The Toronto Raptors (6-1) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (4-3) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against stifling defense. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, and will air on NBATV.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors Free Prediction
The last time the 76ers played, they comfortably covered the 7.5-point spread against the Atlanta Hawks, 113-92. The total points for the game (205) were well under the projected point total of 231. The 76ers had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 30.2 (above their season average of 20.9) and held the Hawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.517). With 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Ben Simmons was the game’s leading scorer.
The Raptors lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in their last contest, 124-109. They were not able to cover as 11-point underdogs. The game’s total points (233) finished over the projected point total of 221.5. Milwaukee made 19 of their 45 three pointers (42.2 percent). Toronto, on the other hand, was just 9-45 (20.0 percent). Serge Ibaka put together a solid game for Toronto, leading both teams in scoring with 30 points on 12-for-21 shooting.
This battle pits one of the league’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Toronto ranks third in offensive efficiency and Philadelphia is third in defensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.
Philadelphia heads into the game with records of 4-3 straight up (SU) and 1-5 against the spread (ATS). Of the 76ers’ 6 games that accepted bets, four have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Toronto is 6-1 SU and 3-3 ATS. Raptors games also have a tendency to go over the total (83.3 percent).
The Raptors won three out of four games against the 76ers last season. In the last contest, Philadelphia won 117-111. Philadelphia made good use of their 38 trips to the free throw line, converting on 31 of them (81.6 percent). Toronto, on the other hand, was 26-30 (86.7 percent).
Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
In games where they allow below 100 points, Philadelphia is 25-0 and Toronto is 30-5.
In games where they score above 100 points, the 76ers are 58-24 and the Raptors are 63-20.
Toronto averages 6.1 blocks per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Philadelphia ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
The Raptors rank ninth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.2) while the 76ers rank 26th (17.8).
Philadelphia ranks first in rebounds per game (48.0) while Toronto ranks 18th (43.9).
The 76ers rank first in points allowed in the paint per game (41.6) while the Raptors rank 17th (45.3).
Philadelphia ranks fourth in second chance points per game (13.9) while Toronto ranks 20th in second chance points allowed per game (13.0).
The Raptors rank second in three pointers allowed per game (25.4) while the 76ers rank 16th (30.0).
Philadelphia ranks fifth in fast break points allowed per game (10.6) while Toronto ranks 17th (12.3).
The 76ers average 27.0 assists per game, which ranks second in the league. The Raptors rank seventh in assists allowed per game (22.1).
Toronto ranks 22nd in steals per game (7.4) while Philadelphia ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
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