The Celtics are set to face the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, Nov 11. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET while airing on NBCS. Boston enters this game as 8-point favorites with the total set at 220.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Celtics vs Raptors player props and predictions below.
Celtics vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: Celtics -8
- Total 220.5
Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Nov 11
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: NBCS
Raptors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-2-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Boston has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Is a Win at Boston Possible for the Raptors?
The Raptors will face the Celtics bringing in an overall record of 4-4 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. In away games this season, the Raptors have put together a 2-2 record, whereas they have a 2-2 record when playing at home.
Toronto finished with 127 points in their game against the Mavericks. This total surpasses their season-average of 109.6 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Scottie Barnes who comes into today’s matchup averaging 21.5. Pascal Siakam also heads into the game with a PPG average of 17.4.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 8th in the NBA, permitting 108.5 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 51.4% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 32.5% of their three-point attempts.
Will the Celtics Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Celtics head into today’s action with an overall record of 6-2 and have gone 3-0 over their previous three games. On the road this season, the Celtics have posted a 3-2 record, whereas they have a 3-0 record at home.
In their latest game, the Celtics offense put up 121 points against the Nets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.6% and made 19 threes. In terms of offense, the Celtics have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 17th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 10th in percentage and 2nd in three-pointers made.
Boston’s defense has been playing well, ranking 7th in the NBA with 108.4 points allowed per game.
Inside the arc, the Celtics defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.4% and 33.9% from three-point territory.
Celtics vs. Raptors Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 18.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. For his matchup against the Celtics, we recommend taking the under on Pascal Siakam and his prop bet of 18.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 16.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Under 18.5 Points (-105)
Celtics vs. Raptors Predictions
In this Celtics vs. Celtics matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Raptors at +8. While we project the Celtics to win 111-109, our recommendation is to bet on the Raptors for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 220.5, and our model predicts the Raptors and Celtics to score a combined 220 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Raptors +8