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The Toronto Raptors (2-2) will host an Eastern Conference matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers (1-3) tonight, October 26. The 76ers are struggling but are coming off their first win of the season and will have to bring everything they need to get the win against a tough Toronto team.
The Raptors are coming off their second big win of the season over Miami. The matchup is projected to be a tight-game across all sportsbooks and you can guarantee both teams will be scrapping for a huge win tonight.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors Match Details
Fixture: 76ers @ Raptors
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 26 (7:30pm EST)
Venue: Scotiabank Arena
Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Odds
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors Key Stats
Although it's very early in the NBA season, Philadelphia fans and futures bettors have seemingly already thrown in the towel. Expectations were high in the pre-season and even though the win-loss ratio doesn't look ideal, Philadelphia still has a lot of positive takeaways from the first few games.
In their defense, 2 of those losses came from arguable top teams in the East (Bucks and Celtics). A huge win on the road against this Raptors team will surely settle everybody down and get things rolling for Philly. The 76ers haven't had many positive experiences in Toronto in recent seasons, but Harden and Embiid are both averaging 26 PPG and Harden doesn't seem nearly as broken-down as he did last season. Philadelphia possess the pieces to their puzzle, they just need to find their rhythm to solve their issues.
The biggest question mark for Toronto in tonight's game is how well they can respond to Scottie Barnes being out. Barnes reached the injury list in Miami and won't be available tonight.
His backup, Precious Achiuwa, has proven he can handle the role, but any change of strategy in a big game like tonight will have consequences. Siakam and VanVleet have been a nasty combination for the Raptors and will need to be even more so tonight.
Siakam has had a hot start, averaging 26 PPG and 10 rebounds. Siakam will have some tough company with Embiid going up for those rebounds as well. The Raptors will likely need some vintage, timely 3-pointers from VanVleet to spark momentum swings.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors Betting Prediction
The 76ers and Raptors, on paper, seem to be very evenly matched when all the players are healthy. The 76ers have been in a rough spot and are in desperate need of a win of this caliber tonight.
They have more to play for, and are the healthier team at the moment. Expect a huge night from Embiid or Harden (possibly both) to help the 76ers to get the job done tonight.
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers -1 (-110)
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