76ers vs Raptors

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers on March 31. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

a team with a winning SU record, and 6-1 in the 76ers' last seven games at home. And even though the Raptors' defense has been improved since acquiring [Jakob Poeltl](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/1750/jakob-poeltl), talented big men like Embiid tend to give him trouble. The Under is 8-2 in the Raptors' last 10 games vs. [76ers](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/philadelphia-76ers). And lastly, both of these teams like to play at a slower tempo. [Raptors](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/toronto-raptors) have been on a roll at home lately. So, the question is, can they carry that momentum into their final and most important road trip of the season, starting tonight in Philadelphia? Its aggressive style of defense has resulted in opponents getting too many open looks, and more importantly, the halfcourt offense still struggles, particularly when games tighten up in the fourth quarter. At this point, it has become quite obvious that the Raptors have preferred playing at home this season and that their home cooking has carried them down the stretch. He’s gone Over that number in two of the three games against Philly and five times in his last seven games overall. He’s a little too quick for [Joel Embiid](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/1648/joel-embiid) and a little too big for a guy like [PJ Tucker](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/1770/p.j.-tucker) or [Tobias Harris](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/2016/tobias-harris) (questionable to play with an illness.) But Toronto’s schedule down the stretch is daunting, starting with this matchup against the 76ers.

On Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Toronto Raptors, looking to build on their win earlier in the week.

The 76ers welcome the Toronto Raptors on Friday night March 31, 2023. The sixers are coming off a 116-108 win over Dallas. Watch the 76ers tip off ...

[Tyrese Maxey](https://www.nba.com/sixers/76ers-players/tyrese-maxey). Two-way contract player [Mac McClung](https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/mac-mcclung-wins-2023-dunk-contest) scored 20 points alongside Springer in the backcourt. [116-108 home win over Dallas](https://www.nba.com/sixers/videos/philadelphia-76ers-vs-dallas-mavericks-highlights-mar-29-2023) on Wednesday. James [ [Harden](https://www.nba.com/sixers/76ers-players/james-harden)] has been out for four games. For their next outing, this Friday night at home, the Sixers welcome the [Toronto Raptors](https://www.nba.com/sixers/76ers-matchups/toronto-raptors) (38-38). “Unfortunately, he is one of the best players in the world. [G League](https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/g-league-impact-on-76ers-and-others) affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a 104-99 win over the Capital City Go-Go (Washington Wizards) on Thursday night. I told him before the game, he was kind of down from the last game. The season series between the Sixers and Raptors favors Philadelphia, two games to one. The injury report as of Thursday evening included the following players (all Raptors): Otto Porter Jr. (questionable - right elbow stiffness), Will Barton (questionable - left ankle sprain), Dalano Banton (questionable - left thumb sprain), Joe Wieskamp (questionable - right hamstring strain). Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes notched a double-double against the Heat with 22 points and a career-high 12 assists without committing a turnover.

Analyzing Friday's Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Friday's NBA slate will be a wild one as we continue our NBA odds series with a prediction for this Eastern Conference matchup between two hot teams.

However, the last meet in Philly was decided by just 3 points – let’s take the Raptors to cover the spread and keep this one close as they continue their streaking play. If him and Embiid can provide a one-two scoring punch, it’ll be tough for the Raptors to keep up against Philly’s defense. If the Raptors’ shooters get hot, look for Toronto to sink a ton of threes early and threaten this 76ers team. will remain ‘questionable’ for this game moving forward, so look for the Raptors’ guards to pick up the ball movement in their play. The Philadelphia 76ers are third in the Eastern Conference standings and firmly hold their spot as they challenge the Celtics for second place. They beat the 76ers once early in the season, so look for them to add another to make it four straight wins.

The Sixers also honored Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, who was fatally shot on the 1700 block of West Montgomery Avenue on Feb. 18.

Joel Fitzgerald, chief of the Denver RTD Transit Police Department and a former Philadelphia police lieutenant, a signed jersey in honor of his son, Christopher Fitzgerald, who was fatally shot on the 1700 block of West Montgomery Avenue on Feb. My wife, his mother, and we’re just thankful for what the city of Philadelphia has done and the outpouring of support they’ve given each and every one of us. [David] Blitzer, and the entire Sixers organization have given our family,” said Fitzgerald, who accepted the jersey on behalf of his family. The block has since been renamed after Fitzgerald, and he was was posthumously promoted from officer to sergeant. “I don’t know how sometimes he gets a hand on some of these [offensive] rebounds,” Melton said. Best performance: This goes to Scottie Barnes in a losing effort. Christopher Fitzgerald, who was fatally shot on the 1700 block of West Montgomery Avenue on Feb. We all know where we need to be on the court. So it’s like the spacing on the court. Reed is right about the Sixers benefitting from Harden’s presence. However, the backup center had been a beast before Harden returned Wednesday after missing four games with a left Achilles injury. The Sixers also honored Temple University Police Sgt.