The Toronto Raptors (21-10) visit the rival Boston Celtics (22-7) Saturday, as the two sides meet for the second time this week. Tip-off at TD Garden is set for 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Raptors-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Raptors at Celtics: Key injuries
Raptors
- C Marc Gasol (hamstring) out
- SG Norman Powell (shoulder) out
- PF Pascal Siakam (groin) out
- PG Matt Thomas (finger) out
- C Dewan Hernandez (ankle) out
Celtics
- C Vincent Poirier (finger) out
- SG Marcus Smart (eye) questionable
- C Robert Williams III (hip) out
Raptors at Celtics: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Celtics 123, Raptors 108
Moneyline (ML)
The Celtics (-278) are large favorites at home coming off Wednesday’s 118-102 victory over the Raptors (+220) at home. The Raptors have been off since the Christmas Day defeat, while the Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-117 Friday.
Boston is 13-1 at home for the season and Toronto is 8-6 on the road. The Celtics’ win streak is up to five games, while the injury-riddled Raptors have dropped two in a row for just the second time this season. The Celtics would be the play, but these odds involve too much chalk as a $10 bet on an outright Boston win would profit just $3.60.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Get a better profit margin by backing the CELTICS (-6.5, -106) on the spread. They’ll need to win by at least 7 points for the bet to cash. Boston failed to cover Friday as a 13.5-point favorite over the Cavaliers, but it’s still 18-9 against the spread and 9-4 at home. Toronto is 18-13 ATS overall and 7-7 on the road.
The Celtics won each of the two head-to-head meetings this season by 6 and 16 points. Toronto’s injuries will be more of a factor late in the game than Boston’s back-to-back.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the OVER 216.5 (-106) with the Raptors lacking top defenders in Gasol and Siakam. Boston topped 110 points in each of its last four games and Wednesday’s contest played to a combined point total of 220.
Esten’s NBA betting record: 116-81
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