Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/31/2023

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, March 31, 2023

Venue:  Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

Where to Watch:  NBCS-PH

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Raptors +6, 76ers -6; Over/Under:  225 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Raptors +5.5, 76ers -5.5; Over/Under:  225 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Raptors +6, 76ers -6; Over/Under:  225 points

Toronto Raptors:  38-38 (5th place, Atlantic Division)

Philadelphia 76ers:  50-26 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)

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Toronto Raptors:  6-4 last 10

Philadelphia 76ers:  6-4 last 10

The Raptors are coming into this game with a 38-38 record overall and they are 12-24 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Detroit Pistons, the Washington Wizards, and the Miami Heat in their last game. Pascal Siakam led the team in points in that game with 26 while OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes each were next on the team with 22 points. Scottie Barnes led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Jakob Poeltl led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 48.4% from the field, 22.2% from 3-point range, and 88.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.6 PPG against them. The Raptors have an ATS record of 38-36-2 this season and their O/U record is 42-34.

The 76ers are coming into this game with a 50-26 record overall and they are 27-11 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Dallas Mavericks in their last game. Joel Embiid led the team in points in that game with 25 while Tyrese Maxey was next on the team with 22 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 12 while Joel Embiid led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 46.3% from the field, 47.2% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110.5 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 44-31-1 this season and their O/U record is 40-34-2.

The current betting odds have the 76ers listed as a 6 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The 76ers have been having a great season with their 50-26 record overall making them one of the best teams in the East and in the entire NBA this year. They have also been a really good home team with their 27-11 home record and will have some momentum coming into this off a win against the Mavericks in their last game. The 76ers have also been banged up lately missing some key players in their starting lineup but they are both back healthy now and the 76ers will be looking to close the season very hot. The Raptors are still fighting for a playoff spot right now but they are only 38-38 overall this season as they haven't been that great, and they have been terrible in their road games this year with a 12-24 road record. They also have some momentum on their side with 3 wins in a row now but the 76ers have loved beating up on the Raptors lately and they will be looking to hurt any chances the Raptors have of making the playoffs this year. The best way to place a bet here is on the 76ers to cover the spread in this game.

Raptors 76ers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, March 31, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is 76ers 121 Raptors 109.

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Toronto Raptors: 5-14 ATS in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 6-14 ATS after allowing 95 points or less. 34-22 OVER after 5 or more consecutive unders.

Philadelphia 76ers: 23-13 ATS when the total is 220 to 229.5. 24-14 ATS in home games. 27-17 OVER after a game where they covered the spread.

Toronto Raptors:  J. Wieskamp (SG) Ques Fri - Hamstring. G. Trent Jr. (SG) Ques Fri - Elbow. W. Barton (SG) Ques Fri - Ankle. D. Banton (SF) Out indefinitely - Thumb. O. Porter Jr. (SF) out for season - Toe.

Philadelphia 76ers:  None.

“We need every game right now. It’s going to be close but we need every game, and every game is important for us.” - Scottie Barnes after their win against the Heat in their game on Tuesday.

“You’re not (MVP) for just one game, that I know of. It’s for the entire season of work your team’s record and how you perform. He’s been dominant all year. He’s missed other games, should we ... you know, what I’m saying. Will that hurt him? I doubt it but it could. I don’t know what people use as a criteria. It seems like it changes weekly what the real criteria is.” - Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid and the MVP race after his team’s win against the Mavericks in their game on Wednesday.

PG Fred VanVleet

SG O.G. Anunoby

SF Scottie Barnes

PF Pascal Siakam

C Jakob Poeltl

PG James Harden

SG Tyrese Maxey

SF Tobias Harris 

PF P.J. Tucker

C Joel Embiid

PPG: P. Siakam (24.3)

APG: F. VanVleet (7)

Reb/G: J. Poeltl (9.2)

PPG: J. Embiid (33.2)

APG: J. Harden (10.9)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (10.2)

Coaches:

Toronto Raptors: Nick Nurse (5th season)

Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers (3rd season)