The Sixers made a big trade earlier this week and are 9-point favourites on the NBA odds.

Raptors vs. 76ers NBA Betting Odds

Toronto hosted Philadelphia on Saturday and lost 114-107 as Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey both had 34 points. The Sixers were without 10-time All-Star and former MVP James Harden as they tried to figure out what to do with The Beard. He had long wanted a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers and finally got his wish early Tuesday. 

Philadelphia sent Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusev to the Clippers for Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum, KJ Martin, a 2028 unprotected first-round pick, two second-round picks, a 2029 pick swap and an additional first-round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

That Maxey has taken another step forward to his own superstardom early this season likely made it easier for Sixers boss Daryl Morey to finally pull the trigger. He had been demanding young Clippers guard Terance Mann in previous talks for Harden but didn’t get him. The Sixers are certainly much deeper now and brought back expiring contracts that keep them on track to potentially have as much as $50 million to $65 million (US) in salary cap space next summer or to use in other trades later this year.

The Raptors have now lost four straight against the Sixers, but Toronto leads the all-time series 62-46 and leads 28-26 as the road team.

Toronto Raptors

Toronto played easily its best game of the early season and it might be tougher to play a much better one all year than Wednesday’s 130-111 home upset victory over Milwaukee to snap a three-game skid. Heading into Wednesday, the Raptors were last in the league in offensive efficiency but shot 56 per cent overall and made 15 three-pointers.  Pascal Siakam broke out with 26 points and seven assists, while Scottie Barnes had 21 points and five assists. OG Anunoby was 7-for-7 from the floor for 16 points and did a fabulous job as the top defender on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was held to 16 points. Dennis Schroder had 24 points and 11 rebounds and outplayed Damian Lillard. Schroder has been sensational so far and is fourth in the NBA in assists and 9.2 per game. The Dinos are 0-1 in the second of a back-to-back this season (that was the first loss to Philly). 

Philadelphia 76ers

Coach Nick Nurse’s Sixers are well-rested, having been off since a 126-98 home win over Portland on Sunday behind 35 points and 15 rebounds from Joel Embiid, and 26 points and 10 rebounds from Tyrese Maxey, who might be the NBA’s most improved player in the early going — and he was still quite good last season. Maxey is averaging 30.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists. Those are Luka Doncic/MVP numbers. Maxey was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday, his first such honour. We mentioned the James Harden trade above and all those guys acquired should be cleared to make their debuts on Thursday except Nic Batum (personal reasons and may just retire) if they are in Nurse’s rotation. He tended to keep a very short one while with Toronto. Monitor the third quarter tonight as the Sixers have outscored opponents by 33 points in that quarter. 

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

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Raptors Team Leaders

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.75
Assists	Immanuel Quickley 6.76
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 8.58
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.6
Steals	Kobi Simmons 1.5
Blocks	Mouhamadou Gueye 1.64

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 34.69
Assists	Tyrese Maxey 6.19
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 11.03
FG%	D.J. Wilson 66.7
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.58
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.69

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 33
Assists	Tyrese Maxey 6.83
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.83
FG%	Kelly Oubre Jr. 48.4
Steals	Kelly Oubre Jr. 1.83
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.5

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

76ers Team Leaders

TOR

Points	RJ Barrett 21.75
Assists	Immanuel Quickley 6.76
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 8.58
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.6
Steals	Kobi Simmons 1.5
Blocks	Mouhamadou Gueye 1.64

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 34.69
Assists	Tyrese Maxey 6.19
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 11.03
FG%	D.J. Wilson 66.7
Steals	De'Anthony Melton 1.58
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.69

TOR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

PHI

Points	Joel Embiid 33
Assists	Tyrese Maxey 6.83
Rebounds	Joel Embiid 10.83
FG%	Kelly Oubre Jr. 48.4
Steals	Kelly Oubre Jr. 1.83
Blocks	Joel Embiid 1.5

Injuries

Toronto

RJ Barrett (SF)

Out Sun Knee - 14 / 04 / 24

Mouhamadou Gueye (PF)

Out Sun Thumb - 13 / 04 / 24

Immanuel Quickley (SG)

Out Sun Hip - 13 / 04 / 24

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Ques Fri Back - 10 / 04 / 24

RJ Barrett (SF)

Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24

Bruce Brown (PG)

Ques Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24

Jordan Nwora (PF)

Prob Wed Undisclosed - 10 / 04 / 24

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24

Immanuel Quickley (SG)

Out Tues Rest - 08 / 04 / 24

Gradey Dick (SG)

Prob Wed Groin - 07 / 04 / 24

Philadelphia

Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)

Prob Tues Illness - 30 / 04 / 24

De'Anthony Melton (PG)

Prob Thurs Back - 13 / 04 / 24

KJ Martin (PF)

Prob Wed Toe - 09 / 04 / 24

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Ques Fri Knee - 08 / 04 / 24

Kyle Lowry (PG)

Out Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 24

Nicolas Batum (SG)

Prob Sat Foot - 06 / 04 / 24

Tobias Harris (SF)

Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 24

Mo Bamba (C)

Prob Sun Illness - 02 / 04 / 24

Buddy Hield (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 26 / 03 / 24

Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF)

Ques Wed Shoulder - 25 / 03 / 24

Injuries

Toronto

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.

Philadelphia

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.