76ers vs. Raptors: Game Odds, Players to Watch

On Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Toronto Raptors, looking to build on their win earlier in the week.

On Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Toronto Raptors, looking to build on their win earlier in the week.

In their last time out, the Sixers took on the Dallas Mavericks in what would turn out to be a close, 116-108, victory for the hosts.

It wouldn't come easy, though, with a Mavericks' trio consisting of Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and Tim Hardaway Jr. would combine for 68 points, with the Slovenian superstar missing out on a triple-double by two assists.

Philadelphia pulled out on top due to great scoring displays from the entire team, with Joel Embiid leading the charge with 25 points.

De'Anthony Melton and Georges Niang would have impactful games off the bench, with the two combining for 31 points.

Doc Rivers will only have to plan around the potential absence of Tobias Harris, who has been downgraded to questionable due to a non-COVID-related illness.

On the other side of the ticket sits the Toronto Raptors, who come into Friday night off of a win against the Miami Heat.

Pascal Siakam led the Northern side with 26 points, while Scottie Barnes recorded a 22-point, 12-assist double-double.

Nick Nurse could be without several players on Friday night, as Otto Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., and Will Barton have been downgraded.

Game Odds

Spread: Sixers -4.5

Moneyline: PHI -200, TOR +165

Total O/U: 224.5

*Odds Provided by SI Sportsbook

Players to Watch:

Sixers: Joel Embiid

The Process finds himself as the player to watch due to the importance of his performances in the coming days as Nikola Jokic has overtaken him in NBA.com's MVP ladder.

Despite having some lower qualities games, in his previous four outings, Embiid is averaging 30 points per game, with 10 rebounds.

Raptors: Pascal Siakam

The other Cameroonian frontcourt player finds himself as the Raptors' player to watch.

This season is on track to be Siakam's best season, as he is averaging 24 points per game with eight rebounds and six assists.

Combine that with the fact that he, historically, shows up against the Sixers, averaging 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists against the Eastern Conference contenders.

Declan Harris contributes to All76ers, a Sports Illustrated channel. You can follow him on Twitter: @DecIanH.

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