Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Pick and Preview, October 26 (10/26): NBA

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2022-2023 season stats

Preview

The Toronto Raptors hit the road to play their first game of the season and will visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. These teams met 3 times last season and the Raptors led 2-1.  

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors won their first game of the season against the Cavaliers in a close game as they beat them 108-105 at home. Pascal Siakam had 23 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out, O.G. Anunoby scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter. Gary Trent Jr. scored 19 points, and Scottie Barnes and Fred Van Vleet each had 15 points.

Defensively, the team looked good as they held the Cavs to 49.4% fg and 35.7% from long distance allowing 105 points.

In their last 10 games, the Raptors are 5-5, averaging 113.2 points, 47.1 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.9 points per game.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Sixers were good last season as they ended up with a 51-31 record overall ranking 2nd in the Atlantic Division. Philadelphia went 6-10 in Atlantic Division play and 27-14 on the road last season.

They lost their first game of the season against the Celtics where they scored 117 points. James Harden led the 76ers with 35 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Joel Embiid had 26 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists, while Tyrese Maxey added 21 points.

In their last 10 games the 76ers are 4-6, averaging 115.0 points, 43.6 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.5 points.

The team made some additions in the offseason as they signed P.J. Tucker, Danuel House, De'Anthony Melton, and Trevelin Queen.

BETTING TRENDS

Philadelphia are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Toronto.

Philadelphia are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Toronto.

Philadelphia are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games on the road.

Philadelphia are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against Toronto.

Toronto are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games against Philadelphia.

Toronto are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games at home.

Prediction

The Raptors have been playing great defense and rank #8 in the NBA allowing 108 points per game and have dominated the 76ers at home winnings 15 of the last 20 head to head games there. The Sixers are still trying to find their way on this season and have lost 3 of their first 3 games. I expect the Raptors to take advantage of their defense and will dominate the 76ers. Take the Raptors.

PICK: Raptors ML (-110)

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