Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors NBA Picks & Predictions 10/21/2017

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Air Canada Centre

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The Philadelphia 76ers travel to Air Canada Centre to play the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Toronto as 7 point favorites.

The 76ers head into this matchup after finishing last year with a mark of 28-54. They were 4th in the Atlantic Division. They had a point differential of -5.7 as they averaged 102.4 points per contest while giving up 108.1 per game. The Raptors had an overall record of 51-31 last season. They were 2nd in the Atlantic Division. They averaged 106.9 points per game and surrendered 102.6, good for a point differential of 4.3.

Valuable Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends

The Philadelphia 76ers were 49-33-0 against the spread last season

The Philadelphia 76ers were 42-39-1 against the over/under last year

Important Toronto Raptors Betting Trends

The Toronto Raptors were 44-36-2 against the spread last season

The Toronto Raptors were 44-38-0 against the over/under last year

Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries

10/14/17 F Richaun Holmes Wrist out indefinitely

Key Toronto Raptors Injuries

10/19/17 PG Fred VanVleet Head left last game, is "?"

Player Spotlight

Joel Embiid comes into this contest after averaging 20.2 points per game while playing 25.4 minutes per night last season. He pulled down 7.8 rebounds per game and dished out 2.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage was 47% while his free throw percentage finished at 78%. J.J. Redick averaged 15 points per game in 28.2 minutes per contest last season. He averaged 1.4 assists per contest and 2.2 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was 45% for the year while his free throw percentage was 89%.

Player Spotlight

DeMar DeRozan averaged 27.3 points per game while playing 35.4 minutes per contest last year. He grabbed 5.2 rebounds per game and had 3.9 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage was 47% and his free throw percentage was at 84%. Kyle Lowry averaged 22.4 points per game last season and he saw the court an average of 37.4 minutes per contest. He also averaged 4.8 rebounds per contest and 7 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 46% and his free throw percentage was 82%.

Useful Team Statistics

Philadelphia averaged 102.4 points per contest last season, which ranked them 25th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin was -5.7 and their shooting percentage was 44% as a team, which had them ranked 27th. Behind the arc they shot 34% which was good for 25th in the league. They averaged 42.8 rebounds per game and 23.8 assists per game, which ranked them 24th and 7th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they ranked 1st with 16.7 per game. The 76ers allowed 108.1 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 24th in the league. They also allowed a 46% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 21st and 16th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 45 rebounds a game which ranked 27th and they gave up 22.7 assists per contest, which put them in 14th place in the league. They forced 15.1 turnovers per game which ranked them 27th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Toronto was 10th in the league with 106.9 points per game last year. They were 11th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin was 4.21. They shot 36% from 3-point range, which was good for 13th in the NBA. They were 18th in the league in rebounding with 43.3 boards per game, and 30th in assists per contest with 18.5. The Raptors were 27th in turnovers per game with 12.7. The Raptors surrendered 102.6 points per contest, which ranked them 8th in the NBA. Their defense allowed a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 6th and 12th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 9th with 21.8 assists allowed per contest and 7th with 42.1 rebounds surrendered per game. The Raptors were 21st in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.6 per game last season.

Advanced Statistics

The 76ers were 30th in the NBA in offensive rating with 103.2, and their defensive rating of 108.9 was ranked 14th last season. In terms of pace they were 6th in the league with 98.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% was 23rd. As a team they were 23rd in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shot 3 pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 7th in the league. Philadelphia was 1st in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 14.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 51%, which was 16th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Toronto was 26th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 11.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 51%, which was 23rd in the league. The Raptors were 6th in the NBA in offensive rating with 112.3, and their defensive rating of 107.8 was ranked 20th. In terms of pace they were 24th in the league with 94.7 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% was 12th. As a team they were 11th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shot 3-pointers on 29% of their shots, ranking 22nd in the league.

Who will win tonight's 76ers/Raptors NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Toronto -7

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