Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/30/25
At 7:30 ET in Philadelphia, the 76ers (+142) will host the Raptors (-168). The over/under line for this game is 223.5 points.
Toronto is currently favored by 4 points and has won three straight games. The 76ers have lost seven straight and are 13th in the Eastern Conference.
TORONTO RAPTORS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +4
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:30 ET on Sunday, March 30th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 97-92 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 45.6% and knocking down 11 threes.
Can the Raptors Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
Toronto improved to 27-47 on the season with a 108-97 win over the Hornets on Friday. The Raptors, who were -5.5 point favorites, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 205 points fell short of the 215-point over/under line.
A key 10-0 run helped Toronto take control early, but Charlotte fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Raptors 27-17. Toronto responded in the 3rd, putting up 34 points to Charlotte’s 25, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.
Jakob Poeltl led the Raptors with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 85.7% from the field in their win over the Hornets. Immanuel Quickley added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% rate, while Scottie Barnes contributed 18 points.
Toronto made 14 threes, but shot just 31.8% from deep and 44.2% overall. Jamal Shead scored 7 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Quickley added 9 points in the opening period.
The Raptors put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Hornets to just 97 points. They gave up 20 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, before limiting Charlotte to 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Toronto held the Hornets to 40% shooting from the field and 29% from three-point range, with Charlotte making just 9 threes. The Hornets also went 10/15 from the free-throw line. The Raptors finished with 9 steals and 5 blocks.
Are the 76ers Ready for a Home Win?
Philadelphia’s season record dropped to 23-51 after a 118-95 home loss to the Heat on Saturday. The 76ers, who were +8 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 213 narrowly missed the O/U line of 215.
Miami’s 10-0 run turned the game, cutting the score from 90-75 to 90-85. Philadelphia couldn’t recover, as Miami outscored them 34-22 in the 3rd quarter and 22-20 in the 4th.
In their 95-point effort against the Heat, the 76ers shot 50% from the field and connected on 40.6% of their threes, hitting 13 from deep. Jared Butler led the way with 19 points and 10 assists, knocking down 4 threes at 100% efficiency.
Justin Edwards also hit 4 threes, finishing with 17 points, including 9 in the 4th quarter. Adem Bona contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 88.9% from the field. Quentin Grimes added 15 points, with 11 coming in the opening quarter.
Defensively, the 76ers struggled against the Heat, giving up 118 points in the loss. Philadelphia allowed 34 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while their best defensive effort came in the 4th, where they gave up 22 points. Overall, Miami shot 47% from the field.
The 76ers had a tough time defending the three-point line, as the Heat hit 20 threes at a 46% clip. Philadelphia sent Miami to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10. The 76ers finished with 31 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.