Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers 12/22/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers
NBA: 7:00 PM EST
Dec. 22, 2023
TV: n/a
The Toronto Raptors return to the road Friday night with the game in Philadelphia against the Philadelphia 76ers. Toronto comes into Friday five games below .500 on the year following a nine point loss against the Denver Nuggets in their last outing. Offensively Toronto did shoot the ball well against Denver scoring 104 points including sixty in the second-half of 47.8% shooting and knocked down nine long balls. Defensively is where Toronto had the issues giving up 113 points as Denver shot 50% from beyond the arc.
Scottie Barnes led the way for the Toronto offense with 30 points and 10 rebounds on 22 shots and 33 minutes. Pascal Siakam chipped in 18 points as the only other starter in double figures. Precious Achiuwa chipped in 13 points and Gary Trent Jr added twelve points as each player came off the bench.
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The Philadelphia 76ers stay at home Friday night running hot 11 games above .500 having won four the last five. The Sixers extended their streak in their last outing the 14 point win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Defensively Philadelphia had issues as Minnesota shot 51% from the floor to score 113 points but the 76ers 1419 turnovers to secure the win. Offensively Philadelphia rolled pouring in 127 points after a 63 point second half on 53.6% shooting from the floor.
Joel Embiid is the offensive leader for Philadelphia this season averaging 35.1 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Tobias Harris is averaging 16 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. has chipped in 13.3 points per game. Tyrese Maxey is second on the team averaging 26.1 points and a team high 6.7 assists per game.
Recent Betting Trends:
The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 55 of their last 79 games
The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 67 games
The Toronto Raptors have hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 56 games
The Toronto Raptors have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games
The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 69 games
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers are rolling coming into Friday and will continue that trend on their own home floor. Look for Philadelphia to control this game on both sides of the floor leading to another easy win. Take the Sixers Friday night to do the work and get the home win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win and cover 118-103.