NBA Betting Preview: Raptors vs Celtics
The Toronto Raptors battle the Boston Celtics in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Focus on Points in Raptors at Celtics
There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 220.5 points between the Raptors and the Celtics. Our prediction is priced up at -112 which looks well worth taking.
Celtics Have 9 Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups
Toronto Raptors won their previous game by a 128-96 scoreline. It was on the road against Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. RJ Barrett led the way with 25 points, while Collin Murray-Boyles added 19 and Brandon Ingram chipped in 17.
Boston Celtics won last time out by a 133-101 scoreline. On the road against Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, they made it back-to-back wins. Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum recorded 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Neemias Queta had 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Celtics triumphed 125-117 when they last played the Raptors. This head-to-head was played at TD Garden. It’s been four victories on the bounce for the Celtics when playing the Raptors. On the head-to-head front, they have won 9 of the past 10.
Celtics
52
25
0.675
114.6
107.1
7.5
26-11
26-14
9-5
33-15
8-2
2W
Raptors
43
34
0.558
114.5
112.1
2.4
21-17
22-17
4-10
30-17
5-5
1W
Toronto Raptors – Last 10 Games
The Raptors have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.6 points, 40.2 rebounds, 34.4 assists, 10.3 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 52.4% from the field and 70.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 113.5 points and 40.4 rebounds per contest.
RJ Barrett is averaging 20.4 points, Jakob Poeltl 5.9 rebounds and Scottie Barnes 9.4 assists, while Ja’Kobe Walter averages 2.6 (54.2%) 3-pointers made.
Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games
The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.3 points, 47.5 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 6.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field and 82.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 107.7 points and 38.4 rebounds.
Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.1 points and 4.9 assists, while Jayson Tatum has an average of 9.5 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 3.5 (47.3%) 3-pointers made.
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
There are odds of -112 available for our NBA pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 220.5 in total.
We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.
Key Raptors vs Celtics stats:
The 220.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Raptors games.The 220.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Raptors games.The 220.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Raptors games.The 220.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Celtics games.Over 220.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has averaged 33.25 points in the past 4 home games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -105.
Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds
Derrick White (Celtics) has scored an average of 10 points in the past 4 games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -106 to go below the line.
Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Celtics to win 116-108 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.
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Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Taking No Chances With Celtics
At betting odds of -455 with the sportsbooks, Boston Celtics are regarded as 82% likely to win this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Toronto Raptors are trading at +350.
The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 219.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Over 219.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Points
The favorite to score most points is Jaylen Brown. You can get -120 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -106 that he goes Under.
Player Points
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Player Assists
Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Derrick White (Celtics)
Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Brandon Ingram (Raptors)
R.J. Barrett (Raptors)
Player Rebounds
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Scottie Barnes (Raptors)
Jakob Poeltl (Raptors)
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TD Garden
Celtics Have Bossed Recent Head-to-Heads at TD Garden
The Celtics have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, scoring 114.20 points per contest and conceding 105.10.
The Raptors own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 115.00 points per contest and giving up 116.90.
The Celtics beat the Raptors 125-117 in their most recent meeting at TD Garden. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have recorded nine wins, with the Raptors winning once.
Boston Celtics Home Stats
8-2
219.30
114.20
105.10
3
7
Toronto Raptors Away Stats
3-7
231.90
115.00
116.90
7
3
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O220.5 = Games Over 220.5 Points
U220.5 = Games Under 220.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Toronto Raptors Stats
Boston Celtics Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
+10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
-10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 234.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 231.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 220.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 220.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.60 pts and allowed 113.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 116.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 225.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 219.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 220.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 220.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 107.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.20 pts and allowed 105.10 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 34.00 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 18.40 (70.5%)
Rebounds: Total 40.2, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 30.10
Assists: 34.40
Blocks: 5.50
Steals: 10.30
Turnovers : 13.40
Personal Fouls: 22.10
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 18.80 (70.68%)
Rebounds: Total 39.3, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 28.50
Assists: 29.70
Blocks: 5.30
Steals: 9.50
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 21.70
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 26.70 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 19.20 (82.4%)
Rebounds: Total 47.5, Offensive 11.20, Defensive 36.30
Assists: 24.80
Blocks: 3.80
Steals: 6.10
Turnovers : 11.50
Personal Fouls: 18.10
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 25.50 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 18.80 (86.24%)
Rebounds: Total 49.1, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 36.80
Assists: 26.20
Blocks: 4.50
Steals: 6.10
Turnovers : 12.90
Personal Fouls: 17.50
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Jordan Williams
NBA Analyst
About the Analyst
Jordan Williams is an NBA Analyst with over 12 years of experience as a basketball odds compiler and betting analyst. Based in Los Angeles, he specialises in NBA market pricing, utilising efficiency-based metrics and first-hand game insight to identify long-term betting value.
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