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The Toronto Raptors (2-11) take on the Boston Celtics (10-3) Saturday at TD Garden. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Raptors vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Boston won 4-0 last year
The Raps fell 99-95 to the Detroit Pistons Friday night, failing to cover as 2.5-point dogs. C Jakob Poeltl had a monstrous night with 25 points, 19 boards and 3 blocks, but it wasn’t enough. Toronto has lost 6 straight and 10 of 11.
The Celtics took care of the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday night with a 139-114 count as 10.5-point favorites. F Jayson Tatum narrowly missed a triple-double with 36 points, 9 boards and 10 assists while going 5-for-6 from distance. The Celtics have won 3 of 4 thanks to a stunning 117-116 home loss to Atlanta the previous night as 16-point favorites.
Raptors at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at at 10:47 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +950 (bet $100 to win $950) | Celtics -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Raptors +16.5 (-115) | Celtics -16.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Raptors at Celtics key injuries
Raptors
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- G Scottie Barnes (eye) out
- G Bruce Brown (knee) out
- C Kelly Olynyk (back) out
- G Immanuel Quickley (elbow) out
Celtics
- G Jrue Holiday (knee) questionable
- C Kristaps Porzingis (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Raptors at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 121, Raptors 99
Moneyline
I mentioned Boston’s stunning loss to the Hawks for a reason. Not because I think Toronto is going to win — but because crazy things happen. That’s why you don’t risk $2,000 to win $100 on a regular season game.
Player props weren’t available at press time.
PASS.
Against the spread
While Toronto is 2-11 on the year, it’s 8-6 ATS. The problem, though, is it’s 1-4 ATS in the last 5. So you can’t trust it, and I trust Boston to win by 17+ more. Boston is 3-2 when favored by 10+ in its last 5 attempts.
Take the CELTICS -16.5 (-105).
Over/Under
The Raptors have cashed 5 straight Unders, and Boston is 3-4 O/U in its last 7. Head-to-head, the Over is just 1-6-1 in the last 8 meetings.
I’ll take the UNDER 229.5 (-110).
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