The Raptors probably can’t wait for March to end as it has been one of the worst months in franchise history and they close it Sunday against visiting Philadelphia.
The Sixers opened as an 11-point favourite on the NBA odds.
76ers vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds
Toronto has just one victory in March: 111-106 over Charlotte on March 3. I’m not sure I see another realistic win for the Dinos until April 7 at home vs. Washington.
Philadelphia currently sits eighth in the Eastern Conference, which would mean the play-in tournament. The Sixers would not be anywhere close to that low in the East if not for reigning league MVP Joel Embiid having been out since Jan. 30 with a knee injury that required surgery. Still not clear if he will be back by the end of the regular season, although Coach Nick Nurse said this week he thought it would happen. Embiid is on the road trip. Philly perhaps could get as far as the East Finals depending on the bracket if Embiid is healthy but isn’t winning a round if he’s not (if it even advances past the play-in). Philadelphia is 26-8 this season when Embiid plays and 13-27 when he doesn’t.
The Sixers look for the four-game season sweep and have won six straight in the series. The teams haven’t played since late December so Embiid saw action in all three, averaging 31.0 points, 10.7 rebounds and 8.0 assists. Tyrese Maxey also played in all three and averaged 28.3 points and 7.0 assists. Maxey was an All-Star this season and is the heavy favourite for NBA Most Improved Player.
Toronto still leads all-time 62-48 and 34-20 as the home team.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers lost their third game in a row Friday, 117-114 in Cleveland despite one of the best games of the season from point guard and former Raptor Kyle Lowry, who had 23 points and six assists. Lowry is a Philly native (starred at Villanova) who had been traded from Miami to Charlotte and then bought out by the Hornets, and he signed with his hometown club. The 23 points were by far his most since joining Philadelphia. Lowry now has 235 career games with at least 20 points and five assists, which ranks 17th among active NBA guys. Tyrese Maxey had 16 points and a career-high-tying 11 assists. He has seven games this season with at least 15 points and 10 helpers. In addition to Joel Embiid remaining out injured, the Sixers are without Robert Covington and De’Anthony Melton. Philly is 1-6 in its past seven away.
Toronto Raptors
At this point with so many guys out injured or for other reasons (Jontay Porter), it might be easier to tell you who might play today for Toronto, which has lost 12 in a row after an embarrassing 145-101 home defeat to the Knicks on Wednesday – at least the Dinos are well-rested. RJ Barrett is questionable, which is an upgrade. He has missed eight in a row for personal reasons and likely would be on a minutes limit if he does play. Rookie Gradey Dick was a bright spot against New York with a career-high 23 points, although the Raptors were outscored by 26 points with him on the court. Gary Trent Jr. had 18 points, his 10th straight game scoring at least 15. Trent is averaging 21.7 points per game in that span. Toronto is 0-9 ATS in its past nine at home.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 31 Mar 8:09pm | TOR | -9.5 -110 | O +216.5 -105 |
| Closing 1 Apr 12:25am | TOR | -12.5 -110 | O +240.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
| Points |
34.69 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
11.03 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.58 |
| Blocks |
1.69 |
| Points |
21.75 |
| Assists |
6.76 |
| Rebounds |
8.58 |
| FG% |
65.6 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
33 |
| Assists |
6.83 |
| Rebounds |
10.83 |
| FG% |
48.4 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
| Points |
34.69 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
11.03 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.58 |
| Blocks |
1.69 |
| Points |
21.75 |
| Assists |
6.76 |
| Rebounds |
8.58 |
| FG% |
65.6 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points |
33 |
| Assists |
6.83 |
| Rebounds |
10.83 |
| FG% |
48.4 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)
De'Anthony Melton (PG)
KJ Martin (PF)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
Nicolas Batum (SG)
Tobias Harris (SF)
Mo Bamba (C)
Buddy Hield (SG)
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)
RJ Barrett (SF)
Mouhamadou Gueye (PF)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
RJ Barrett (SF)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Jordan Nwora (PF)
Kelly Olynyk (PF)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Gradey Dick (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) | Prob Tues | Illness - 30 / 04 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Oubre Jr. is battling an illness, but it is likely that he will face the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| De'Anthony Melton (PG) | Prob Thurs | Back - 13 / 04 / 24 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Melton has been out of the lineup with a back injury, and he is projected to return against the Knicks for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| KJ Martin (PF) | Prob Wed | Toe - 09 / 04 / 24 | 7-2 | 6-3 | + - |
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Martin is nursing a left big toe contusion, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Ques Fri | Knee - 08 / 04 / 24 | 7-2 | 6-3 | + - |
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Lowry sat out the last game with a left knee effusion, and it is unclear if he will be in Friday's lineup versus the Magic. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 24 | 8-2 | 6-4 | + - |
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Lowry will not be active for Sunday's game versus the Spurs as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Nicolas Batum (SG) | Prob Sat | Foot - 06 / 04 / 24 | 9-2 | 7-4 | + - |
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Batum is managing left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will partake in Saturday's showdown with the Grizzlies. |
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| Tobias Harris (SF) | Prob Tues | Knee - 03 / 04 / 24 | 10-2 | 7-5 | + - |
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Harris has been absent the previous three games with a hyperextended left knee, but it is expected that he will take the court Tuesday against the Pistons. |
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| Mo Bamba (C) | Prob Sun | Illness - 02 / 04 / 24 | 11-2 | 8-5 | + - |
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Bamba has been held out of the last three contests due to illness, but it is projected that he will face the Spurs on Sunday. |
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| Buddy Hield (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 26 / 03 / 24 | 14-3 | 11-6 | + - |
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Hield exited the previous contest with an ankle injury, but it is forecasted that he will face the Clippers on Wednesday. |
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| Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) | Ques Wed | Shoulder - 25 / 03 / 24 | 14-3 | 11-6 | + - |
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Oubre was held from the last match dealing with left shoulder soreness, and it is uncertain if he will take on the Clippers in Wednesday's battle. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| RJ Barrett (SF) | Out Sun | Knee - 14 / 04 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Barrett is bothered by knee soreness, and he will not battle the Heat on Sunday. |
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| Mouhamadou Gueye (PF) | Out Sun | Thumb - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Gueye is hampered by a right thumb sprain, and he will not take on the Heat in Sunday's showdown. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Out Sun | Hip - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Quickley is laid up with a left adductor strain, and he will not participate in Sunday's tilt against the Heat. |
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| Gary Trent Jr. (SG) | Ques Fri | Back - 10 / 04 / 24 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Trent Jr. was held out of the last contest due to back spasms, and it is undetermined if he will take on the Heat on Friday. |
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| RJ Barrett (SF) | Out Wed | Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Barrett will not partake in Wednesday's showdown versus the Nets as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Ques Fri | Knee - 10 / 04 / 24 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Brown sat out the previous game with right knee inflammation, and it is unknown if he will face the Heat on Friday. |
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| Jordan Nwora (PF) | Prob Wed | Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 24 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Nwora exited the previous game with an undefined issue, but it is projected that he will dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Nets. |
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| Kelly Olynyk (PF) | Out Wed | Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Olynyk will not be available for Wednesday's clash with the Nets as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Out Tues | Rest - 08 / 04 / 24 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
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Quickley will not be active for Tuesday's clash with the Pacers as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Gradey Dick (SG) | Prob Wed | Groin - 07 / 04 / 24 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Dick missed the last game with a right groin contusion, but it is projected that he will line up against the Nets on Wednesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 31 Mar 8:09pm TOR -9.5 -110 O +216.5 -105 Closing 1 Apr 12:25am TOR -12.5 -110 O +240.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
Points 34.69
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 11.03
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.58
Blocks 1.69
Points 21.75
Assists 6.76
Rebounds 8.58
FG% 65.6
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.64
Points 33
Assists 6.83
Rebounds 10.83
FG% 48.4
Steals 1.83
Blocks 1.5
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raptors Team Leaders
Points 34.69
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 11.03
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.58
Blocks 1.69
Points 21.75
Assists 6.76
Rebounds 8.58
FG% 65.6
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.64
Points 33
Assists 6.83
Rebounds 10.83
FG% 48.4
Steals 1.83
Blocks 1.5
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)
Prob Tues Illness - 30 / 04 / 24De'Anthony Melton (PG)
Prob Thurs Back - 13 / 04 / 24KJ Martin (PF)
Prob Wed Toe - 09 / 04 / 24Kyle Lowry (PG)
Ques Fri Knee - 08 / 04 / 24Kyle Lowry (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 24Nicolas Batum (SG)
Prob Sat Foot - 06 / 04 / 24Tobias Harris (SF)
Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 24Mo Bamba (C)
Prob Sun Illness - 02 / 04 / 24Buddy Hield (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 26 / 03 / 24Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)
Ques Wed Shoulder - 25 / 03 / 24RJ Barrett (SF)
Out Sun Knee - 14 / 04 / 24Mouhamadou Gueye (PF)
Out Sun Thumb - 13 / 04 / 24Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Out Sun Hip - 13 / 04 / 24Gary Trent Jr. (SG)
Ques Fri Back - 10 / 04 / 24RJ Barrett (SF)
Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24Bruce Brown (PG)
Ques Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24Jordan Nwora (PF)
Prob Wed Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 24Kelly Olynyk (PF)
Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Out Tues Rest - 08 / 04 / 24Gradey Dick (SG)
Prob Wed Groin - 07 / 04 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) Prob Tues Illness - 30 / 04 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Oubre Jr. is battling an illness, but it is likely that he will face the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
De'Anthony Melton (PG) Prob Thurs Back - 13 / 04 / 24 5-2 4-3 + - Melton has been out of the lineup with a back injury, and he is projected to return against the Knicks for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
KJ Martin (PF) Prob Wed Toe - 09 / 04 / 24 7-2 6-3 + - Martin is nursing a left big toe contusion, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Ques Fri Knee - 08 / 04 / 24 7-2 6-3 + - Lowry sat out the last game with a left knee effusion, and it is unclear if he will be in Friday's lineup versus the Magic.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Out Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 24 8-2 6-4 + - Lowry will not be active for Sunday's game versus the Spurs as he will receive a day of rest.
Nicolas Batum (SG) Prob Sat Foot - 06 / 04 / 24 9-2 7-4 + - Batum is managing left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will partake in Saturday's showdown with the Grizzlies.
Tobias Harris (SF) Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 24 10-2 7-5 + - Harris has been absent the previous three games with a hyperextended left knee, but it is expected that he will take the court Tuesday against the Pistons.
Mo Bamba (C) Prob Sun Illness - 02 / 04 / 24 11-2 8-5 + - Bamba has been held out of the last three contests due to illness, but it is projected that he will face the Spurs on Sunday.
Buddy Hield (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 26 / 03 / 24 14-3 11-6 + - Hield exited the previous contest with an ankle injury, but it is forecasted that he will face the Clippers on Wednesday.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) Ques Wed Shoulder - 25 / 03 / 24 14-3 11-6 + - Oubre was held from the last match dealing with left shoulder soreness, and it is uncertain if he will take on the Clippers in Wednesday's battle.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes RJ Barrett (SF) Out Sun Knee - 14 / 04 / 24 0-1 1-0 + - Barrett is bothered by knee soreness, and he will not battle the Heat on Sunday.
Mouhamadou Gueye (PF) Out Sun Thumb - 13 / 04 / 24 0-1 1-0 + - Gueye is hampered by a right thumb sprain, and he will not take on the Heat in Sunday's showdown.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Out Sun Hip - 13 / 04 / 24 0-1 1-0 + - Quickley is laid up with a left adductor strain, and he will not participate in Sunday's tilt against the Heat.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG) Ques Fri Back - 10 / 04 / 24 1-2 2-1 + - Trent Jr. was held out of the last contest due to back spasms, and it is undetermined if he will take on the Heat on Friday.
RJ Barrett (SF) Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 1-2 2-1 + - Barrett will not partake in Wednesday's showdown versus the Nets as he will be given a day of rest.
Bruce Brown (PG) Ques Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24 1-2 2-1 + - Brown sat out the previous game with right knee inflammation, and it is unknown if he will face the Heat on Friday.
Jordan Nwora (PF) Prob Wed Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 24 1-2 2-1 + - Nwora exited the previous game with an undefined issue, but it is projected that he will dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Nets.
Kelly Olynyk (PF) Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 1-2 2-1 + - Olynyk will not be available for Wednesday's clash with the Nets as he will receive a day of rest.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Out Tues Rest - 08 / 04 / 24 2-2 3-1 + - Quickley will not be active for Tuesday's clash with the Pacers as he will be given a day of rest.
Gradey Dick (SG) Prob Wed Groin - 07 / 04 / 24 3-2 3-2 + - Dick missed the last game with a right groin contusion, but it is projected that he will line up against the Nets on Wednesday.