in NBA). The Under should hit Friday as both teams tighten up defensively.