Raptors vs Celtics Prediction and Odds
Raptors vs Celtics Prediction and Odds: The host Boston Celtics have been favored by the bookmakers over the Toronto Raptors.
With Milwaukee Bucks’ win over the 76ers on Sunday, the Celtics’ will most likely end their regular season No. 2 seeded team in the East. The Boston Celtics are unlikely to know which team they will be facing in the playoffs until the play-ins. The Celtics could face one among the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors in the playoffs.
On Wednesday night, Celtics will be up against the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors have already lost both of their regular season games against the Boston Celtics this season with both games being home games for the Toronto. On Wednesday, the Raptors will be traveling to Boston to face the challenge of the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics are currently the No. 2 seeded team in the East while the Raptors are in the 9th place.
The two teams will be coming face-to-face twice before the regular season comes to an end. The Raptors if they win both games, will be able to settle the scores against the Celtics, however, to defeat Celtics that too in their backyard, the Toronto Raptors will have to punch above their waist.
The Celtics and Raptors will meet at TD Center.
Raptors vs Celtics Prediction: Home-Away Stats (Last 5 Games)
Home Team (Celtics)
The Boston Celtics in their last 5 home games have had 3 victories and two defeats. They defeated the likes of the Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, and Portland Trail Blazers. The defeat came at the hands of the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz.
In their last 5 home games:
- The Boston Celtics have scored 125.2 points per game.
- The Boston Celtics have conceded 113.6 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less:Â 1
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 0
Away Team (Raptors)
The Toronto Raptors on the other hand have had average on-road stats this season. In their last 5 away games, the Raptors managed to win only 1 game and lost the other four games. Their only away win in the last 5 games came against the Charlotte Hornets.
In their last five away games:
- The Toronto Raptors have scored 112.2 points per game.
- The Toronto Raptors have conceded 115.0 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 4
Celtics vs Raptors Offense and Defense Stats
Offense
The Boston Celtics is the 2nd best team this season when it comes to scoring and it is among the top five teams in free throws. The Celtics average 118.36 points per game and have 81.71% free throw success. The Boston Celtics are making 57.1% of 2-point shots, and 37.7% of 3-point shots. The Celtics are the 4th-best side in the attack with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 117.7.
The Raptors on the other hand have scored an average of 112.86 points per game and lead the NBA in turnover rate on offense. Toronto is also in the top five in both offensive rebound rates (43.01%) and has a three-point success of around 33.67%. The Raptors have an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 114.9.
| Raptors | Celtics | |
| 112.86 | Total Score | 118.36 |
|---|---|---|
| 45.75 | Field Goal % | 47.59 |
| 33.67 | Three Point % | 37.70 |
| 78.27 | Free Throw % | 81.71 |
| 43.01 | Total Rebounds | 45.21 |
Advantage: Celtics
Defense
The Boston Celtics have been conceding 112.0 points per game this season. They played with an average of 45.2 rebounds per game. The average number of steals and the average number of blocks per game are currently at 6.4 and 5.3 respectively. The Celtics are the 4th highest-ranked side in the defense having an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 111.7.
The Toronto Raptors have conceded 111.64 points per game so far. They played with an average of 42.26 rebounds per game. The average number of steals per game is currently at 9.3 while the average number of blocks per game stands at 5.2. The Toronto Raptors have an adjusted offensive rating of 114.1.
| Raptors | Celtics | |
| 111.71 | Total Score | 111.85 |
|---|---|---|
| 49.12 | Field Goal % | 46.40 |
| 37.47 | Three Point % | 34.87 |
| 79.96 | Free Throw % | 76.74 |
| 42.19 | Total Rebounds | 44.08 |
Advantage: Celtics
Raptors vs Celtics Prediction and Odds
The Boston Celtics are predicted to win this game. However, the odds for this game will be updated 24 hours before the game.
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Win Probability
- Toronto Raptors: 28%
- Boston Celtics: 72%
Raptors vs Celtics Prediction: Head-to-head
The Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors have played 106 head-to-head games as of now. The Celtics have an edge over the Raptors in the overall head-to-head record. Of the 106 games in the regular season, the Boston Celtics have had 64 victories while the 42 games have been won by the Toronto Raptors.
In the last 5 head-to-head games, the Boston Celtics have won 4 while the Raptors won just one. The last game between the two teams ended in a 106-104-point win for the Celtics.
In the last 5 head-to-head games:
- The Raptors hosted 4 games and the Celtics hosted just 1.
- The Celtics won 3 away and 1 home game and the Raptors won 1 of their 4 home games.
- An average of 212.2 points have been scored.
- Celtics averaged 109.4 points while Raptors scored 102.8 points per game.
Raptors vs Celtics Prediction: Players to Watch Out
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum (Small Forward)
- Points Per Game: 30.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.9 | Assists Per Game: 4.6
Jaylen Brown (Shooting Guard)
- Points Per Game: 26.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.9 | Steals Per Game: 1.1
Malcolm Brogdon (Point Guard)
- Points Per Game: 14.6 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.2 | Assists Per Game: 3.
For the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum holds the record for most points and rebounds this season. Jaylen Brown is next to him in terms of most points scored for the Celtics. Marcus Smart has so far had the most number of assists and steals for his team while AL Harford with 1 block per game has the most number of Bblocks from Celtics this season.
Toronto Raptors
Pascal Siakam (Power Forward)
- Points Per Game: 24.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 7.8 | Assists Per Game: 5.9
Fred VanVleet (Shooting Guard)
- Points Per Game: 19.7 | Assists Per Game: 7.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.3
Gary Trent Jr. (Shooting Guard)
- Points Per Game: 17.7 | Rebounds Per Game: 2.7 | Steals Per Game: 1.6
Pascal Siakam has been the leading scorer for the Raptors. He also leads his teammates in Rebounds per game. Fred Van Vleet has the most assists for Raptors this season. OG Anunoby has registered the most number of steals while Chris Boucher has the most blocks for the Raptors.
Celtics vs Raptors Winner Prediction
- Home Advantage: Celtics
- Offensive Advantage: Celtics
- Defensive Advantage: Celtics
- Head-to-Head: Celtics
- Overall: Celtics to win
The Boston Celtics will be hosting the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Playing in front of the home crowd, the Celtics will have a home advantage. Added to it the Boston Celtics defeated the Raptors in the first two head-to-head games this season.
Considering the overall stats of both teams as well as taking into consideration the head-to-head stats and home advantage, the Boston Celtics are favorites to win this game.
