Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Toronto Raptors

The Raptors ended January on a 5-game winning streak. Since then, they have won just 3 games from their last 12 games. In February, they recorded 3-9. However, they entered March in the right manner, winning their first game of the month and currently record 4-1 in March. The Toronto Raptors hold a 22-43 record, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference with just .5 game behind the 76ers. In their Atlantic Division, the Toronto Raptors are placed 5th.

The Raptors average 110.7 points per game, ranking 23rd in the league. Although the team ranks 23rd offensively, they do manage to dish out a significant number of assists at 28.3 assists per game, ranking them 9th overall. Their shooting efficiency is 53.4% for two-point shots and 35% for three-point shots. They acquire 44.5 boards at an average, ranking them 14th overall, which has been a backward step considering they were once inside the top 10 ranked teams rebounding-wise. Unfortunately, their defensive performance needs improvement, as they allow an average of 115.8 points per game, placing them 21st in the league for points allowed. Key players include Scottie Barnes and R.J. Barrett, who leads the team in scoring and playmaking. Barnes makes significant contributions on both ends of the court, while Barrett plays a crucial role in defense. Rookie Gradey Dick out of Kansas has been a positive for the rebuilding Raptors side as he currently averages 14.4 points per game.

On the injury list, the newly acquired Brandon Ingram has been sidelined due to injury. Ulrich Chomche with a partial proximal MCL tear in his right knee and Ochai Agbaji will miss the remainder of the season. Gradey Dick with an injury to his knee will be evaluated in two weeks. The Raptors will likely start with the following lineup: Immanuel Quickly at point guard, Ja’Kobe Walter at shooting guard, R.J. Barrett at small forward, Scottie Barnes at power forward, and Jacob Poeltl at center.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have been playing miserably in the 2024-25 NBA season. The 76ers currently record 2-8 in their last 10 games, with their latest defeat coming in the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. Displaying a 22-42 record, the 76ers are three and a half games behind the Chicago Bulls at 12th, competing for the play-in spot. They are placed 4th in the Atlantic Division behind the rebuilding Raptors side. Apart from December, where the team recorded 9 wins and 3 losses for the month, they haven't been able to keep up such consistency. 

On offense, the 76ers are ranked 26th in the league and record 109.5 points per game. Their Net rating is another huge disappointment as they have a -5 rating. Their defensive acumen on the other hand has been commendable as they are conceding only 114.4 points per game which ranks them 16th in the league. Regarding rebounding the basketball, the 76ers have the worst record in the league as they acquire 39.4 boards per game, ranking them 30th in this category. The Philadelphia 76ers do not do well assisting the ball as they average a mere 23.2 assists a game, which ranks them 28th overall. Tyrese Maxey, who failed to make it as an all-star this season, is averaging 26.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, and arguably snubbed from the all-star selections. Paul George has been averaging 16.2 points but his fitness is a major issue at this point, with the player managing to play just 41 of the total 62 games. Joel Embid in his 19 appearances averages 23.8 points per game, 8.2 rebounds, playing 30 minutes per game. Quentin Grimes has been playing freakishly well and the player averages 17.4 points per game. He has 3 games above 25 points in his last 4 games.

Eric Gordan, Kyle Lowry, and Justin Edwards find themselves injured. Joel Embid has been ruled out for the rest of season with a knee injury. The starting five in their absence should have Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. at guard. Ricky Council IV and Justin Edwards at forward and Guerschon Yabusele at Center.

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Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Match Prediction & Analysis

Both teams will be striving for a win on Wednesday. A win could see the Toronto Raptors move ahead of the 76ers in the standings. The Toronto Raptors record 15-20 at home, while the Philadelphia 76ers record 10-21 on the road. When it comes to their against-the-spread (ATS) records, the Raptors have one of the better statistics in the league, recording 38-26-1, achieving a 59.4% cover rate. Meanwhile, the 76ers have a record of 22-40-0, resulting in a 35.5% cover rate. 

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Winning Prediction

The Toronto Raptors side will be hopeful to continue their winning ways and make a run for the play-in tournament. The record from the past and the fact that the match is at the Scotiabank Arena, should boost the morale of the home team making them the automatic favourites to win the tie. 

Toronto Raptors to Win!

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