Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/07/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, April 7, 2023

Venue:  TD Garden, Boston, MA

Where to Watch:  NBCS-BOS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Raptors +2.5, Celtics -2.5; Over/Under:  222.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Raptors +2.5, Celtics -2.5; Over/Under:  222.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Raptors +2.5, Celtics -2.5; Over/Under:  222.5 points

Toronto Raptors:  40-40 (5th place, Atlantic Division)

Boston Celtics:  55-25 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

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Toronto Raptors:  6-4 last 10

Boston Celtics:  7-3 last 10

The Raptors are coming into this game with a 40-40 record overall and they are 14-26 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Boston Celtics in their last game. Pascal Siakam led the team in points in that game with 28 while Scottie Barnes was next on the team with 18 points. Scottie Barnes and Fred VanVleet each led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Pascal Siakam led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 41.1% from the field, 18.2% from 3-point range, and 76.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.3 PPG against them. The Raptors have an ATS record of 40-38-2 this season and their O/U record is 44-36.

The Celtics are coming into this game with a 55-25 record overall and they are 30-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Toronto Raptors in their last game. Malcolm Brogdon led the team in points in that game with 29 while Jaylen Brown was next on the team with 25 points. Jaylen Brown led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Jaylen Brown led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 42.7% from the field, 28.9% from 3-point range, and 55.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.5 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 44-36 this season and their O/U record is 40-38-2.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have been great all season with their 55-25 record overall and they are 30-9 in their home games too. They are one of the best teams in the East and the entire NBA this season and they just beat this Raptors team in their last game. The Raptors are only 40-40 overall but they have been terrible in their road games with a 14-26 road record. They have been playing well over the last few weeks but they have already clinched a spot in the play-in games and they will be focused on getting to those games healthy so they can have a chance at a playoff series. The Celtics have also clinched their spot in the playoffs and don't need to win this game either but their talent and depth is just a lot better than the Raptors here, they should win this game at home still. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game.

Raptors Celtics Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, April 7, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Celtics 108 Raptors 99.

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Toronto Raptors: 14-27 ATS after allowing 100 points or less. 17-24 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or less. 14-4 OVER after scoring 105 points or less.

Boston Celtics: 24-13 ATS after playing a home game. 19-9 ATS off a home win. 23-15 OVER in home games.

Toronto Raptors:  O. Porter Jr. (SF) out for season - Toe.

Boston Celtics:  P. Pritchard (PG) Ques Fri - Heel. M. Smart (PG) Ques Fri - Neck. J. Tatum (SF) Ques Fri - Hip. A. Horford (C) Ques Fri - Back. D. Gallinari (SF) out for season - Knee.

“We weren’t that sluggish. They were just really fast and we weren’t as fast as they were. I just kept saying, ‘They’re really moving’ so we had to pick it up a half-notch. We switched to zone and got a bunch of stops in a row and obviously got the ... 3-ball going. Fifteen out of 33 is a really good night on 3-pointers.” - Nick Nurse after his team’s win against the Hornets in their game on Tuesday.

“Coming off the bench it can be a challenge sometimes, to be honest. That's where you've got to suck it up. You're not going to score as much. You're not going to play as much. I think that is what makes a great team — having guys that are able to do that. Guys that are able to sacrifice.” - Malcolm Brogdon after their win against the Raptors in their game on Wednesday.

PG Fred VanVleet

SG O.G. Anunoby

SF Scottie Barnes

PF Pascal Siakam

C Jakob Poeltl

PG Marcus Smart

SG Derrick White

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Al Horford

PPG: P. Siakam (24.3)

APG: F. VanVleet (7.2)

Reb/G: J. Poeltl (9.2)

PPG: J. Tatum (30.2)

APG: M. Smart (6.3)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.8)

Coaches:

Toronto Raptors: Nick Nurse (5th season)

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (1st season)