The Toronto Raptors are on the brink of elimination but secured a Game 4 win. With the series at 3-1 in favor of the 76ers, the Raptors need to win three games in a row.
Of course, against Joel Embiid and the 76ers, that task is easier said than done. Since they secured a win in Game 4, the Raptors will try to repeat that performance. The question is whether they’ll be able to.
The Philadelphia 76ers only need one more win to move onto the next round. With a dominant first three games, we’re surprised they lost Game 4. The good news for the 76ers is they get to return home today, giving them an advantage.
Them securing a win tonight hinges on the performance of Joel Embiid and James Harden. So, let’s work on building a few NBA picks today with our Same Game Parlay Predictions.
Game Preview: Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers
Through the last two games, the Raptors have kept the score relatively close. Even in their win over the 76ers, the margin of victory was just eight points. In the game prior to that, they lost to the 76ers by three.
If they can repeat their performance from a few nights ago, they should at least cover the spread. The only problem is they’ve had trouble dealing with Joel Embiid.
In their loss to the Raptors in Game 4, James Harden led the team in points with 22. It goes without saying that the 76ers can’t have another game like that.
Finding more ways to get Embiid involved should be their top priority. We’d also like to see more effort from their defense which ranked seventh in the NBA this season. Defense will be how the 76ers close this series.
Against The Spread: Toronto Raptors +7.5
The Toronto Raptors come into this game as heavy underdogs, which we like to see. Most of these games have been relatively close, and we think this one will be as well.
In ten games against the 76ers, the Raptors are 6-4 against the spread. On the road, Toronto has a record of 25-17-1. Although we think the 76ers will win this game, we’ll take the Raptors to cover.
The Total: OVER 210
With the total set so low, we have to take the over in tonight’s game. We understand that the last three games have gone under, but two out of four have gone over 210.
Tonight’s game is a big test for each team, and we expect to see a lot of offense tonight. Joel Embiid had a tough Game 4; we think that he’ll bounce back in tonight’s game.
To Score 15+ Points: Tyrese Maxey (-340)
Perhaps the unsung offensive powerhouse for the 76ers is Tyrese Maxey. Against Toronto, Maxey averages 19.8 points per game. During the regular season, Maxey averaged 17.5, so he’s taken a few steps up.
With Harden struggling to put a lot of points up, there’s room for Maxey to succeed. He should be able to easily secure 15+ points tonight.