Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers

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Nurse will reunite with his former team as the Toronto Raptors prepare to host the Philadelphia 76ers. Toronto has been struggling offensively, relying mostly on its solid defense, and our NBA predictions anticipate this trend to persist.

The Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) are making their way to Canada to take on the Toronto Raptors (1-1) this Saturday. The game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena. We'll examine the odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook for the 76ers vs. Raptors matchup and provide our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Sixers faced a narrow 118-117 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on opening night, managing to cover the 6-point spread as road underdogs. Guard Tyrese Maxey was the top scorer for the team, contributing 31 points, and three other players scored at least 20 points. The team will heavily rely on Maxey and center Joel Embiid, especially with uncertainty surrounding James Harden's situation.

On the other hand, the Raptors suffered a heartbreaking 104-103 overtime defeat against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Despite being 2.5-point road underdogs, they managed to cover the spread. Forward Scottie Barnes conceded a crucial shooting foul with just 0.1 seconds remaining in regulation, allowing the Bulls to force overtime. Ultimately, Bulls guard Alex Caruso hit a game-winning 3-pointer with a mere 2 seconds left in overtime, handing Toronto its first loss of the season. Barnes led Toronto in scoring with 22 points.

In their previous matchups, the Philadelphia 76ers experienced a defeat on the road, falling short 118-117 against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Leading the scoring for the 76ers were Tyrese Maxey with 31 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. with 27, and Joel Embiid with 24.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors also faced a road loss in their last game, with the Chicago Bulls securing a 104-103 victory at the United Center. Scott Barnes had an impressive performance for the Raptors, contributing 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

The Sixers had the upper hand in their recent head-to-head encounter with the Raptors, winning with a score of 117-110 at the Wells Fargo Center. They have been on a winning streak against the Raptors, claiming victory in three consecutive matchups and emerging triumphant in seven of their last ten meetings.

It's worth noting that the Raptors are now under the guidance of Serbian coach Darko Rajakovic, the second European in NBA history to lead a team, following Igor Kokoskov. Based on their preseason and early regular season results, the revamped Toronto team is emphasizing a slow and defensive style of play. They secured a 97-94 victory against Minnesota in their first regular season game and narrowly lost to the Chicago Bulls in overtime, with a final score of 103-104 (93:93).

Conversely, the Seventy Sixers, led by Nick Nurse, seem to be adopting a fast and offensive basketball strategy. In their sole game in the new season, they demonstrated this approach by nearly staging a comeback on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks, ultimately losing by just one point, 117-118.

Notably, James Harden has been suspended from away games due to a conflict with the organization. It remains uncertain whether Harden's presence will be necessary for the 76ers in home games, as players like Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre, who combined for 58 points in the Milwaukee game, appear to align more with the team's style of play.

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