The Toronto Raptors (38-16), 4.5-point underdogs, will be at the Wells Fargo Center to go head-to-head with the Philadelphia 76ers (34-19) in an Atlantic Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 229 points and it will air on TNT at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
The Raptors dismantled the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game, 121-103, easily covering as 9-point favorites. The 76ers, on the other hand, were beaten by the Sacramento Kings, 115-108, and failed to cover as 3-point underdogs. The Toronto game went 1.5 points under the projected point total of 225.5, while the Philadelphia game finished 9.5 points under the projected point total of 232.5.
The Raptors, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1, had a fantastic mark of 35.6 and held the Clippers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.438 (below their season average of 0.525). Philadelphia, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 13.5). Joel Embiid played well for Philadelphia, finishing with 29 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, Toronto rallied around Serge Ibaka, who contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds.
In the season series between these two teams, the Raptors lead two games to one. The two teams combined to score 227 points in their most recent game, which was just over the projected point total of 223.5. Toronto lost 126-101, covering as an 8-point underdog. Getting to the free throw line was one of Philadelphia’s biggest strengths. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Toronto had just 19. Ben Simmons recorded a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds.
Of the Raptors’ 54 games, 30 have gone over the total. Toronto has a phenomenal 38-16 straight up (SU) record, but they are just 24-29-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the 76ers’ 53 games, 28 have finished over the total. Further, Philadelphia owns records of 34-19 SU and 25-28 ATS.
The offensive glass should be a solid edge for Philadelphia in this contest. The 76ers currently rank ninth in offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 percent), while Toronto ranks 22nd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.1 percent).
Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank ninth in second chance points per game (14.0) while the Raptors rank 16th in second chance points allowed per game (13.6).
- Toronto ranks seventh in points off turnovers per game (18.1) while Philadelphia ranks 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.8).
- The 76ers rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (43.2) while the Raptors rank 16th (44.7).
- Philadelphia ranks third in blocks allowed per game (4.2) while Toronto ranks 13th (4.9).
- Toronto ranks fifth in fast break points per game (18.3) while Philadelphia ranks 15th in fast break points allowed per game (13.6).
- The 76ers rank second in assists per game (27.5) while the Raptors rank 16th (24.2).
- The Raptors rank ninth in points in the paint per game (49.9) while the 76ers rank 19th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.7).
- Toronto averages 8.4 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the league. Philadelphia ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- Toronto is 9-1 when they allow below 100 points, while Philadelphia is 9-0.
- The Raptors are 35-12 when they reach 100 points, while the 76ers are 34-15.
- Toronto is 11-15-1 ATS on the road, while Philadelphia is 14-12 ATS at home.
- In 27 road games, the Raptors have 16 overs and 11 unders.
- The 76ers have 15 overs, 10 unders and 1 push in 26 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Toronto and Philadelphia are both 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Raptors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 5.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 114.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 114.0 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
