The 2022 NBA Playoffs are just around the corner, and the battle for the top seeds in the Eastern Conference is heating up. With just three games to go, three teams are tied for the No. 2 seed, including the Philadelphia 76ers, who visit the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night. As the Raptors are fighting for the No. 5 seed in the East, we’re expecting a dramatic clash, so let’s see what’s the best 76ers vs Raptors betting pick.
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76ers vs Raptors Betting Pick
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, April 7, 2022.
Why Bet The 76ers:
✅ The Raptors have won two of their first three encounters with the 76ers in 2021-22, and all three contests have been decided by six or fewer points. Hereof, I’m expecting to see another tight battle. Frankly, it could easily go either way, so taking the underdogs to cover makes sense. Philadelphia opened as a 3-point out-of-towner, and the Sixers have gone 12-5 ATS in their last 17 showings as underdogs.
✅ Joel Embiid is still hoping he’ll get the MVP Award. JoJo needs to stay on the right track, and torturing the Raptors’ solid defense away from home will certainly help his case. Embiid has averaged 33.2 points and 13.4 rebounds a night over his last nine outings. Last time out, he’s dropped 45 points on the hapless Indiana Pacers. However, in his previous duel with the Raptors, Embiid went only 6-for-20 from the field and finished with 21 points. He desperately needs a bounce-back performance in this one.
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✅ Last night, the Raptors head coach Nick Nurse stated that he’ll find opportunities to rest his banged-up players down the stretch. OG Anunoby (thigh) is doubtful to play Thursday, while Fred VanVleet (knee) desperately needs a few days off. On the other side, the 76ers are coming to Canada in full strength.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers are riding a three-game winning streak following a 131-122 victory at the Indiana Pacers last Tuesday. While Joel Embiid led the way with 45 points and 13 rebounds, James Harden accounted for 11 points and 14 assists. Tyrese Maxey finished with 30 points and seven assists, and the 6-foot-2 sophomore guard has averaged 17.7 points and 4.1 dimes over his last ten appearances.
The 76ers failed to cover a huge 11-point spread in Indianapolis. They’ve gone only 1-5 ATS in the last six games overall, while the total has gone over in six of the Sixers’ last nine showings.
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors have been terrific as of late. They’ve gone 12-3 straight up and 11-4 ATS in their previous 15 outings at any location. Now, the Raptors are sitting at the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference, one game ahead of the No. 6 Chicago Bulls. Both Toronto and Chicago have managed to avoid the play-in tournament.
Toronto is coming off a 118-108 victory to the Atlanta Hawks last Tuesday. Pascal Siakam had 31 points, 13 boards, and six assists, while Scottie Burnes posted a 19-point, 14-rebound double-double.