Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors - 12/25/19 NBA Betting Odds & Picks
Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors
NBA: 12:00 PM EST
Dec. 25, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : LINE: BOS -3 O/U 212.5
The Boston Celtics are set to visit Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario for an Eastern Conference clash against the Toronto Raptors. The Boston Celtics come into this matchup with a 20-7 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Charlotte Hornets, 119-93. Leading the way for the Boston Celtics was Jayson Tatum as he recorded 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks. PG Kemba Walker had a productive outing for the Celtics as he pitched in 23 points and 4 assists.
The Boston Celtics had a good shooting game against the Charlotte Hornets as they connected on 46 of their 88 field goal attempts (52.3%), and they were good from behind the three-point line (43.8%). The Boston Celtics lost the turnover battle against the Charlotte Hornets (13-6), but they dominated the Hornets in the rebounding department (66-34).
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The Toronto Raptors come into this matchup with a 21-9 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Indiana Pacers, 120-115 in OT. Leading the way for the Toronto Raptors was Kyle Lowry as he recorded 30 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds. Joining Lowry in the backcourt was Fred VanVleet who had a productive outing for the Raptors with 21 points and 11 assists.
The Toronto Raptors had a good shooting game against the Indiana Pacers as they connected on 43 of their 94 field goal attempts (45.7%), but they were significantly worse from behind the three-point line (27.5%). The Toronto Raptors lost the turnover battle against the Indiana Pacers (14-13), but they edged out the Pacers in the rebounding department (59-56).
Recent Betting Trends:
Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Celtics last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 6-2-1 in Raptors last 9 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics -3
The Toronto Raptors have responded well despite losing their MVP from last season as they bring a 21-9 record into this matchup, but they will have a very tough matchup with the stingy Celtics. The Boston Celtics have been great on the defensive side of the court this season as they are holding their opponents to an average of 103.2 PPG, and the Raptors have been just average scoring the basketball as they rank 12th in points scored. The Celtics have a very dangerous scoring tandem with Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown, but they will get SF Gordon Hayward back for this matchup which is big considering he is averaging 17.5 PPG. The Toronto Raptors will have to figure out the Celtics defense, but the Celtics have 4 different guys averaging at least 17 PPG which is the difference here. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover ATS 110-104.