I wasn't going to play this because I wasn't sure of the motivation level of either team -- plus the Sixers are without Matisse Thybulle because he's not vaccinated and unvaxxed players can't play in Toronto if not. However, I now will play it as Philly actually has some light seeding reasons to care -- Joel Embiid also is going for the scoring title -- and the Raptors have ruled out All-Star guard Fred VanVleet in addition to OG Anunoby (we knew he wasn't going to play). No VanVleet, who is simply resting, signals to me that Toronto won't keep its other top guys out there long.

We’ve seen a point spread line swing as the 76ers are now favored against the Raptors. Yet, Toronto has played well against the 76ers this season, with a 2-1 series lead. The Raptors also limited Philadelphia to just 88 points in a five-point victory on March 20. I'm on Toronto.

The 76ers lost their last matchup to the Raptors, but are riding a three-game winning streak ahead of Thursday's rematch. Matisse Thybulle's absence will hurt the visiting team's defense, but Philadelphia is 6-3 straight up without him on the road this year. I like the road favorite's odds with Joel Embiid averaging 44.5 points in April. The 76ers are 10-2 when Embiid scores 40 or more points and 8-2 on the road with James Harden.