The Philadelphia 76ers (2-1) will be 1-point underdogs at home in game four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals when they go head-to-head against the Toronto Raptors (1-2). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 214.5 points and it starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
In game three, Embiid led the 76ers to a 116-95 victory. He notched a double-double with 33 points and 10 rebounds. Philadelphia covered as a 1.5-point underdog and the two teams combined for 211 points, which was under the projected point total of 217. The 76ers’ 25.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Raptors, who had a mark of 18.2.
A little over half of the Raptors’ games have finished over the total. Toronto comes into the game with records of 63-27 straight up (SU) and 42-46-2 against the spread (ATS).
It’s tough to find a trend for games featuring the 76ers in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Further, Philadelphia is 57-33 SU and 44-46 ATS.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Philadelphia. Philadelphia ranks 25th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.0 percent), while the pesky defense of Toronto forces the ninth-most turnovers in the league (14.0 percent). Furthermore, the Raptors’ third-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.542) will battle against the 76ers’ fourth-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.509).
Raptors at 76ers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank fourth in blocks allowed per game (4.0) while the Raptors rank sixth (4.5).
- Philadelphia ranks fifth in second chance points per game (14.3) while Toronto ranks 24th (12.2).
- The 76ers rank second in rebounds per game (48.1) while the Raptors rank 17th (44.9).
- Philadelphia ranks second in assists allowed per game (23.0) while Toronto ranks 13th (24.2).
- Toronto averages 48.2 points in the paint per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.7).
- The Raptors rank fourth in fast break points per game (18.1) while the 76ers rank 21st in fast break points allowed per game (14.6).
- The Raptors rank ninth in steals per game (8.2) while the 76ers rank 19th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Toronto ranks ninth in points off turnovers per game (17.4) while Philadelphia ranks 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3).
- Toronto is 19-2 when they allow under 100 points, while Philadelphia is 14-0.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Raptors are 59-19 and the 76ers are 56-25.
- Toronto is 21-22-1 ATS on the road, while Philadelphia is 24-21 ATS at home.
- In 44 road games, the Raptors have 23 overs, 20 unders and 1 push.
- Of the 76ers’ 45 home games, they have 23 overs, 21 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- The 76ers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Raptors are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Philadelphia has 5 unders, while Toronto has 4 unders and 1 over.
- During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 107.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 100.0 points per game (11.9 below their season average).
- The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 6.2 for the season.
