The Philadelphia 76ers aim to keep a winning streak alive on Monday. The 76ers have won four straight games, improving to 16-12 overall and 11-5 at home this season. Philadelphia hosts the struggling Toronto Raptors, with the Raptors losing a fifth straight game on Sunday. Precious Achiuwa (ankle) is out for Toronto, with Gary Trent Jr. (quad) and OG Anunoby (hip) listed as questionable. Tyrese Maxey (foot) is out for the 76ers, with Furkan Korkmaz (illness) listed as questionable.
Caesars Sportsbook lists Philadelphia as a 6.5-point favorite at home, and tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 220 in the latest Raptors vs. 76ers odds. Before you make any NBA predictions with the 76ers vs. Raptors match-up, check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Sixers vs. Raptors and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Raptors vs. Sixers:
- 76ers vs. Raptors spread: 76ers -6.5
- 76ers vs. Raptors over/under: 220 points
- 76ers vs. Raptors money line: 76ers -278, Raptors +222
- TOR: The Raptors are 5-9 against the spread on the road
- PHI: The 76ers are 11-4-1 against the spread at home
- 76ers vs. Raptors picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Raptors can cover
Toronto has elite traits on both ends of the floor. The Raptors have the best offensive turnover rate (12.6%) in the NBA this season, and Toronto is in the top five in offensive rebound rate (31.7%) and second-chance points (17.3 per game). The Raptors take full advantage of the free throw line, averaging more than 25 attempts per game, and Toronto is also No. 2 in the league with 17.9 fast break points per contest.
Toronto is averaging 52.1 points in the paint per game, and the Raptors create consistent havoc on defense. The Raptors create 17.0 turnovers per game, No. 1 in the NBA, and Toronto is also atop the league with 9.6 steals per contest. Toronto is in the top 10 of the NBA in defensive rebound rate and points allowed in the paint, with Philadelphia ranking in the bottom five in offensive rebound rate.
Why the 76ers can cover
Philadelphia has the superior defense between the two teams this season, and the 76ers rank in the top five of the NBA in allowing fewer than 1.09 points per possession. The 76ers have the best 3-point defense (32.9%) this season, and Philadelphia is in the top five in turnovers created (16.0 per game) and steals (8.7 per game). Opponents are shooting only 46.4% from the field against the 76ers, and Philadelphia is allowing only 24.1 assists per game.
On the offensive end, the 76ers rank in the top eight in NBA in field goal percentage, 3-point percentage, and free throw percentage. Philadelphia has an intriguing balance, but the 76ers are also led by a pair of stars. Joel Embiid is leading the NBA with 33.3 points per game, and he is averaging 37.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.8 steals in the last 12 contests. James Harden is averaging 23.2 points and 11.8 assists per game in December, and the Raptors rank near the bottom of the league in half-court offensive efficiency.
How to make Raptors vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 222 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins 76ers vs. Raptors? And which side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
