Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Preview
The Celtics and Raptors are set to face off at 7:30 ET on NBCS. The Raptors will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.
The Celtics are favored in this Atlantic division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 217.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Toronto Raptors – Boston Celtics odds
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Celtics and Raptors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Celtics have a record of 3-0. The Celtics also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 207 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Through their last ten road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 4-5-1. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Toronto has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Coming into today’s game vs. the Raptors, the Celtics are looking to build on their above .500 record of 9-2. In road games, the Celtics have a 4-2 record this season, in contrast to their 5-0 record when playing at home.
The Celtics have covered the spread successfully in their previous four games and maintain an overall ATS record of 6-4. On the road, the Celtics have an ATS record of 2-3, as opposed to a 4-1 record against the spread when playing at home.
The Celtics have recorded an 6-5-0 in terms of their over/under record for this season. In their games, the average over/under line is 225.5, and they maintain a -0.1 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Celtics’ offense finished with 117 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 119.4 points per contest. Leading the Celtics in scoring vs. the 76ers was Jayson Tatum with his 29 points. Derrick White also added 27 points for the Celtics.
So far, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 4th in the league at 106.0 points per contest.
Most recently, the Celtics’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 107 points to the 76ers.
A victory against the Celtics would bring the Raptors’record back to .500, considering their current overall season record of 5-6. Away from their home court, the Raptors have a 2-3 record this season, in contrast to their 3-3 record at home.
So far, Toronto is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 5-6. During this season, Toronto has a 1-2 record against the spread as favorites and 4-4 as underdogs.
The Raptors have recorded an 5-6-0 in terms of their over/under record for this season. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 191.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 220.9.
Coming off their recent game, the Raptors offense tallied 112 points in a matchup against the Bucks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.6%, and they made 9 threes. Scottie Barnes led the scoring for the Raptors, contributing 29 points. Additionally, Jakob Poeltl chipped in with 13 points.
So far, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 8th in the league at 110.9 points per contest.
The Toronto defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Toronto.
With the Celtics being favored by 7, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 113-109 in favor of the Celtics.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Raptors (+7)
- Projecting a combined 222 points, we like the over
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- OG Anunoby – Finger – Doubtful
- Gary Trent Jr. – Foot – Probable
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Al Horford – Toe – Probable
- Kristaps Porzingis – Knee – Questionable
- Jaylen Brown – Illness – Questionable
