The Boston Celtics (11-2) welcome the Toronto Raptors (7-4) to TD Garden. The Celtics will attempt to extend their 11-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 12, 2017, and it can be seen on CTV Sportsnet Toronto.
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Odds Preview
The last time the Raptors played, they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 122-118. DeMar DeRozan was Toronto’s leading scorer with 33 points on 10-for-23 shooting. The Raptors held the Pelicans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.5 (below their season average of 21.3) and had a turnover percentage of 10.0 (better than their season average of 12.7).
The Celtics hope to maintain momentum after edging the Charlotte Hornets in their last matchup, 90-87. Boston received a boost from Jaylen Brown, who contributed 10 points and 13 rebounds. Boston dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.4 (below their season average of 24.5) and a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 12.1). Charlotte recorded marks of 14.9 and 12.9, respectively, for those same stats.
This battle pits one of the league’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Toronto ranks fifth in offensive efficiency and Boston is first in defensive efficiency.
Of Toronto’s 11 games, six have finished over the projected point total, while 9 of Boston’s 13 games have finished under the O/U total. The Celtics come into this game with a substantial advantage in both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) records. They are 11-2 SU and 10-2-1 ATS, while the Raptors are 7-4 SU and 6-5 ATS.
This is the first time these teams will meet this year, after the Raptors won three out of four matchups last season. In the most recent game, Toronto won 107-97. The Raptors dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6 and a solid turnover percentage of 8.8. For those same stats, the Celtics were 18.4 and 11.1, respectively.
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Celtics rank fourth in rebounds per game (47.6) while the Raptors rank 21st (41.9).
- Toronto ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (31.7) while Boston ranks 11th (30.8).
- Boston ranks fourth in second chance points allowed per game (9.7) while Toronto ranks 17th (12.5).
- Toronto ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.2) while Boston ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
- Toronto is 4-2 ATS on the road with 4 unders and 2 overs.
- At home, Boston is 4-1-1 ATS with 3 overs and 3 unders.
- In games where they allow under 100 points, Boston is 10-0 and Toronto is 3-0.
- When reaching 100 points, the Raptors are 6-2 and the Celtics are 8-1.
- The Celtics rank fifth in assists allowed per game (20.2) while the Raptors rank 13th (22.4).
- Boston ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (7.7) while Toronto ranks 28th (13.9).
- The Raptors rank fourth in points in the paint per game (48.4) while the Celtics rank 26th (39.2).
- The Celtics rank second in steals allowed per game (6.4) while the Raptors rank seventh (7.5).
- Toronto ranks third in points off turnovers per game (21.1) while Boston ranks 24th (15.1).
Bettings Trends:
- Boston is 3-1-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over in their last five games.
- Over their last five games, Toronto is 1-4 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Celtics’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, down from 8.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 111.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.6 points per game (8.4 above their season average).
