Sixers vs. Raptors Prediction and Odds for Game 6 (Can Toronto Force Game 7?)

So, about that 3-0 lead that the Philadelphia 76ers had in the first round of the playoffs…

The Toronto Raptors have won back-to-back games, easily handling the Sixers in Philadelphia in Game 5, and they now return home with a chance to even the series in Game 6. 

Who would’ve thought this would happen?

Doc Rivers is famous for coaching teams that blow leads in the playoffs, but will he put the Sixers in jeopardy of dropping this series after an overtime win in Game 3 put them up 3-0?

Let’s get into the odds for Game 6 via WynnBET: 

Sixers vs. Raptors Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Sixers -1.5 (-108)
• Raptors +1.5 (-108)

Moneyline:

• Sixers: -125
• Raptors: +105

Total:

Sixers vs. Raptors Prediction and Pick

The Sixers are in trouble, and I wouldn’t put it past Doc Rivers to blow a 3-0 lead in a series. 

James Harden has not played well enough in this series, and his teammates like Joel Embiid know it. 

The fact that Philly lost to Toronto at home in Game 5 doesn't bode well for the Sixers in Game 6, as the team needed overtime to win Game 3 and then lost Game 4 by eight points. 

Sure, the books are going to favor the Sixers since Toronto is trying to become the first team to erase a 3-0 deficit in a series, but does Philly deserve it with Embiid banged up? 

The Raptors went right at the big man in the second half, and Pascal Siakam (23 points) and Precious Achiuwa (17 points) were dominant down low. 

The Raptors won this game without Fred VanVleet, so if he returns for Game 6, Philly could be in some serious trouble. 

Lean: Raptors Moneyline (+105)

Find Peter Dewey’s full betting record in the NBA this season here.