The Raptors made the draw in the series on Sunday, which was enormously important for them. Otherwise, the Canadians would have to win three games in a row. But now it is 2: 2 and so it all starts again from the beginning – with a home game in Toronto. It is not for nothing that everyone always emphasizes how important the fourth game in a series is, as it can change a great deal. On Sunday, it was Kawhi Leonard who made the difference for Toronto and decided the game in Philly with 39 points in the end. He had to, however, because his ancestors have already dived the whole series about something. Pascal Siakam shows his inexperience and Kyle Lowry has always been happy to hide away next to DeRozan. To really start a deep playoff run, Leonard’s teammates must also go above and beyond.
Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Betting Tips
In the 76ers you will certainly be annoyed that you have made the home advantage so unnecessarily again and now has to get at least one away game to win the series yet. Up to seven minutes before the end of Game 4, they were also ahead with three points, before center Marc Gasol was able to equalize the game with a threesome for Toronto. In the final nine minutes of the game, the 76ers only scored twelve points, which was clearly not enough to keep the Raptors in check at the end. While their defense over the game was not bad, staying at less than 100 points at home was not enough for success. That’s why they have to come up with new offensive solutions for Game 5 on Tuesday. However, we believe the momentum is now on the Canadians’ side and would be better for Raptors vs. 76ers prefer a tip to the home team. The start of the game in Toronto is at 2:00 am German time.
Toronto Raptors – Statistics & Current Form
The Raptors once again pulled their heads out of the noose on Sunday, thanks mainly to Kawhi Leonard. So far, the forward has averaged 32.3 points and 3.4 assists in this post season and gets 7.7 rebounds. His field throw rate of 66.2% is also incredibly strong, which also shows that he is simply unstoppable from the 76ers defense. That it still goes so tight in every game, however, proves that his teammates hide too much behind him. Siakam with just nine points, Green in just over 40 minutes playing time eleven and also Lowry in just 41 minutes only 14 points. That’s not enough to be a good support for Leonard. It looks even worse from the bank. Apart from Serge Ibaka, who was able to contribute twelve points, no other player ever gets any points. Neither VanVleet nor McCaw or Powell scored and contributed only two rebounds and two assists together. That they did not lose the bank duel anyway, was solely because the 76ers failed even more in this regard. The team that manages to get some input from the bank will have a good chance of triumphing in the end.
Do we now see Toronto in the series as favorites? Yes, we do that because they have shown that they can win away and because they have the best player in their ranks with Kawhi, and despite the fact that Joel Embiid on the other side always trumps. Still, Leonard is the best two-way player for us, not just this series, but the entire playoffs. The Raptors just have to be careful that they can control JJ Redick and not let him overheat. Embiid had eliminated them perfectly in Game 4 and Simmons could hold them at the end with ten points and four assists. If the Canadians now win Game 5, then there is no way around us that they will also move into the Conference Finals. In addition, with Toronto against Philadelphia, the odds remain good enough to make bets on the hosts.
Last results from Toronto Raptors:
🏀 04.05.2019 – Philadelphia 76ers Vs. Toronto Raptors 96: 101 (NBA playoffs)
🏀 02.05.2019 – Philadelphia 76ers Vs. Toronto Raptors 116: 95 (NBA playoffs)
🏀 30.04.2019 – Toronto Raptors Vs. Philadelphia 76ers 89:94 (NBA playoffs)
🏀 28.04.2019 – Toronto Raptors Vs. Philadelphia 76ers 108: 95 (NBA playoffs)
🏀 23.04.2019 – Toronto Raptors Vs. Orlando Magic 115: 96 (NBA playoffs)
Philadelphia 76ers – Statistics & Current Form
The Sixers have a problem and that is Kawhi Leonard. Philly knew that he was a good player before the series, but they still do not manage to stop in. Jimmy Butler sounded almost desperate in his post-game interviews when he spoke to just that point and he had no idea how it would change in the future. But it has to be, if they want to have one more chance in the series. On the other hand, the Raptors have also managed to come up with a plan to take Joel Embiid out of the game after his gala in Game 3 in the following game. Only eleven points and eight rebounds reach the Big Man of Philly in Game 4. Less he scored in the entire post-season yet and that, although he was after all 35 minutes on the field. Such a plan now need the 76ers to stop Kawhi Leonard. Whether this is a double or releasing the baseline to force him to move to the basket, we’ll see. It’s up to Head Coach Brett Brown to think and find a solution.
Go on as before, it may not in any case. The same goes for the support of the bank. Especially Mike Scott, we should have expected something more, but he managed in 13 minutes of play time not a single point. We were also surprised that Boban Marjanovic of Brown did not get a minute of play time. Against the Nets in Round 1 you had seen how valuable he can be, even if Embiid needs a break. With his size and span, he simply has advantages over any other player in the field. We can well imagine that the crowd favorite in Game 5 will play a more prominent role again. However, he will not be able to decide the match, so the starters, who should also improve their odds of the 3-line, have to do that. 31.6% are too few to emit danger from the outside. This makes it easy for the Raptors to focus on Embiid and the Zone. If Philly manages to become more flexible here, then in Game 5 there is something for the guest in it. But we really do not expect that.
Last results from Philadelphia 76ers:
🏀 04.05.2019 – Philadelphia 76ers Vs. Toronto Raptors 96: 101 (NBA playoffs)
🏀 02.05.2019 – Philadelphia 76ers Vs. Toronto Raptors 116: 95 (NBA playoffs)
🏀 30.04.2019 – Toronto Raptors Vs. Philadelphia 76ers 89:94 (NBA playoffs)
🏀 28.04.2019 – Toronto Raptors Vs. Philadelphia 76ers 108: 95 (NBA playoffs)
🏀 23.04.2019 – Philadelphia 76ers Vs. Brooklyn Nets 122: 100 (NBA playoffs)
Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers – Head to Head Statistics
Everything on top so in this series and the previous games have already shown that here are two teams that are absolutely on par. The Raptors have the slightly better backcourt and Kawhi Leonard one of the best winger of the NBA, while the Sixers with Embiid under the basket are a power. Also in the following games will therefore be decisive, which game system prevails in the end. We would also set the rule that high scoring games play the 76ers and low scoring games rather the raptors. Since we expect rather little points for Tuesday, this should offer the Canadians the decisive advantage. With Raptors against 76ers a tip on the Raptors with a few points handicap is still possible.
Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Betting Tips Explained
The Raptors have almost the same odds as in their first two home games, which raises the question for us if things will go better than in Game 1 or 2. We expect a clear victory for the Raptors. Philadelphia still makes good use of the odds on Toronto.
Key Facts – Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers tips
⛹🏽♂️ The Raptors beat the Magic 4-1 in the first round
⛹🏽♂️ The 76ers were able to prevail in round 1 with 4: 1 against the Nets
⛹🏽♂️ With an average of 50.2 rebounds, the 76ers ranked second in the Post Season
As far as the overall points are concerned, the first games have shown us that not too many points can be expected. The magic brand would probably be under 212 total points here.
Betting Tips: Toronto Raptors -8
Odds: 2.10
