The Toronto Raptors (4-4) and Boston Celtics (6-2) meet Saturday at TD Garden. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Boston won all 4 games last season
The Raptors covered the spread as 4-point underdogs in a 127-116 win at the Dallas Mavericks as the Over (226) hit Wednesday. F Pascal Siakam had 31 points and 12 rebounds as Toronto won back-to-back games for the 1st time this season.
The Celtics covered as 11.5-point home favorites with a 121-107 win vs. the Brooklyn Nets on Friday as the Under (229.5) cashed. F Jaylen Brown scored 28 points, and Boston avoided a 3rd straight loss.
The Celtics covered in 3 of 4 meetings last season, and the Under went 3-1.
Raptors at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:05 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Raptors +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Celtics -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +7.5 (-105) | Celtics -7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Raptors at Celtics key injuries
Raptors
- C Precious Achiuwa (groin) questionable
Celtics
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Raptors at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 120, Raptors 110
Moneyline
The Celtics (-350) have lost 2 of their last 3 games and shouldn’t overlook the Raptors, who caught Dallas flatfooted last time out. However, there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Boston should also cover the spread.
PASS. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.
Against the spread
The Raptors are just 1-6 ATS vs. Boston in the last 7 meetings and are rolling out their thinnest roster in years after losing G Fred VanVleet in the offseason. Toronto should let down after back-to-back impressive road wins and come out flat vs. the much more talented Celtics.
Boston’s in the same division as the Raptors and always seems to play above expectation when it faces them. Don’t expect the Celtics to underestimate Toronto after losing 2 of their last 3 games overall.
BET CELTICS -7.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The Raptors have started to slip defensively and have allowed 111 or more points in 4 straight games. The Celtics have scored 119 or more points in 5 of their last 7 and should help the Over hit as they keep their foot on the gas in order to avoid a 3rd loss in 4 games.
BET OVER 222.5 (-115).
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