Celtics vs Raptors Pick – NBA Predictions & Odds 4/7/23

The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics meet Friday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.9 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 49 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 24.3 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 19.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and O.G. Anunoby is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.

The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30.2 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.6 points and 3.5 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

The Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Friday games and 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. The Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. The under is 5-2 in Raptors last 7 overall. The under is 4-1 in Celtics last 5 home games. The Raptors are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

These teams played each other on Wednesday, and the Toronto Raptors were competitive in a losing effort. The Celtics don’t have anything to play for, locked into the second seed, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see them sit some guys. The Raptors are still fighting for better seeding in the play-in tournament. Give me the free bucket with the Raptors.