Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/11/25
At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-381) will host the Raptors (+298) in a divisional matchup. Philadelphia is favored by 8.5 points and the over/under line is set at 226. The game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Both teams enter the game on losing streaks. The Raptors (16-37) have lost four straight and are 13th in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers (20-32) have lost three straight and are 11th in the East.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -8.5
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 11th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-93 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.
Do the Raptors Have a Shot at a Road Win?
The Raptors fell to 16-37 on the season after a 94-87 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. Toronto, who entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected, losing by just seven points. The game’s total score of 181 points was well below the O/U line of 223.5.
A key moment came when Houston went on a 12-0 run, turning a 32-25 deficit into a 37-32 lead. Toronto battled back to lead 63-58 going into the 4th quarter, but the Rockets outscored them 36-24 in the final period to seal the win.
The Raptors struggled offensively in their loss to the Rockets, managing just 87 points on 36.7% shooting. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 8 threes at a 19% rate.
Immanuel Quickley led the way with 20 points, including 11 in the 1st quarter. Scottie Barnes added 9 of his 15 points in the 4th, while Jamal Shead contributed 14 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 2 threes at the same percentage.
Even with a strong defensive effort, the Raptors couldn’t secure the win against the Rockets, despite holding them to 94 points on 36% shooting. Toronto was especially effective in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up just 18 and 19 points, respectively. However, a 36-point 4th quarter from Houston proved costly.
The Raptors limited the Rockets to 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc. They also collected 41 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. Toronto added 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Does Philadelphia Stand a Chance at Home?
Philadelphia’s season record dropped to 20-32 after a 135-127 road loss to the Bucks on Sunday. The 76ers, who were -3.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 262 points exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 32.5 points.
After trailing 103-91 going into the 4th quarter, the Bucks went on a decisive 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 109-93 to 121-93. Philadelphia outscored Milwaukee 36-32 in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Tyrese Maxey’s 39-point performance, including 5 made threes at 50% shooting, highlighted the 76ers’ offensive effort in their 135-127 loss to the Bucks. Maxey hit 20 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 4th. Joel Embiid contributed 27 points and 12 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency, with 15 of his points coming in the opening period.
Philadelphia shot 52.8% from the field and made 18 threes at a 40% clip. Guerschon Yabusele added 18 points, scoring 13 in the 4th quarter, and hitting 3 threes at 50% shooting.
Philadelphia’s defense struggled on Sunday, giving up 135 points to the Bucks. They allowed 40 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 2nd, holding Milwaukee to 25 points. The Bucks shot 43% from the field.
The 76ers had trouble defending the three, as the Bucks hit 24 threes at a 43% clip. Milwaukee also went 19/20 from the free-throw line. Philadelphia gave up 19 offensive rebounds but recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.