The Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors matchup is one of 10 games scheduled for Oct. 25. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season after losing their opening games on Wednesday. The Sixers were dominated by the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Raptors were blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Missing Joel Embiid and Paul George, the Sixers struggled to contain Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in their 124-109 loss at the Wells Fargo Center. Tyrese Maxey had 25 points and six rebounds, while three players scored double-digits off the bench.
Meanwhile, the Raptors were no match for the Cavaliers at the Scotiabank Arena, losing by 30 points. Chris Boucher had a team-high 18 points as a sub, while Scottie Barnes was limited to just nine points. It was a game to forget for Toronto in front of their fans.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors Preview, Prediction, Betting Tips and Odds
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sixers (-191) vs Raptors (+157)
Spread: Sixers -4.5 (-110) vs Raptors +4.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Sixers 219 (-108) vs Raptors u219 (-112)
Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors preview
The Philadelphia 76ers started the season without two of their best players, Joel Embiid and Paul George. Tyrese Maxey did all he could against the Milwaukee Bucks but needed more help. Kelly Oubre Jr. had a solid game, while the 76ers need more from Caleb Martin and Geurschon Yabusele.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors were simply overwhelmed by the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener. It will be interesting to see if they can get it together to avoid another embarrassing performance. Scottie Barnes needs to step up, with Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett possibly out on Friday.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors predicted starting lineups
Sixers
G - Tyrese Maxey | G - Eric Gordon | F - Kelly Oubre Jr. | F - Caleb Martin | C - Andre Drummond
Raptors
G - Davion Mitchell | G - Gradey Dick | F - Ochai Agbaji | F - Scottie Barnes | C - Jakob Poeltl
Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors betting tips
Tyrese Maxey has an over/under of 29.5 points against the Raptors. He's favored to go over, and bettors should take advantage of it. He will likely score at least 30 points, as the Sixers need him to do it for the win.
Meanwhile, Scottie Barnes is favored to go over 21.5 points for Friday's game in Toronto. He was unable to reach double-digits in his first game because the result was already evident early. Bet your money on him to have a bounce-back game and score at least 22 points.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors prediction
The Sixers are favored to beat the Raptors on Friday night despite missing Joel Embiid and Paul George.
They have the better roster and the best player on the floor, Tyrese Maxey. Look for the Raptors to be a bit more competitive than they were in their home opener, with Philly getting at least a 12-point win.
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