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The NBA will continue with its action this Monday, December 19, with one of the games scheduled for the date being the Raptors vs 76ers, two Eastern Conference Atlantic Division rivals that have had a very different campaign.
This will be the third meeting of the season between the two sides, and the first since a two-game miniseries in October in Toronto, where each team managed to record a victory.
JefeBet brings you the best analyses of the different games of the best basketball league in the world with their respective predictions, along with the best sports betting content. So here we leave you our Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Regular Season Game on December 19, 2022
- Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- When: Monday, December 19, 2022, 7:00 PM E.T.
Betting on the Toronto Raptors
The Raptors keep trying to find some stability in a campaign that has been a bit rough on them so far, coming here in 10th place in the East and with a negative record that is well below expectations.
The outlook does not seem to be the best for the Raptors for this game either, given that they will have to go on the road (a condition in which they have only managed to win 3 out of 14 games). And while they have been much better at home, they are coming off a tough home loss yesterday to the Golden State Warriors by a score of 126-110.
This fall was the eighth in its last ten presentations and the fifth in a row for a Raptors team that has averaged 111.4 points scored and 111.3 points allowed per game this campaign, numbers that away change to 109.9 points scored and 113.0 points allowed..
Betting on the Philadelphia 76ers
For their part, the 76ers seem to have overcome a few weeks of many ups and downs to begin to be the winning team and protagonist that was expected from the beginning of the campaign. Much of that change is due to the return of James Harden, who has been at a very good level and has helped a Joel Embiid who now does not have to carry the team’s offense alone.
The 76ers, unlike their opponent, come here with seven wins in their last ten games and in the midst of a four-game winning streak after defeating the Golden State Warriors last Friday, by a comfortable score of 106-118. In that game, Embiid scored 34 points and Harden contributed 27 points and 9 assists.
In their last five games, the 76ers have allowed an average of 115.2 points, but they have been very effective on offense with an average of 125.6 points scored, plus their last five wins have come at home, where they have an 11-5 record.
JefeBet Prediction
The Raptors come into this game in a tough spot, with their offense having trouble being productive and their defense not generating much confidence either, and being visitors won’t help them in any way in their goal of changing their rhythm,
specially against a 76ers team that is not only inspired, but also a team that is very strong playing at home. Besides, now it has a great offensive combination with Embiid and Harden, who are finally understanding each other as they were expected to do.
In addition, to the woes of the Canadian side the fact that they played yesterday can be added, while the 76ers haven’t played for two days. So, we expect the home side to take control of things here, outplay the Raptors in intensity and quality of play, and come away with a comfortable win.
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers Spread.
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