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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