Toronto @ Philadelphia picks

Justin Edwards has been called for 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.8 higher than he's been called for in all games this season at home. The 4th-most lethargic pace home offense in the league this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers rank 7thworst in in the NBA with only 10.2 offensive boards per game this year.

This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 4.3 three attempts per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the Raptors, making this a challenging matchup. The 4th-most lethargic pace home offense in the league this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers rank 7thworst in in the NBA with only 10.2 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup against the Raptors may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.2 free throws per game over the last 10 games (least in the NBA).

Lonnie Walker IV has sunk 34.1% of his shots from the field this year, ranking in the 8th percentile among all players in the league. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting SGs have tallied 4.3 three attempts per game (2nd-fewest in the league) against the Raptors, making this a challenging matchup. The 4th-most lethargic pace home offense in the league this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers rank 7thworst in in the NBA with only 10.2 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup against the Raptors may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.2 free throws per game over the last 10 games (least in the NBA).

Justin Edwards has been called for 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.8 higher than he's been called for in all games this season at home. The 4th-most lethargic pace home offense in the league this year has been the Philadelphia 76ers. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Philadelphia 76ers rank 7thworst in in the NBA with only 10.2 offensive boards per game this year.

Adem Bona has converted 4.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games, 3.1 higher than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Adem Bona has been on the court for 25.8 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 12.6 higher than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The Philadelphia 76ers will likely see a rise in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the quickest tempo offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Toronto Raptors). Adem Bona has successfully made 1.8 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's converted in all games this season. As a team, the Philadelphia 76ers have been terrific at drawing fouls: 10th-best in the league this year, averaging 22.6 free throws per game.

Jamal Shead has put up 0.2 offensive rebounds per game away from home this year, ranking him in the 15th percentile -- among the league's worst by this metric. The 76ers have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Toronto Raptors. Jamal Shead stands to see a decline in effectiveness in all facets of the game considering playing on the visting team in this contest.

With respect to shooting, the Raptors's feeble 104.0 points per game rates 2nd-lowest in the league over the last 5 games. The 76ers have played at the 4th-slowest pace in the NBA in their home stadium this year, which ought to decrease opportunities for the Toronto Raptors. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 0.8 free throws per game (lowest in the league) against the Philadelphia 76ers, struggling to get to the charity stripe. Jamal Shead stands to see a decline in effectiveness in all facets of the game considering playing on the visting team in this contest.