The NBA season is inching closer to the playoffs, and the Toronto Raptors will try to prove something to themselves when they face the hard-attacking Boston Celtics on the road tonight.
In one of the few remaining games on the NBA schedule, the Celtics are looking good in second place in the Eastern and will try to carry their momentum into the postseason.
The Raptors secured an entry into the Play-In Tournament by defeating the Charlotte Hornets this past weekend. This makes tonight’s game especially important among the NBA matchups, and Toronto looks to upset the Raptors vs Celtics odds with another win.
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Odds
Odds Breakdown
The Celtics, at -180, are in front on the moneyline of the NBA odds today, while the Raptors are getting +155. This is partly due to Boston’s position in the standings, but also because the team has won its last three at home. The over/under stands at around 225, which is definitely within reach.
Both teams are anxious for another win, which means there’s greater potential to run up the score. However, Boston has the advantage on the court, as well as in the Raptors vs Celtics odds.
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Matchup Information
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics
Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston, MA.
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 7:40 PM ET.
How to Watch: NBC Sports Boston | TSN
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Toronto Raptors
The raptors have had an even 39-39 season record thus far as they enter their next game. Their scoring average is 113.1 points per game, shooting a 45.9% accuracy rate on field goals. The Raptors’ free throw rate is at 78.4%, while they connect on 33.6% of their free throw attempts.
Additionally, they are averaging 43.0 rebounds per game and hold 1,864 assists for the season, ranking 24th in the sport. However, they do lose possessions through turnovers at an average rate of 11 times per game, hurting their NBA player stats.
The Raptors have an impressive defensive game, with strong efforts to force 16.7 turnovers per game while only shooting 19.8. Their assistance rank is currently at 21, with an incredible 2,036 stops made this year.
According to the Toronto Raptors stats, the defense allows for a 49.1% field goal percentage and 42.1 rebounds per game to be claimed by the opposing team. As for points allowed, they’re fifth in the league at 111.7.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics record stands at 54-24, with their performance this season consistently outdoing the competition. The Celtics have been shooting with an accuracy of 47.6%, and throughout the season, they have scored a total of 9,232 points with an average of 45.2 rebounds every game.
According to the NBA team stats, their assists per game add up to 26.5, and turnovers come to about 13.3 per game. The Celtics tend to commit roughly 19 fouls a game while shooting with an 81% success rate, while the shooting accuracy from the free throw line stands at 7%.
Boston’s ability to force turnovers has also been notable, with an average of 12.8 per game.
The team’s defense allowed opponents to shoot 46.4% from the field, and they were ranked 18th in the league for boards per night (44.1), while their assists allowed per night (23.2) ranked second overall.
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Betting Picks
The Celtics are still taking it easy with Jaylen Brown and Robert Williams as they continue to recover from injuries. This plays into the Raptors vs Celtics odds, which will lean even more toward Boston if they’re in.
The Celtics are out in front in both the conference standings and the NBA picks today, and they’re going to prove to be too much for the Raptors.
- Pick 1: Over/Under, Over 225 (-110)
- Pick 2: Moneyline, Celtics at -180
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