NBA: Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers Predictions, Odds for Dec. 22
Raptors vs 76ers Preview
The Raptors (11-16) play the first half of a back-to-back tonight in Philadelphia against the 76ers (19-8), before returning home tomorrow to host the Utah Jazz. The 76ers lead the season series 2-0, after victories in Toronto on Oct. 28 (114-107) and in Philadelphia on Nov. 2 (114-99).
Raptors vs 76ers Details
Date: Dec. 22, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
Location: Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, PA)
How to watch: TV: Sportsnet Ontario; Radio: Sportsnet 590 THE FAN
Toronto Raptors Insights
The Raptors are coming off a 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. That was the last game of a four-game homestand, where the Raptors went 2-2. They shot .521 from the field over the home swing, and .372 from three-point range. Fortunately for the Raptors, on the road against the powerhouse 76ers, they’re healthy, with probable starters listed as F Scottie Barnes, F Pascal Siakam, C Jakob Poeltl, G OG Anunoby, and G Dennis Schroder.
Philadelphia 76ers Insights
The 76ers are in the thick of it in the Eastern Conference, two games back of first place Boston Celtics, and 1.5 games back of second-place Milwaukee Bucks. C Joel Embiid is playing at an MVP level of late: 51 points in their 127-113 win Wednesday over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 40 points in their 108-104 loss to the Chicago Bulls Monday, 42 points in their 135-82 over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.
Player Props
According to BetRivers most wagered-on player props by percentage of total game money is Anunoby Over 12.5 Points (1.73), Embiid to Record a Triple Double (No) (3.8) and Embiid Over 53.5 Pts/Rebs/Asts (1.87). On the ticket side, it’s Embiid Over 31.5 Points (1.35), Anunoby Over 12.5 Points (1.73) and Embiid Over 10.5 Rebounds (1.43).
Caesars Sportsbook says that Anunoby Total Points (O/U 12.5), Embiid Total Points + Assists + Rebounds (O/U 53.5) and Embiid Total Points (O/U 35.5) are their most popular player props.
Raptors vs. 76ers Betting Odds: Our Picks & Predictions
- ⭐ Moneyline 3.81 (Raptors), 1.28 (76ers)
- ⭐ Spread +8.5 1.91 (Raptors), -8.5 1.91 (76ers)
- ⭐ Over/Under 230.5
The Raptors are heavy underdogs, and for good season, going into the 76ers den, a team coached by Nick Nurse, the Raptors’ former head man. Take the 76ers to cover. The Raptors are 3-8 on the road so far this season, and Philly is 11-4 at home.
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