Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Preview
The Raptors and Celtics are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Celtics will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA.
The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 220.5 points, with the Celtics being the favored team playing at home against the Raptors. Check out BetCoco for Boston Celtics – Toronto Raptors odds
Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Celtics have had the upper-hand, going 4-1. The last three times that the Celtics have hosted the Raptors, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 201 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 0-3.
- The Raptors are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 3-6-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
- The Raptors have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Celtics have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-6-1.
Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Heading into their matchup with the Celtics, the Raptors have an opportunity to move above .500, as they are currently 4-4. The team is presently 8th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic division.
Against the spread, the Raptors have covered in two straight games and have an overall ATS record of 5-3. On the road, the Raptors have an ATS record of 3-1, as opposed to a 2-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
In their last two games, the Raptors and their opponents have surpassed the over/under line, and the overall record is 4-4-0. Their games feature an average over/under line of 219.1, and they hold a -1 differential compared to the over/under line this season.
Toronto finished with 127 points in their game against the Mavericks. This total surpasses their season-average of 109.6 points per game. The top scorer for the Raptors was Pascal Siakam with 31 points, while OG Anunoby also chipped in with 26 points.
At present, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 8th, allowing 108.5 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Raptors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 32.5% from downtown.
The Celtics head into today’s action with an overall record of 6-2 and have gone 3-0 over their previous three games. Away from their home court, the Celtics have a 3-2 record this season, in contrast to their 3-0 record at home.
Boston currently has an ATS record below .500, sitting at 3-4 at this point. Boston has struggled to cover the spread in their last two road games and has an ATS record of 1-3 on the road, while it is 2-1 at home.
In regard to their over/under record, the Celtics have gone 5-3-0 so far this season. The average over/under line in their games is 226.6 and they have a 2.4 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
In their recent game, the Celtics’ offense concluded with 121 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 120.6 points per contest. Jaylen Brown led the scoring for the Celtics, contributing 28 points. Additionally, Jayson Tatum chipped in with 23 points.
In the current season, the Celtics defense has excelled, sitting 7th in the NBA by allowing 108.4 points per game.
The Celtics defense is coming off a game in which they held the Nets offense to just 43.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 107 points to Brooklyn.
With a 8-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Celtics to secure a 111-109 victory.
Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Raptors (+8)
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Neemias Queta – Foot – Questionable
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Precious Achiuwa – Groin – Questionable
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
