After taking Game 1 of this Eastern Conference first-round playoff series Saturday the 76ers shoot for the 2-0 lead when the teams meet again Monday night in Philly. The Sixers just won Game 1 by 20 points; now they’re favored by a touchdown for Game 2.
Here’s our homework on this contest with our free NBA playoffs betting pick.
NBA Betting Odds
The NBA playoffs betting lines opened Philadelphia at -6.5 for Game 2, with an over/under of right around 220. Early betting action then bumped the Sixers to -7 and dropped that total to 217.5.
NBA Betting Preview
Philadelphia grabbed the opener of this series Saturday, 131-111. The 76ers took the lead for good at 7-5, went up by 24 early in the third quarter, allowed Toronto to get within 11 points later in the third but pulled away for the easy win and cover as 4.5-point favorites. Philly shot 51 percent from the field Saturday, hit 16/32 from 3-point land and 29/34 from the free-throw line, and committed just four turnovers. Also, Game 1 played over a total of 215.5 with plenty of time to spare. Going back a couple of weeks, the 76ers are 6-1 SU, although only 3-4 ATS over their last seven games, favored by a bit too much a bit too often. But not Saturday. The Raptors, meanwhile, lost their meaningless regular-season finale to the Knicks, but before that, they played 8-1 SU and 6-3 ATS over their previous nine games. The Sixers finished three games ahead of Toronto in the regular-season standings, but the Raptors took the season series from Philly three games to one. So on the season, Toronto is now 3-2 SU, 4-1 ATS vs. the 76ers. On the injury front, Raptors F Scottie Barnes (15 ppg, 7.5 RPG) left Saturday’s game in the fourth quarter after getting his ankle stepped on, did not return, and is listed as questionable for Monday night. Also, G Gary Trent (18 ppg) is doubtful on the virus list.
- Get more details: Toronto Raptors at Phildephia 76ers 4/18/22 Betting Stats
NBA Betting Trends
- Toronto is 24-18 SU, 26-16 ATS on the road this season.
- Philadelphia is 25-17 SU, 18-24 ATS at home this season.
Totals Report
- The overs are 42-41 in Raptors games this season, which are averaging 216.5 total points.
- The unders are 41-39 in Sixers games this season, which are averaging 217 points.
- The overs are 4-1 in Raptors-Sixers games this season, which are averaging 221 total points.
