Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Playoffs round 2 game 5. The series tied 2-2 after four hard games. The Raptors won the last game on the road, by five points showing that they have not surrendered to the 76ers. On the other hand the 76ers won two consecutive games and thought they had already mortally wounded the Raptors but it was not like that. The Raptors are looking to win at home but the 76ers have already won once in Canada for five points.
Toronto Raptors: Trust at home.
The Raptors won the fourth game 101-96 on the road. That victory ended with the winning streak of two games the 76ers had against them. The 76ers won the second and third games of the series. Despite those defeats, the Raptors moved on. In the fourth game the Raptors were superior in field goals with 52.60% and slightly lower in the offensive rebound with 20.0%, three percentage points less than the 76ers.
At home the Raptors are scoring 104.8 points in the playoffs. 39.40 FG points, 80.20% free throw shots, 11.40 three pointers, 24.60 assists. The defense is number nine in the league allowing 108.4 points per game. In the playoffs at home the Raptors allow less than 94.2 points, 32.60 Fg points, 75.4% free throw shots, 10.60 three pointers, 20.20 assists.
The ATS record at home is 3-2-0. Two wins in the spread was against Orlando Magic at home as favorites. The two defeats in the first game against the Magic and the last game at home against the 76ers. So far the Raptors have been favorites at home during the two rounds of the playoffs.
Philadelphia 76ers: Canada is easy.
The 76ers won the second game against the Raptors in Canada, but the hit was more deadly by winning the third game in philly. The advantage was a while, but the Raptors also knew how to do damage in philly in the fourth game. The game was even, the Raptors barely made one more point from the bench. But the problem of the 76ers has always been the defense. The record on the road is positive, the only defeat was against the Raptors this season.
On the road the 76ers are scoring an average of 108.0 points per game, 38.50 FG points, 10.00 three pointers, 81.6% free throw shots and 24.00 assists. The defense is number 19 of the league, the team allows up to 105.0 points per game in the playoffs. The defeat against the Raptors was bad, the 76ers could not score more than 95 points and allowed 108 points in the game.
The ATS record is 3-1-0. The first two spreads in the playoffs were easy against the Nets on the road playing as favorites. The 76ers have not been favorites against the Raptors on the road, nor will they be favorites for this game. The historical record is 16-18-0 in the spread. 5-5-0 in the last 10 games since 2011.
My Free Pick & Prediction for Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers 05/07/2019 is: take the Philadelphia 76ers +6.5 (Point Spread).
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