76ers vs Raptors

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers on December 19. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

The 76ers are on an 11-game ATS hot streak at Wells Fargo Center. Though this Philadelphia offense looks to be in a great rhythm, keep in mind that these teams know each other well from their playoff series. The Raptors are on an ugly run — and that extends to their attempts at covering spreads. That doesn’t bode well for the visitors on the second night of a back-to-back set here without O.G. For a Raptors team short on confidence, the 6.5-point line is a big ask if you’re laying the points. Joel Embiid and the 76ers are heading in the opposite direction after extending their winning run to four by beating those same Warriors on Friday night. With Embiid rolling, he’s either getting point-blank looks at the rim or finding open teammates as defenses collapse around him. They’ve covered the spread in each of those games, riding Embiid’s offensive fireworks and flashes of vintage Harden. Toronto was carved up defensively by Jordan Poole last night and trailed by 15+ points for most of the night. But we’ve seen that movie before in the 2022 playoffs — Embiid is just too big and too skilled at this point in his career. Even during this alarming slide, Toronto has put up points. Make no mistake, the pressure is mounting in Toronto.

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- OUT On Monday, Philadelphia will look to use their home-court advantage and snag a fifth-straight win over their division rival. When the Sixers and the Raptors met in Toronto twice in late October, both teams split the regular season series. Once the second half rolled around, Philadelphia turned their play up a notch, gained a lead, and put the shorthanded Warriors away while collecting their fourth-straight win. Last Tuesday, the Sixers continued their seven-game homestand with a matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Coming off a successful week, the Sixers will look to build on their biggest win streak of the season.

Joel Embiid had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Tobias Harris added 21 points and the host Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 104-101 in overtime on ...

Anunoby returned from a four-game absence to score 13 points and reserve Chris Boucher had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Raptors, who lost for the sixth straight game. Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with a season-high 38 points to go along with 15 rebounds and six assists. After Toronto cut the deficit to 62-56, the Sixers proceeded to go on a 7-0 run for a 13-point advantage with 7:20 remaining in the third. After the Sixers built a 14-point lead, the Raptors quickly closed within nine on a basket in the lane by Young and a 3-pointer by Anunoby with 5:37 left in the second quarter. De’Anthony Melton hit a trey from the corner, Embiid knocked down a pair of free throws and Harden made a layup to cap a 10-0 run, and the Sixers led 99-96 with 1:32 left. Siakam hit 1 of 2 free throws and then tied the game at 99 on a difficult bank shot with 5.1 seconds to go.

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He’s also a monster on the glass (9.9 RPG) and is quietly a skilled passer (4.7 APG). The Raptors rank 19th in scoring and 13th in offensive rating. While Embiid will surely be the focal point yet again tonight, the play of James Harden will have a major impact on whether or not Philly covers as strong home favorites. Toronto has been horrendous lately and they now have to face a red-hot Joel Embiid. He’s been especially dangerous over the last two weeks, as he’s averaging 38.3 PPG and 10.3 RPG over his last six games. They’re strong defensively, ranking third in points allowed and fourth in defensive rating. The 76ers are 16-11-1 against the spread while 54% of their games have gone over. questionable, second-year wing Scottie Barnes will need to play a major role tonight if the Raptors want to cover as sizable road underdogs. He is the type of player who can single-handily swing a spread. The Raptors are 14-16 against the spread while 53 percent of their games have gone over. The Raptors have played poorly as of late but that is no fault of star Pascal Siakam. [Toronto Raptors](https://clutchpoints.com/raptors-early-predictions-2023-nba-trade-deadline) (13-17) visit the [Philadelphia 76ers](https://clutchpoints.com/sixers-news-joel-embiid-reveals-why-james-harden-is-the-biggest-x-factor-for-philly-offense) (16-12) on Monday night.