Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Odds, AI Picks, and AI Prediction

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At 7:30 ET, the 1st place Celtics (-301) will take on the 12th place Raptors (+243) in a divisional matchup. Toronto (-8) has lost three straight games and will be the underdog at home against Boston (30-9).

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena and can be watched on NBCS. Keep reading for our Celtics vs Raptors Odds and AI Picks.

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Odds	AI Betting Picks
O/U	Under 241.5 -112
ML	Celtics -301
ATS	Raptors +8

Celtics vs Raptors Odds

Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.

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Boston Celtics

As the Celtics look to extend their winning streak to three games, they are favored by 8 points over the Raptors. In their last game against the Rockets, Boston won by a score of 145-113, easily covering the spread (-15).

This season, the Celtics have been favored in 36 of their 39 games and have a record of 28-8 in those games. When favored, they have gone 16-18 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +10.6 points per game.

Boston’s O/U record for the season is 22-17, and their games have averaged 233.1 points per game. Today’s over/under line of 241.5 is higher than 34 of their previous games, and they are 21-13 in games with lower over/under lines.

In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 30-9. This is also the best record in the East. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 22-6 and 8-3 in non-conference games.

On the road, the Celtics are 11-9 straight up and 7-12 against the spread. Their average scoring differential on the road is +4.4 points per game.

Heading into their matchup against the Raptors, the Celtics are one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the NBA. They lead the league in three-point attempts per game at 42.8 and are hitting 37% of their shots from beyond the arc (9th).

Celtics’ Sturdy Defense

On the season, Boston is averaging 121.4 points per game (5th). However, they have been slightly better at home, where they are averaging 124.4 points compared to 118.6 on the road.

When it comes to pace, the Celtics are 16th in the NBA standings at 99 possessions per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, they are 11th in the league at 48%. But, they have been one of the best teams in terms of two-point shooting, hitting 57% of their shots inside the arc (4th).

So far this season, the Celtics have been one of the best defensive teams in the league, ranking 9th in points allowed per game (111.6). They have been especially tough at home, where they are giving up just 108.9 points per game (5th).

One area where Boston has excelled defensively is in terms of free throws allowed. They are giving up just 19.6 made free throws per game (1st). Over their last five games, they have given up just 18.4 made free throws per game (16th).

Overall, opponents have shot 45.2% from the field against the Celtics this season (3rd). Over their last five games, Boston has done a good job of defending the three-point line, holding opponents to just 34.8% shooting from beyond the arc (7th).

Toronto Raptors

This season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 23-15-1, and the over has hit in five straight games. Today’s O/U line of 241.5 is higher than 34 of their previous games, and the average O/U line in their games is 232.6.

Toronto’s last game finished with a combined score of 258 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 242.5. The Raptors lost to the Jazz by a score of 145-113.

Against the spread, Toronto is 20-19 for the season and 13-11 as underdogs. They have lost three straight games ATS as the underdog. At home, they are 9-9 ATS compared to 11-10 on the road.

The Raptors are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-24. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place. As the underdog, they are 7-17 this season.

In their last 10 games, the Raptors are 3-7 and have lost three straight games. In their most recent game, they were 8-point underdogs and lost to the Jazz by 32 points.

Heading into their game against the Celtics, the Raptors have been scoring 115.5 points per game this season, which is 17th in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 117.5 points compared to 113.2 at home.

Raptors’ Defensive Challenges

When it comes to pace, the Raptors are 17th in the league, averaging 99 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Toronto is 10th in the NBA at 48%. They have also been effective inside the arc, making 55% of their two-point attempts.

So far this season, the Raptors have made an average of 11.9 three-pointers per game, which is 24th in the league. They have also been below the NBA scoring average in 51.3% of their games.

When it comes to points allowed per game, the Raptors are 20th in the league at 117.1. This season, opposing teams are shooting 48.8% from the field against Toronto, which is 23rd in the NBA. From beyond the arc, the Raptors are 20th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 38.8%. In terms of free throws made per game, the Raptors are 2nd in the league at 19.9.

Over their last five games, Toronto’s defense has struggled, allowing 131.2 points per game. During that stretch, opposing teams are shooting 52% from the field and 44.6% from three-point range. One area where the Raptors have been solid is in terms of personal fouls, as they rank 25th in the league.

So far this season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average 53.8% of the time vs. Toronto. In terms of rebounds per game, the Raptors are 16th in the league at 43.8, but just 20th in defensive rebounds per game. When it comes to steals and blocked shots, Toronto is 17th and 18th in the NBA, respectively.

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