NBA Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Betting Preview

On Wednesday, April 5, the Toronto Raptors head to Boston to take on the Celtics in a meaningful game for both teams. Boston remains 2 games behind Milwaukee for the Eastern Conference’s top seed. Toronto has clinched a play-in berth but would love to play as the 7-seed and not the 9-seed.

Which team steps it up in this?

We will now preview the game plus our betting prediction for this basketball contest. Keep reading for NBA betting lines, analysis, and a free pick for Celtics vs. 76ers.

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NBA Odds: Boston -3.5 / Toronto +140 / Boston -165 / O/U 225.5
When: Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30 pm ET
Where:TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV / Streaming: NBA TV/TSN

Why Bet on Toronto versus Boston?

Not counting Toronto’s April 4 matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, the Raptors are on fire. Toronto has won 4-of-5 straight up.

During the stretch, the Toronto Raptors have covered in 3 of the 5 with a single loss and a push. Toronto lost by just 2 points in the last head-to-head against the Celtics, falling 106-104 as a 3.5 points underdog.

Toronto Raptors Offensive Averages

Points/G: 113.1
FG %: 45.9
3PT %: 33.6
FT %: 78.4
Rebounds/G: 43.0

Toronto Raptors Defensive Averages

Points/G: 111.7
FG %: 49.1
3PT %: 37.6
FT %: 79.9
Rebounds/G: 42.1

Why Bet on Boston versus Toronto?

Boston understands the situation. The Boston Celtics have only a few games and a few days left in the regular season to overtake Milwaukee and grab the Eastern Conference’s top spot.

No doubt, it will be easier for the Cs to return to the NBA Finals if they have home field throughout. So we should expect Boston to give it their all in this game. Not only that, but the Celtics battle the Raptors at home.

Boston Celtics Offensive Averages

Points/G: 118.4
FG %: 47.6
3PT %: 37.7
FT %: 81.7
Rebounds/G: 45.2

Boston Celtics Defensive Averages

Points/G: 111.8
FG %: 46.4
3PT %: 34.9
FT %: 76.7
Rebounds/G: 44.1

Toronto at Boston Betting Trends

Raptors are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games
Toronto is 3-3 ATS in their last 6 on the road
Over is 7-4 in the Raptors’ last 11 games
Celtics are 4-2 ATS in their last 6
Boston is 3-1 ATS in their last 4 at home
Over is 6-2 in the Celtics’ last 8 games

Starting Lineups

Toronto Raptors
Gary Trent Jr., O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa

Boston Celtics
Marcus Smart, Derrick Williams, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, Robert WIlliams

Injuries

Toronto Raptors
Otto Porter Jr. (foot – out), Dalano Banton (hip – out), Fred VanVleet (ribs – out)

Boston Celtics
Danilo Gallinari (knee – out), Jayson Tatum (wrist – out)

Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics Betting Odds and Prediction

Both teams are dominating against the spread. Without knowing the spread in this game, it’s difficult to determine which team wins and covers.

One thing to note, though, is that Boston is 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games at home. Not only that, but Boston is 4-2 ATS in their last 6. What it tells us is that the Celtics, the second choice based on odds to win the NBA Championship after the Milwaukee Bucks, are tightening the screws in preparation for a long playoff run.

Boston is going to remain sharp in this. Toronto is playing great, but the Raptors can’t hang with a Celtics side looking for home court and with their eyes on rings. Beantown wins and covers no matter the spread.

NBA Pick: Boston Celtics | Bet Raptors @ Celtics Today
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