- NBA Predictions for the Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors, 11-16-24
On Saturday, the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics will play in the NBA at the TD Garden. This is a prediction for the Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors game. A Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors pick will be included in this post. Predictions for the Toronto Raptors After losing to the Bucks and Pistons, the Toronto Raptors will next play the Pacers, Wolves, Cavaliers, Pistons, and Pelicans. On average, the Toronto Raptors are scoring 111.5 points on 45.8% of their shots while giving up 119.2 points on 47.8% of their shots. While Gradey Dick averages 20.1 points and 2.6 rebounds, RJ Barrett averages 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is handing out four assists, and Scottie Barnes is the third player to score in double figures. From outside the arc, the Toronto Raptors are shooting 33.2 percent and 75.3 percent.
Boston Celtics Predictions The Boston Celtics will next play the Cavaliers, Wizards, and Timberwolves after defeating the Nets and losing to the Hawks. On 46.1 percent shooting, the Boston Celtics average 121.4 points, while on 46.7 percent shooting, they give up 110.6 points. While Jaylen Brown averages 25.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, Jayson Tatum averages 30.2 points and 7.6 rebounds. Payton Pritchard is pulling down 2.8 rebounds, and Derrick White is the third player to score in double figures. The Boston Celtics are making 81.9 percent of their free throws and 37.3 percent of their shots from beyond the arc. The Boston Celtics pull down 42.8 rebounds per game while giving up 34.4 percent of long-range shots.
Reasons for the Boston Celtics’ victory The Raptors have lost all 14 of their previous games against teams with winning records in the Atlantic Division. With a rest advantage, the Celtics have won all 11 of their previous home games. In eight of their last nine road games against teams with a winning record in the Atlantic Division, the Raptors have failed to cover the spread. In four of their previous five home games against teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Celtics have covered the spread. Facts on Total Points After losing at home, the Raptors have gone over the total points line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs. The Celtics have been favorites in seven of their past eight games against
With six straight losses and three games without scoring 100 points, it appears that the ailments are beginning to catch up to the Toronto Raptors. It won’t help to play on the end of a back-to-back. Having said that, you don’t typically see this line in the NBA. Additionally, as a double-digit favorite, the Celtics are 4-6 ATS in their last ten games. Since March, the Celtics have also suffered five straight losses as a double-digit favorite. For good reason, the line is what it is, but for me, it’s still Toronto and the points or pass.
