The Raptors still have to deal with the covid epidemic
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After a break of several days to celebrate Christmas, the Raptors resumed the NBA with a loss against the Cavaliers. They will therefore try to end the year with success. For this, they welcome the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at 1:30 a.m. They are not in their best shape but remain favorites.
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Raptors: news and form
Sad record for the Raptors who were swept away by the Cavaliers for their return to competition (99-144). With a team decimated by covid-19 and no less than eleven absentees, coach Nurse did not have much hope for his men’s first game in a week. For this meeting, the coach should pick up a few players who have come out of the covid protocol. However, the Canadian franchise will remain largely diminished when receiving Philadelphia.
Sixers: news and form
Brilliant consistency last season and Eastern Conference champions, the Sixers are struggling to regain the same level. They are currently sixth with a record relatively far from the leaders. Fortunately, their star Joel Embiid seems to have found a peak of form since he has just slammed 36 points to lead his team to victory against the Pelicans (96-117). The match against the Raptors therefore comes at the right time and could be an opportunity to chain two consecutive victories.
Toronto Raptors – Philadelphia 76ers: stats and key points
- The Raptors lost their last game while the Sixers won.
- In the last five games between the two franchises, there have been three wins for Toronto and two for Philadelphia.
- On average, the Raptors are scoring 106.1 points per game and conceding 106.5.
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- Joel Embiid is the Sixers’ leading scorer with an average of 25.5 points per game.
- For the meeting, the Raptors group could be amputated by at least eight players injured or in covid protocol.
- The Raptors convert 34% of their three-point attempts and the Sixers 34.5%.
While the Raptors are still stunned after the correction received against the Cavaliers, they could struggle to fight against the 76ers carried by a strong Joel Embiid. We therefore believe that Philadelphia will win relatively easily, with a margin of at least eight points.
- Rating : 1.90
- Bookmaker: Unibet
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The Cameroonian contributed greatly to his team’s victory in their last game. We think he could take advantage of a Toronto team deprived of several good defensemen to heal his personal statistics.
- Rating : 2.10
- Bookmaker: Winamax
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