The Boston Celtics (9-2) and Toronto Raptors (5-6) square off Friday in the in-season tournament with tip-off from Scotiabank Arena set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 1-0
The Celtics took down the Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 Wednesday without F Jaylen Brown and C Kristaps Porzingis. Both are questionable for Friday. F Jayson Tatum looks like the best player on the planet right now. He’s averaging 28.5 points, 8.8 boards, 4.1 assists and is shooting 51.6% from the floor and 39.8% from distance.
The Raptors were ripped apart by the Milwaukee Bucks 128-112 Wednesday. The Bucks were without F Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the Raptors still had no answer. F Pascal Siakam is averaging just 18.7 points this season, which is down from 24.2 last year.
Celtics at Raptors odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Celtics -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Raptors +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
- Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -7.5 (-105) | Raptors +7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Celtics at Raptors key injuries
Celtics
- G Jaylen Brown (illness) game-time decision
- C Kristaps Porzingis (knee) game-time decision
Raptors
- F O.G. Anunoby (finger) doubtful
- G Gary Trent Jr. (foot) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Celtics at Raptors picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 119, Raptors 105
Moneyline
I like the Celtics here whether Brown and/or Porzingis play. However, not at this price tag.
PASS and look to the spread.
Against the spread
The Celtics are 6-3-2 ATS, and the Raptors are just 5-6 thus far. Boston covered -8.5 a week ago with a 117-94 victory. Boston is averaging 119 points per game (5th), and Toronto is 26th with 108.5. Boston has won 5 meetings in a row, and they have covered this number in the last 2.
Take the CELTICS -7.5 (-105).
Over/Under
This is a fairly low total, but the Raptors have only scored 94, 102 and 93 in the last 3 meetings. Boston is averaging 119 by themselves this season, and we’ll need Toronto to top 100 to cash it. The Raptors have topped 100 in 4 of the last 5 games, and I’ll LEAN OVER 222.5 (-110).
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