The Toronto Raptors look to avoid a sweep in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Saturday, but the visiting Philadelphia 76ers are 3-point favourites to win on the NBA odds in Game 4.

76ers vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds

History says Toronto’s season is going to end in this round because no team in NBA history has rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win a series. A few have managed to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0 but none won it. About the only chance Toronto has if Sixers superstar Joel Embiid suffers an injury in Game 4.

With the Sixers up 3-0, they are -10000 on the series line (were -1667 entering Game 3) with the Raptors +2131 (were +842). The favoured exact series result is a sweep at -139, followed by Sixers in five at +166. That the Raptors somehow win in seven is +2217.

If Toronto does lose on Saturday, let the speculation of Coach Nick Nurse leaving for the Los Angeles Lakers truly begin.

Philadelphia 76ers

The NBA MVP is a regular-season award … if it included the playoffs, Embiid probably would have won it (he will likely finish second to Denver’s Nikola Jokic) Wednesday with his ridiculous turnaround fadeaway three-pointer with 0.8 seconds left for a 104-101 overtime victory. The Raptors will let Embiid have that shot 100 times out of 100.

“I’m coming for the sweep, too,” Embiid told Dinos super-fan Drake as he passed him on his way off the floor. Embiid had missed a shot from nearly the same location at the end of regulation to win. He finished with 33 points and 13 rebounds and was seen wearing a soft cast on his right wrist, but he’ll be out there Saturday. No other Sixers player had more than 19 points – James Harden fouled out late in regulation — and they got very little from the bench with guard Matisse Thybulle still in the USA because he’s not vaccinated from COVID. It’s the second straight first round that Philly has had a 3-0 series lead. It lost Game 4 in Washington in 2021 but then finished things off in Game 5. The Sixers are 1-4 ATS in their past five road games.

Toronto Raptors

Toronto was once again without stellar rookie Scottie Barnes on Wednesday but there are two days between Game 3 and 4, which means there’s a better chance he can return for likely the home finale. Most playoff games aren’t close and free throws are vital. Toronto was 12-for-18 from the charity stripe in Game 2 and had a few crucial misses. Tied 95-95 with 27 seconds left, Precious Achiuwa missed two and neither team would score again to lead to overtime; Achiuwa probably isn’t in the game at that point if Barnes was healthy.

With Philly leading 101-100 with 26 seconds left in OT, OG Anunoby made his first free throw but missed the second and the Raptors wouldn’t get the ball back (well, they did with 0.8 seconds left but no time to do anything). Anunoby led the team with 26 points and Gary Trent Jr. had 24, but Fred VanVleet’s shooting struggles continued as he was 3-for-13 for 12 points. Pascal Siakam had 12 points as well. The Raptors are 5-2 ATS in their past seven Saturday games. We think they get this one as it would be natural for the Sixers to have a bit of a letdown.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win 76ers vs. Raptors?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

76ers Team Leaders

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 30.57
Assists	James Harden 10.48
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 11.71
FG%	Jaden Springer 100
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.74
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.46

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 22.81
Assists	Fred VanVleet 6.68
Rebounds	Pascal Siakam 8.53
FG%	D.J. Wilson 73.3
Steals	Gary Trent Jr. 1.74
Blocks	Chris Boucher 0.94

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 23.6
Assists	James Harden 8.58
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.7
FG%	DeAndre Jordan 100
Steals	Tobias Harris 1.08
Blocks	Tobias Harris 0.83

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 22.83
Assists	Fred VanVleet 6.25
Rebounds	Scottie Barnes 9
FG%	Dalano Banton 100
Steals	Fred VanVleet 1.75
Blocks	Chris Boucher 1.17

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Raptors Team Leaders

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 30.57
Assists	James Harden 10.48
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 11.71
FG%	Jaden Springer 100
Steals	Matisse Thybulle 1.74
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.46

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 22.81
Assists	Fred VanVleet 6.68
Rebounds	Pascal Siakam 8.53
FG%	D.J. Wilson 73.3
Steals	Gary Trent Jr. 1.74
Blocks	Chris Boucher 0.94

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 23.6
Assists	James Harden 8.58
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.7
FG%	DeAndre Jordan 100
Steals	Tobias Harris 1.08
Blocks	Tobias Harris 0.83

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 22.83
Assists	Fred VanVleet 6.25
Rebounds	Scottie Barnes 9
FG%	Dalano Banton 100
Steals	Fred VanVleet 1.75
Blocks	Chris Boucher 1.17

Injuries

Philadelphia

Danny Green (SG)

day-to-day Knee - 12 / 05 / 22

Isaiah Joe (PG)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22

Matisse Thybulle (SG)

Prob Thurs Foot - 11 / 05 / 22

Isaiah Joe (PG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 07 / 05 / 22

Georges Niang (SF)

Ques Fri Knee - 04 / 05 / 22

Matisse Thybulle (SG)

Out Thurs Personal - 26 / 04 / 22

Matisse Thybulle (SG)

Out Sat Personal - 17 / 04 / 22

Jaden Springer (PG)

Prob Mon Knee - 15 / 04 / 22

Georges Niang (SF)

Prob Sat Knee - 10 / 04 / 22

Charles Bassey (C)

Prob Mon Shoulder - 10 / 04 / 22

Toronto

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Prob Wed Illness - 17 / 04 / 22

Khem Birch (C)

Ques Mon Head - 16 / 04 / 22

Thaddeus Young (PF)

Prob Mon Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22

Pascal Siakam (PF)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Juwan Morgan (PF)

Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 04 / 22

OG Anunoby (SF)

Prob Sun Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22

Isaac Bonga (SG)

Ques Sun Toe - 03 / 04 / 22

Yuta Watanabe (SG)

Out Fri Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22

Khem Birch (C)

Prob Wed Knee - 28 / 03 / 22

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Prob Mon Toe - 21 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Philadelphia

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Danny Green (SG)	day-to-day	Knee - 12 / 05 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Green exited Thursday's game with a left knee injury, and he will not return.
Isaiah Joe (PG)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Joe has a right ankle sprain, but it looks likely he will face the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Matisse Thybulle (SG)	Prob Thurs	Foot - 11 / 05 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Thybulle is bothered by left foot soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Isaiah Joe (PG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 07 / 05 / 22	2-1	1-2	+ -
Joe is hampered by a sprained right ankle, and it is unclear if he will battle the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Georges Niang (SF)	Ques Fri	Knee - 04 / 05 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Niang is battling a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Matisse Thybulle (SG)	Out Thurs	Personal - 26 / 04 / 22	3-4	3-4	+ -
Thybulle has made a personal choice to refuse the COVID-19 vaccination, restricting his ability to only play in select road games. He will not be available for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Raptors.
Matisse Thybulle (SG)	Out Sat	Personal - 17 / 04 / 22	6-5	4-7	+ -
Thybulle has made a personal choice to refuse the COVID-19 vaccination, restricting his ability to only play in select road games. He will not be available for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Raptors.
Jaden Springer (PG)	Prob Mon	Knee - 15 / 04 / 22	7-5	5-7	+ -
Springer is hampered by a right knee contusion, but it expected that he will battle the Raptors in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Georges Niang (SF)	Prob Sat	Knee - 10 / 04 / 22	7-6	6-7	+ -
Niang is dealing with left patella tendinopathy, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Charles Bassey (C)	Prob Mon	Shoulder - 10 / 04 / 22	7-6	6-7	+ -
Bassey is hampered by a right shoulder pain, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Prob Wed	Illness - 17 / 04 / 22	2-3	1-4	+ -
Trent Jr. is battling a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will take on the 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Khem Birch (C)	Ques Mon	Head - 16 / 04 / 22	2-4	1-5	+ -
Birch is tending to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will battle the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Thaddeus Young (PF)	Prob Mon	Thumb - 16 / 04 / 22	2-4	1-5	+ -
Young is bothered by a hyperextended left thumb, but it is expected that he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Pascal Siakam (PF)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	2-5	2-5	+ -
Siakam will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Knicks as he will be given a day of rest.
Juwan Morgan (PF)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 05 / 04 / 22	4-6	4-6	+ -
Morgan is going trough the league's health and safety protocols, and it is unclear when he will return to the court.
OG Anunoby (SF)	Prob Sun	Quadricep - 03 / 04 / 22	5-6	4-7	+ -
Anunoby has sat out the previous four games with a right quad contusion, but it is expected that he will participate in Sunday's clash versus the Knicks.
Isaac Bonga (SG)	Ques Sun	Toe - 03 / 04 / 22	5-6	4-7	+ -
Bonga has been held out of the last four contests with a sprained right big toe, and it is undecided if he will play against the Knicks on Sunday.
Yuta Watanabe (SG)	Out Fri	Quadricep - 31 / 03 / 22	6-6	4-8	+ -
Watanabe has sat out the last four games with a sore left quad, and he will not face the Rockets on Friday.
Khem Birch (C)	Prob Wed	Knee - 28 / 03 / 22	7-7	5-9	+ -
Birch sat out the last contest tending to a swollen right knee, but it is projected that he will battle the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Prob Mon	Toe - 21 / 03 / 22	9-9	7-11	+ -
Trent Jr. has sat out the last three contests with a left big toe hyperextension, but it is anticipated that he will be available to battle the Celtics on Monday.