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Prince Grimes

How to bet the Raptors down two starters against the 76ers

Toronto Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes has been ruled out for Game 2 of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Gary Trent Jr. and Thaddeus Young are also doubtful to play.

Potentially down two starters and a third rotation player following a 20-point loss in Game 1, the Raptors are 7.5-point underdogs on Tipico Sportsbook.

One of the harder things to do in the playoffs is resist the urge to overreact to a single result. Add a few injuries to the equation, and predicting the outcome of the next game in a series becomes all the more challenging. Coaches make adjustments and player performance fluctuates.

However, unless one team is completely outmatched or a star player is out, it’s foolish to expect a blowout every game. Many people, including myself, thought before Game 1 the Raptors would match up well with the Sixers. I still believe that to be the case, even with a few important players out.

I’m taking the points.

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