NBA Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors
vs
|
Venue: |
Scotiabank Arena |
Prediction: |
Boston Celtics |
Bookmaker: |
1xbet |
The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics will take the court on Friday at TD Garden. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The previous game a few days ago is an indication of how superior the Boston Celtics are compared to the host team. The Toronto Raptors do not have enough offensive width to harm their rival, who plays extremely well defensively, so the problems of Rajakovic’s team with shooting percentages will be even more pronounced. Therefore, we expect the Boston Celtics to win by a margin greater than the offered handicap.
The home team can outlast the Raptors by attacking them at the rim (22nd in opponent rim%) and from beyond the arc (22nd in opponent 3PT%). The C’s rank 4th in rim shooting percentage (66.1%) and 11th in three-point percentage (37.6%). On the other end of the court, the Raptors will struggle, as the visitors are too reliant on rim scoring. They shoot 43.0 percent from the mid-range (16th) and just 34.1 percent from deep (27th) and will struggle with the C’s rim defenders around the basket, as Boston ranks 2nd in opponent rim shooting percentage (57.8%).
Toronto scores 113.1 points per game (21st) and shoots 47.5 percent (12th), including 34.1 percent from deep (27th). It knocks 73.6 percent of its foul shots (30th) and averages 45.2 rebounds (7th) per game. The Raptors also average 29.6 assists (2nd) and 14.2 turnovers (20th) per game.
Boston surrenders 109.9 points per game (3rd), and its opponents shoot 44.8 percent (4th), including 37.1 percent from three-point distance (16th), with 42.9 rebounds (10th) per game. Boston averages 6.3 blocks (4th), 6.8 steals (27th), and 17.6 fouls (2nd) per game.
I’ll bet on the Celtics to cover a day after tangling with the Pistons. A back-to-back that includes a matchup with Detroit differs from a back-to-back against other NBA teams.
TEAM |
W |
L |
PCT |
HOME |
ROAD |
EAST |
WEST |
DIV |
PF |
PA |
STRK |
|
23 |
6 |
.793 |
14-0 |
9-6 |
19-4 |
4-2 |
9-1 |
120.1 |
109.9 |
Won 3 |
|
12 |
18 |
.400 |
8-9 |
4-9 |
8-15 |
4-3 |
0-8 |
113.1 |
114.4 |
Won 1 |
Offensive Stats |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TEAM |
PTS |
REB |
AST |
STL |
BLK |
FG% |
FT% |
3PT% |
|
120.1 |
47.0 |
25.7 |
6.76 |
6.31 |
48.05 |
80.29 |
37.56 |
|
113.1 |
45.2 |
29.6 |
7.60 |
4.73 |
47.47 |
73.60 |
34.10 |
Daily NBA Prediction Betting tips
- [NBA December 17, 2022] Sacramento Kings vs Detroit Pistons December 16, 2022
- [NBA December 17, 2022] Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets December 16, 2022
- [NBA December 17, 2022] Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets December 16, 2022
- [NBA December 17, 2022] Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic December 16, 2022
- [NBA December 16, 2022] Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers December 15, 2022
- [NBA December 16, 2022] New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz December 15, 2022
- [NBA December 16, 2022] Miami Heat vs. Houston Rockets December 15, 2022
- [NBA December 16,2022] Memphis Grizzlies vs. Milwaukee Bucks December 15, 2022
- [NBA December 14,2022] Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns December 13, 2022
- [NBA December 14,2022] Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors December 13, 2022