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Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (40-40) and Boston Celtics (55-25) meet Friday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics lead this season’s series 3-0 straight up (SU) and 2-1 against the spread (ATS), with the Under hitting in all 3 meetings.

The Celtics covered the spread as 2-point home underdogs in a 97-93 win on Wednesday in the most recent meeting between these teams. G Malcolm Brogdon had 29 points as Boston secured the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference. F Pascal Siakam finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who are 1 game behind 8th-place Atlanta in the East.

Toronto is 6-4 SU and 6-3-1 ATS in its last 10 games, while Boston is 7-3 SU and ATS.

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Raptors at Celtics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Celtics -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +1.5 (-115) | Celtics -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Raptors at Celtics key injuries

Raptors

None

Celtics

G Malcolm Brogdon (back) questionable
G Marcus Smart (neck) questionable
G Derrick White (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 107, Celtics 104

Moneyline

BET RAPTORS (+100).

Expecting Boston to beat Toronto 4 times in 1 season is a tough ask. The Raptors have been a good bounce-back team lately and have won their last 3 games after failing to cover in their previous contest. Boston’s backcourt is banged up and the Celtics should struggle to beat this well-coached Raptors team twice in 3 days.

Against the spread

PASS.

The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after failing to cover in their previous contest. Toronto +1.5 (-115) should hit, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the spread when the Raptors should win straight up. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 222.5 (-115).

The Under is 5-2 in Toronto’s last 7 games and 4-1 in Boston’s last 5 at home.

The Under has hit in 6 of the last 7 meetings between these teams and should cash again Friday as both teams continue to play well defensively.

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Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (40-39) and Boston Celtics (54-25) meet Wednesday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors covered the spread as 15.5-point favorites Tuesday with a 120-100 win at the Charlotte Hornets. F Pascal Siakam had 22 points for the Raptors, who have won 5 of their last 6 games.

The Celtics covered as 3.5-point underdogs Tuesday in a 103-101 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers. G Derrick White scored a team-high 26 points in the absence of F Jaylen Brown (back).

The Celtics lead this season series 2-0 (1-1 against the spread) and the Under has hit in both meetings. Toronto covered as a 3.5-point home underdog in a 106-104 loss as the Under (225.5) cashed in the most recent meeting Jan. 21.

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Raptors at Celtics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Celtics -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +2.5 (-110) | Celtics -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Raptors at Celtics key injuries

Raptors

G Gary Trent Jr. (back) questionable

Celtics

C Al Horford (back) out
G Marcus Smart (neck) questionable
F Jayson Tatum (hip) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 119, Celtics 110

Moneyline

BET RAPTORS (+110).

Toronto has won 5 of 6 and has been playing some of its best basketball of the season. The Celtics are not as healthy as the Raptors and are coming off an intense game at the 76ers. Toronto is off back-to-back easy wins at the shorthanded Hornets and should be better rested than the Celtics as it fights for higher seeding in the Eastern Conference standings.

Against the spread

PASS.

Toronto has been playing up to the level of its competition lately and is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600. If you prefer to take the 2.5 points (-110) with the Raptors, I wouldn’t blame you.

I have Toronto winning straight up, so I’m not going to bother taking the points and paying the higher -110 price with the spread.

Over/Under

BET OVER 223.5 (-115).

The Over is 9-3 in Toronto’s last 12 games after a win by more than 10 points and 6-2 in its last 8 on the road.

The Over has hit in 6 of Boston’s last 9 contests and should cash again Wednesday as both teams continue to produce high-scoring games.

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Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (6-5) travel to TD Garden Wednesday to take on the Boston Celtics (4-6). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Raptors at Celtics odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Raptors, led by a trio of ultra-talented forwards (rookie Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam) are coming in as underdogs. Siakam just made his season debut, scoring 15 in 25 minutes.

Toronto lost by 13 to the Nets in their last outing. It’s been a season of streaks for the Raptors, having won five straight and now having lost two in a row. They’ll face a Jaylen Brown-less Celtics.

The Cs will undoubtedly depend on G Dennis Schroder and SF Jayson Tatum. Tatum is averaging 23.6 points per game yet is shooting under 40 percent from the field.

Raptors at Celtics odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:43 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Celtics -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +2.5 (-115) | Celtics -107 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 209.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Raptors at Celtics key injuries

Raptors

None impacting gambling odds

Celtics

SF Jaylen Brown (hamstring) out

Raptors at Celtics odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 108, Celtics 104

Money line

BET on the RAPTORS (+110) as the best value in this match.

While Tatum will be the best player on the court, Anunoby, Barnes, and Siakam may be the next three. All three are also above-average defenders which makes it ideal for taking on a Brown-less Cs.

The Raptors have the 10th-best defensive rating. They also have the 14th-best offensive rating. The Celtics are below them in each.

They shouldn’t be underdogs, so get them while you can. With Fred VanVleet running the show and defensive-minded Gary Trent Jr. also on the roster, the Raptors are loaded with talent.

The Raptors also crash the boards hard, ranking first in offensive rebounding rate. The Celtics are in the bottom ten in defensive rebounding rate. Expect the Raptors to dominate the glass and the game.

Against the spread

PASS on the Raptors +2.5 (-115) as I’m not a fan of hanging a couple of points on the underdogs. I’d rather go straight for the money line here as it provides plus-money value.

Over/Under

“LEAN” on the OVER 209.5 (-110) as the better of two sides.

The Raptors are 10th and the Celtics are 12th in defensive rating. The Cs, with veteran Al Horford down low and Marcus Smart on the perimeter, have top-tier defenders.

Also, both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in pace with the Raptors second to last. With that in mind, this should be a close, half-court heavy matchup.

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Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (0-1) drop by TD Garden Friday for a 7:30 p.m. ET game against the Boston Celtics (0-1). Below, we look at the Raptors vs. Celtics odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Toronto got clubbed by the Washington Wizards 98-83 in its season opener as a 2.5-point home favorite. The Raptors held the Wizards to just 19% from behind the arc but were outscored 56-40 in the paint.

Boston lost a thrilling double-overtime game 138-134 at the New York Knicks Wednesday. Guard Jaylen Brown scored 46 points on 16-for-30 shooting with 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Like Toronto, Boston lost its season opener because New York outscored the Celtics 60-42 in the paint.

Boston beat Toronto in all three regular-season meetings last year (2-1 against the spread). Forward Jayson Tatum had his way with the Raptors last season, averaging 28.0 points per game on 70.3% true shooting (.532/.529/.862) with 8.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.

Raptors at Celtics odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Celtics -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +6.5 (-110) | Celtics -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Raptors at Celtics key injuries

Raptors

PF Pascal Siakam (shoulder) out

Celtics

SG Josh Richardson (head) probable
PG Marcus Smart (knee) probable
C Al Horford (reconditioning) questionable

Raptors at Celtics odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 112, Raptors 102

Money line

PASS because Boston is the right side in this game but the Celtics (-220) is a little out of my price range for most favorites in NBA regular-season action.

Against the spread

BET the CELTICS -6.5 (-110) for 1 unit because I’m much lower on Toronto’s roster this season than Boston’s and I expect a bounce-back game from Tatum after a rough opening night.

Tatum crushed the Raptors last season and Toronto’s wing defense has to be weakened with Siakam out of the lineup. Tatum was 7-of-30 against the Knicks Thursday and missed a whole bunch of shots he usually makes.

I have more faith in Boston’s ability to play interior defense than Toronto’s. The Celtics have a quality rim protector in C Robert Williams and should be getting Horford back Friday.

VanVleet being the focal point of Toronto’s offense is concerning for the long term and in this matchup. Celtics guard Marcus Smart has defended VanVleet well when they’ve met.

VanVleet is scoring just 7.7 points per game on 23.9% field goal shooting (25.0% 3-point shooting) against Smart in their six meetings.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 218.5 (-112) for a half unit because this is a “Pros vs. Joe’s” game with the presumed sharp money backing the Under but the public is betting the Over according to Pregame.com at the time of publishing.

Typically, it’s wise in sports betting to follow the money especially when it’s flowing in the opposite direction as the public.

Toronto scored just 83 points against a Washington team who’s been terrible defensively for the past few seasons and is incorporating new players into its scheme.

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Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Toronto Raptors (17-18) visit the surging Boston Celtics (18-17) Thursday on the second half of a back-to-back. Tip-off at TD Garden will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Raptors-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The grossly undermanned Raptors suffered a 129-105 loss at the hands of the Detroit Pistons on their 2020-21 home court of Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday. The 24-point loss was Toronto’s worst of the season. The Raptors were without three of their top-five leading scorers.

The Celtics have won three straight home games to get back above .500. They beat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-112 Tuesday. All three victories were by 6 or fewer points.

Boston has beaten Toronto by scores of 126-114 and 120-106 this season. This will be the final meeting of the regular season.

Raptors at Celtics: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Celtics -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Raptors +8 (-110) | Celtics -8 (-110)
Over/Under: 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at Celtics: Key injuries

Raptors

PG Malachi Flynn (health and safety protocols) out
PG Fred VanVleet (health and safety protocols) out
SF OG Anunoby (health and safety protocols) out
PF Pascal Siakam (health and safety protocols) out

Celtics

SG Marcus Smart (calf) out

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Raptors at Celtics: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Celtics 128, Raptors 116

Money line (ML)

The Celtics are the right side, but the -350 money line price is far too chalky to warrant a wager.

The Raptors are far too shorthanded to pose a real threat, and the Celtics should have plenty of motivation to create some separation in the Eastern Conference standings heading into the All-Star break.

PASS and look to the spread.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The CELTICS -8 (-110) have topped the Raptors twice by double-digit margins this season and have everything in their favor for Thursday’s matchup. Toronto remains shorthanded, and that’ll be seen even more on the second night of a back-to-back.

SG Norman Powell led the Raps with 36 points in Wednesday’s blowout loss. PG Kyle Lowry added 21 but just three other players scored in double digits. Toronto was worse on defense with three Pistons players topping 20 points and six putting up double digits. The Raps were outrebounded by 14 and allowed the Pistons to shoot .527 from the field.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 217.5 (-110) as Toronto’s defense was absent Wednesday, and the back-to-back will emphasize the weakness of the shortened bench. The Raptors and Pistons sailed past a projected total of 211 Wednesday.

Boston hit the Over in six of its last eight games and hung 120-plus points on the Raps twice this season.

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Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics NBA odds and lines, with basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Toronto Raptors (12-13) wrap up a six-game road trip with a Thursday game against the Boston Celtics (12-11) at TD Garden. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Raptors-Celtics NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The Raptors crushed the Washington Wizards 137-115 Wednesday. They jumped out to a 40-28 lead after 12 minutes and won the fourth quarter 34-22 to easily cover a 5.5-point spread as favorites. It was Toronto’s fifth win in its last six games and it covered the spread in each victory while playing to the Over in seven straight games.

The Celtics are coming off back-to-back losses to the Phoenix Suns (100-91) and Utah Jazz (122-108) Sunday and Tuesday, respectively. They just finished a five-game road trip of their own and will play their first home game since Jan. 30 – a 96-95 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Raptors at Celtics: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Money line: Raptors +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Celtics -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Raptors +3.5 (-105) | Celtics -3.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Raptors at Celtics: Key injuries

Raptors

SF OG Anunoby (calf) questionable
PF Yuta Watanabe (ankle) questionable

Celtics

SG Marcus Smart (calf) out

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Raptors at Celtics: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Celtics 113, Raptors 107

Money line (ML)

The Celtics (-175) should win this game but PASS on the pricey money line. There’s too much risk for too little reward against a Raptors team playing its best basketball of the season. Toronto is third in the NBA in net rating (9.6) over its last five games, all on the road.

Boston has dropped three of four and five of seven and has a net rating of minus-3.8 over the seven-game window; however, the Celtics are returning home and have the rest advantage over the Raps. Toronto is 0-4 straight up with a rest disadvantage and 0-3 on the second half of a back-to-back.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The CELTICS -3.5 (-115) should be backed to win by at least 4 points for a more worthwhile return on investment.

The Raptors are third in the league in 3-point attempts per game (41.3) and fifth in 3-point percentage (39.1%) but the Celtics allow the seventh-fewest attempts (32.9) and eighth-lowest success rate (36.1%) from behind the arc.

Both teams are in the bottom six in total rebounding but the Celtics give up the seventh-fewest rebounds per game (42.7) to the Raptors’ 44.9 opponent rebounds per game.

The Atlantic Division rivals met Jan. 4 in Toronto’s 2020-21 home of Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., and the C’s came away with a 126-114 victory as 6.5-point underdogs.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 222.5 (-110). As noted above, the Raptors have been on a run of Overs but the Celtics have the best defense they’ve faced with just 109.8 points allowed per game.

A cold night beyond the 3-point arc could quickly lower Toronto’s offensive output.

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