Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/25
At 7:30 ET, the 22-42 76ers (+138) will take on the 22-43 Raptors (-165) in an Eastern Atlantic division matchup. The over/under line is 219.5.
The Raptors are favored by 3.5 points and are 12th in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers are 11th in the East and are 3rd in the Atlantic division. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena and can be seen on NBCS.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +3.5
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 12th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Kelly Oubre Jr. finishing with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 9 threes.
Will the 76ers Make it Happen in Toronto?
The 76ers fell to 22-42 on the season after a 132-123 road loss to the Hawks on Monday. Philadelphia entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total score of 255 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 229 by 26 points.
Philadelphia trailed 97-80 going into the 4th quarter after losing the 2nd and 3rd quarters by a combined 15 points. They made a push in the final period, outscoring Atlanta 43-35, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
In their loss to the Hawks, the 76ers shot 50.5% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 38.1% clip. Quentin Grimes led the way with 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, knocking down 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.
Grimes poured in 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Ricky Council added 14 of his 19 points in the final frame. Jeff Dowtin contributed 17 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter.
The 76ers struggled defensively on Monday, giving up 132 points to the Hawks. Philadelphia allowed 33 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 31 in the 3rd, and 35 in the 4th. Atlanta shot 54% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks hit 15 threes at a 40% clip. The 76ers sent Atlanta to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Philadelphia recorded 25 defensive rebounds, but allowed 14 offensive boards, while also collecting 8 steals and 3 blocks.
Pressure Builds for Toronto as Home Favorites
The Raptors improved to 22-43 on the season with a 119-104 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Toronto entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total score of 223 points fell short of the 231-point over/under line.
Toronto broke the game open with a 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 61-60 to 71-60. They outscored Washington 34-19 in the 3rd quarter and held a 93-79 lead going into the 4th, where they edged the Wizards 26-25 to close out the game.
In their win over the Wizards, the Raptors shot just 39.4% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 32.7% rate. A.J. Lawson led the way, hitting 7 threes at 50% efficiency and finishing with a game-high 32 points and 12 rebounds.
Immanuel Quickley added 15 points, while Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett each contributed 14. Barnes also grabbed 13 boards. Lawson was consistent throughout, scoring 10 points in the 1st quarter and adding 9 more in the 3rd.
Despite a shaky start, the Raptors tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, giving up just 19 points in the 3rd, as they held the Wizards to 104 points on 36% shooting. Toronto allowed 27 points in the 2nd quarter and 25 in the 4th.
The Raptors sent Washington to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Toronto also gave up 16 threes on 29% shooting. On the glass, the Raptors secured 45 defensive rebounds, allowing 16 offensive boards. They finished with 3 steals and 2 blocks.