The Boston Celtics (37-23), 3.5-point underdogs, will be at Scotiabank Arena to challenge the Toronto Raptors (44-17) in an Atlantic Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 226 points and it can be seen on TNT at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Odds
Both teams lost as favorites in their last contest. The Raptors (6.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Orlando Magic, 113-98, while the Celtics (10-point favorites) fell to the Chicago Bulls, 126-116. The Toronto game went 5.5 points under the projected point total of 216.5, while the Boston game finished 22.5 points over the projected point total of 219.5.
Boston had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 11.8) while Toronto had a better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 10.7). Toronto was led by Kyle Lowry, who had 19 points and 10 assists. Kyrie Irving, meanwhile had a good game for Boston, putting up 37 points, 10 assists and five rebounds.
In three matchups against each other this season, the Celtics have won two. The two teams combined to put up 225 points in their most recent game, which was just over the projected point total of 223. Boston won 117-108, covering as a 3-point favorite. Boston’s 0.576 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Toronto, who had a mark of 0.484. Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 33 points.
Of the Celtics’ 60 games, 35 have finished over the projected point total. Boston holds records of 37-23 straight up (SU) and 30-29-1 against the spread (ATS).
Games involving the Raptors have a slight tendency to go over the total (54.1 percent). Toronto has a superb 44-17 SU record, but they struggle covering the spread (26-33-2 ATS).
Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Celtics, ATS Winner – Celtics, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Celtics rank seventh in fast break points per game (16.4) while the Raptors rank 13th in fast break points allowed per game (13.4).
- Toronto ranks ninth in points in the paint per game (49.6) while Boston ranks 25th (44.2).
- The Celtics rank third in blocks per game (5.8) while the Raptors rank 14th (5.2).
- Boston ranks second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.4) while Toronto ranks 10th (15.7).
- Boston ranks third in steals allowed per game (6.9) while Toronto ranks 10th (7.3).
- The Raptors rank 10th in three pointers allowed per game (30.2) while the Celtics rank 25th (33.4).
- The Raptors average 45.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. The Celtics rank 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (45.6).
- Toronto averages 13.5 second chance points per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Boston ranks 15th in second chance points allowed per game (13.4).
- Boston ranks second in assists allowed per game (22.9) while Toronto ranks 15th (24.5).
- Boston is 13-3 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Toronto is 10-1.
- The Raptors are 41-12 when they reach 100 points, while the Celtics are 37-18.
- Toronto is 13-17-1 ATS at home, while Boston is 11-17-1 ATS on the road.
- The Celtics have 15 overs and 14 unders in 29 road games.
- The Raptors have 17 overs and 14 unders in 31 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Boston and Toronto have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Celtics are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Raptors are 0-4-1.
- The Celtics have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Boston has defeated opponents by an average of 6.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 115.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.8 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
