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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction 11-16-24 NBA Picks

Toronto Raptors (2-10) vs. Boston Celtics (10-3)
November 16, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -16.5; Over/Under: +229
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The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics meet Saturday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Pick.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Bucks and Pistons, and they play the Pacers, Wolves, Cavs, Pistons, and Pelicans next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 47.8 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Gradey Dick is averaging 20.1 points and 2.6 rebounds. Scottie Barnes is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickley is dishing 4 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.


Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics beat the Nets, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Cavaliers, Wizards, and Timberwolves next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 121.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30.2 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.4 points and 7.2 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Raptors have lost each of their last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Celtics have won each of their last 11 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
  • The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Celtics have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Raptors’ last eight games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games as favorites against the Raptors have gone UNDER the total points line.

Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

The injuries look like they’re starting to catch up to the Toronto Raptors, as they’ve lost 6 straight games and have failed to top 100 points in 3 straight games. Playing on the end of a back-to-back won’t help matters. With all that said, this line is something you usually don’t see in the NBA. Also, the Celtics are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games as a double-digit favorite. The Celtics also have 5 outright losses as a double-digit favorite since March. The line is what it is for good reason, but it’s still Toronto and the points or pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Toronto Raptors +16.5

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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