The Toronto Raptors meet the Philadelphia 76ers in a key Atlantic Division matchup at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday. The 76ers are 8-point favorites in the latest Raptors vs. 76ers odds from the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 215 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows center Joel Embiid powers the Philadelphia offense, and is averaging 31 points, 10.3 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and one steal per game so far in 2023-2024. In Saturday's win over the Raptors, he poured in 34 points. He had a double-double with 35 points and 15 rebounds in Sunday's 126-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Embiid has always played well against Toronto and in 21 career games against them, is averaging 22.9 points and 12 rebounds. 

The model has also factored in that Raptors guard Scottie Barnes is coming off a 21-point, 12-rebound effort against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, and has reached 20 or more points in four consecutive games. Barnes had a season-high 24 points in Saturday's loss to the 76ers. He has two double-doubles and one triple-double already in 2023-2024. In Friday's overtime loss at Chicago, Barnes scored 22 points, while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists.

Now, it has set its sights on Raptors vs. 76ers. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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