Admittedly Toronto was much more of an NBA betting online favorite to win the Atlantic Division over Philadelphia. However, the 76ers are rapidly closing in on the Raptors in the divisional race. Owing to emerging superstar center Joel Embiid Philadelphia is an emerging NBA power. Toronto went through quite the offseason makeover with a new coach and marquee star. Head coach Nick Nurse has proven fully capable in maintaining the Raptors level of excellence from last year. Meanwhile Kawhi Leonard has quickly eased the pain of TO trading DeMar DeRozan last summer. Leonard is lighting it up like few others.
Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 8 p.m. ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NBA Betting Online Odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | +2½ (-110) | 229½ (-110) |  |
| 76ers | -2½ (-110) | 229½ (-110) | |
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Raptors vs. 76ers TV Coverage: TNT
Toronto Raptors
Late NBA betting online results have not been good for Toronto. The Raptors have covered just three of their last nine games with five of their last seven going under the total. TO leads the Atlantic Division with a record of 37-16 straight up, 23-30 vs. the odds, and 30-23 over the total. Nick Nurse’s team ranks seventh in the NBA for scoring offense and 10th for points allowed.
Philadelphia 76ers
By contrast the 76ers have been in the black with five payouts in their last nine games. Philadelphia has gone over the total in just three of their last 10 matchups. Most important of all the Sixers are closing in on the Raptors in the Atlantic Division race. Philly is 34-19 straight up, 25-28 against the spread, with 29-24 over the total. Head coach Brett Brown’s team ranks fourth in the NBA for scoring offense and 21st for points allowed.
Important Names on Court
Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia with 27.2 points and 13.5 rebounds per game. Further help comes from guards Jimmy Butler and JJ Redick at 18 points per outing each. Along the same lines Kawhi Leonard averages 27.6 points per tilt for Toronto.
Stats to Consider
Philadelphia has been in the black in recent sportsbook home games. As an example, they have paid in three of their last five games at Wells Fargo Center. Four of their last six home court tilts went over the total. Counter to that is the alarming drop off in value by Toronto in away games. Just two payouts in the Raptors last 12 away games have drowned gamblers in red ink. Eight of Toronto’s last ten away games have gone over the total.
Team vs. Team
Head to head Toronto has had the advantage against Philadelphia. To show the Raptors have covered five of their last seven games with the 76ers. Six of their last eight matchups have gone over the total. Balanced against that is the recent drop in betting value by Toronto at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers have paid in three of their last four home games with the Raptors. Seven of the last eight in this series have gone over the total.
Matchup to Watch
As was previously noted Philadelphia is in the better recent form. And the 76ers have the NBA betting online matchup edge with home court. Brett Brown has more weapons at his disposal in this one.
NBA Betting Online Picks
In this situation Philadelphia is the better pick.
NBA Betting Online Pick: Philadelphia 76ers
NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: 76ers 110, Raptors 100