Celtics vs. Raptors Prediction & Odds
The Celtics have won eight of their last 10 games overall and are facing a Raptors team on Saturday evening that has dropped six of their last 10 games. Is Boston the n0-brainer ATS selection at 5:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
501 Boston Celtics (-2) at 502 Toronto Raptors (+2); o/u N/A
5:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 21, 2023
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
Celtics vs. Raptors Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 75% of public bettors are currently backing the Celtics when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Boston Celtics DFS Spin
Jayson Tatum (left wrist soreness) has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Raptors. Tatum played 48 of a possible 53 minutes in Thursday’s overtime win over the Warriors, not sitting again after taking a five-minute break during the first quarter. His absence should move Derrick White into the starting lineup, boosting the point guard’s short-term fantasy value. White came off the bench Thursday night, as Jaylen Brown and Robert Williams were both available.
Toronto Raptors DFS Spin
Fred VanVleet shot 7-of-13 from the field and 7-of-7 from the foul line in Thursday’s 128-126 loss to the Timberwolves, accounting for 25 points, one rebound, 10 assists, two steals, one block, and four 3-pointers in 36 minutes. The bad news for Toronto is that in what many assumed to be a “schedule loss” for the Timberwolves, who lost in Denver Wednesday night, they blew a 12-point lead in the final 7:49. The good news is that VanVleet continued his recent run of solid shooting. He’s scored 25 points or more in three straight games, shooting no worse than 43.5% in any of those outings. That’s a nice turn for VanVleet, who entered Thursday shooting just 38.4% from the field. He’s still providing top-25 value in 9-cat formats, but FVV would be even better if he were a more consistent shooter.
Celtics vs. Raptors NBA Betting Trends
Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Toronto
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Under is 12-5-1 in Celtics last 18 road games
Over is 5-1 in Raptors last 6 overall
Celtics vs. Raptors NBA Prediction:
The Celtics are 10-1 against the spread in their last 11 games in Toronto and are 4-0 against the number in their last four games versus the Raptors overall. They’re also 4-1 against the spread in their last five games overall, are 4-1 against the number in their last five road games and are 24-10-1 against the number in their last 35 road games versus a team with a winning home record. On the other side, the Raptors are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games versus a team with a winning record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -2