Toronto Raptors (7-25) vs. Boston Celtics (23-9)
December 31, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -16.5; Over/Under: +230.5
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The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics meet Tuesday 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 Grizzlies and Hawks, and they play the Nets, Magic, and Bucks next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.4 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 7.8 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the 76ers, split with the Pacers, and play the Timberwolves, Rockets, and Thunder next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 119.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.5 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.9 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Injury Report
Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are questionable for the Celtics. Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet would get more playing time for the Celtics if either player can’t go. Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett remain out for the Raptors. Bruno Fernando, Davion Mitchell, and Grady Dick are questionable. The Raptors have been one of the most injured teams in the NBA all season.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 17 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 games following a home loss.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four day games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Raptors’ last eight day games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Celtics’ last seven home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
As I’ve said all season, the Boston Celtics have the ability to blow most teams out on any given night. The problem is, the Celtics are 8-13 ATS in their last 21 games as a double-digit favorite. The Celtics have outright lost 2 of their last 4 games as a double-digit favorite. The Celtics keep getting these inflated lines and aren’t cashing tickets. The Raptors are 19-12-1 ATS on the season, and they’ve covered 3 of their last 4 games against the Celtics. This is also an early, weird start on a weekday. Give me the Raptors and the points.
