Tonight, the Raptors are hosting the Celtics in a divisional matchup. Boston is favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under is set at 241.

Currently, the Celtics are 30-9 and sit atop the Eastern Conference, while the Raptors are 15-24 and 12th in the East. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET at Scotiabank Arena.

BOSTON CELTICS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +7.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 15th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-113 in favor of the Celtics.
  • Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 18 threes.

Will the Celtics Come Through as Road Favorites?

Boston’s ATS record on the road is 7-12, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games. Overall, their ATS record is 18-19.

In terms of straight-up record, the Celtics are 11-9 on the road this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 1st place with a record of 30-9.

In their most recent game, the Celtics beat the Rockets by a score of 145-113. Boston was favored by 15 points in that game, and they are favored by 7.5 points today. The O/U line for that game was 227 points.

Boston’s O/U record for the season is 22-17, and their games have averaged 233.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 241 points.

In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are in 1st place with a record of 30-9. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 22-6 compared to 8-3 in non-conference games.

When it comes to scoring, the Celtics are one of the most potent offenses in the league, averaging 121.4 points per game (5th). However, they have been even better at home, where they are averaging 124.4 points per game (4th). On the road, they are 7th in the league at 118.6 points per game.

So far this season, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 16th in the league at 99 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Celtics are 11th in the league in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, leading the NBA in both three-pointers made (16.2 per game) and attempts (42.8 per game).

At present, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 9th, allowing 111.6 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Celtics defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.6% while allowing 36.1% from downtown.

Will the Raptors Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

Toronto has lost three straight games and is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-24. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place.

In games vs. the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are 9-17 compared to 6-7 against non-conference opponents. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs vs. the Celtics.

Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 23-15-1, and the over has hit in five straight games. This year, their games have averaged 232.6 points per game.

In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Jazz by a score of 145-113. The O/U line for that game was 242.5, and Toronto was getting 1.5 points. Overall, the Raptors are 20-19 ATS this season.

Heading into the game, the Raptors are 17th in the league in scoring at 115.5 points per game. However, their scoring average is higher on the road (117.5) compared to at home (113.2).

So far this season, Toronto has outscored the NBA scoring average in 48.7% of their games. In terms of pace, the Raptors are 17th in the league at 99 possessions per game.

When it comes to field goal percentage, the Raptors are 10th in the NBA at 48%. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 36% (19th) and are 24th in three-pointers made per game (11.9).

At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 20th in the NBA, permitting 117.1 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Raptors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.2% and allowing 38.8% from beyond the arc.