Raptors at 76ers 5/5/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers
NBA: 3:30 PM EST
May. 05, 2019
TV: abc
Latest Odds : PHI -2 Total 214.5
On Sunday, the Toronto Raptors play Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals best of seven series on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers. Toronto lost its second straight to Philly and trails in the series 2-1. The Raptors were beaten 116-95 in Game 3 on the road against the 76ers in a game in which Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points to lead Toronto, but received little help from his teammates.
Philadelphia easily won Game 3 behind the 33 points and 10 rebounds by center Joel Embiid and 22 points from guard Jimmy Butler, who was instrumental in Philly’s win on the road in Toronto in Game 2. Ben Simmons was hit with a $20,000 fine by the NBA for a flagrant foul against Kyle Lowry.
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Kawhi Leonard leads Toronto in scoring with an average of 31.5 points per game. The second leading scorer and leading rebounder is Pascal Siakam with averages of 22.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Kyle Lowry leads the Raptors in assists with an average of 7.6 per game and is the only other Toronto player averaging double figures in scoring at 11.6 points per game.
Joel Embiid leads the 76ers in scoring and rebounding with averages of 22.9 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Ben Simmons is fourth in scoring and leads in assists with averages of 14.5 points and 6.6 assists per game. James Butler is the 76ers second leading scorer with an average of 17.6 points per game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 following a loss ATS
The UNDER has cashed in each of the Raptors last 5 versus Atlantic Division opponents
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in each of the 76ers last 5 versus Eastern Conference opponents
Free Betting Pick: Toronto Raptors +2
The playoffs are often characterized by stronger defense and physical play and this series is no exception. Both teams have been physical in the first four games resulting in flagrant fouls called on both sides. Look for more of the same in Game 4. The Raptors will bounce back with solid defense in the paint from Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka and Pascal Siakam and will even the series at 2-all. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Raptors win and cover ATS 106-102