The Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Wizards and Lakers, and they play the Bucks next. The Celtics have won 9 of their last 11 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 115.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 29 points and 6 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 17.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Lakers and Hornets, and they play the Knicks next. The Raptors have won 14 of their last 19 games.
The Toronto Raptors are averaging 117.8 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.5 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.3 points and 7.9 rebounds. RJ Barrett is the third double-digit scorer, and Immanuel Quickly is dishing 6.4 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last seven day games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight day games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Raptors have lost 23 of their last 25 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have won 11 of their last 12 games against the Raptors.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last six home games against the Celtics have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors Player Facts
- Scottie Barnes rank 1st in the league for total steals + blocks (73) this season.
- Ja’Kobe Walter ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- The Celtics are allowing just 101.1 points per 48 minutes while Neemias Queta are on the floor this season – lowest mark of any qualified player in the league.
- Jordan Walsh is one of only four players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Raptors rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (32.8%).
- The Raptors rank 1st for fast break points (490) this season.
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (5.7).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
Raptors vs Celtics Injury Report
RJ Barrett is out for the Raptors with a knee injury. Jamison Battle is doubtful and Immanuel Quickley is questionable.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury.
Raptors vs Celtics Prediction
The Raptors have made us money this season, but they’ve lost 4 of their last 5 games and have failed to cover their last 6 games. The Raptors are also dealing with a few injuries. The Celtics have figured things out after a slow start to the season, as they’re 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Celtics have also owned the Raptors in recent meetings, which includes wins in 9 of the last 10 games. It looks like Brown isn’t on the injury report either, making the Celtics whole outside of Tatum. We’re laying a bucket. I have to side with the Celtics and the cheap line.