Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the Toronto Raptors when they hit take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday in pro NBA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Toronto Raptors betting line opened this morning as -1.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 214.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 115-104 result in favor of the Raptors. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Philadelphia battles the Toronto Raptors, currently with a 21-8 mark (17-12 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 16-14 for the Philadelphia 76ers and 14-15 for the Toronto Raptors. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Toronto injuries news.
The Philadelphia 76ers sit at No. 14 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Toronto Raptors are at No. 3 on that betting chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Philadelphia's No. 6-ranked offense averaging 108.63 PPG, against a Toronto Raptors defense that ranks No. 10 at 102.79 PPG. The Philadelphia 76ers field goal percentage has averaged 45.71% so far, less than the Toronto Raptors shooters have achieved on the year, 48.31% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Raptors grabbed a 129-111 win over the Hornets on Wednesday, behind a 28-point effort from DeMar DeRozan at Spectrum Center.
Philadelphia suffered a 101-95 loss against Sacramento on Tuesday, getting 17 points from Robert Covington in a losing effort at Wells Fargo Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to Philadelphia, Saturday, December 23rd