Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Toronto Raptors (15-24) welcome the Boston Celtics (30-9) to Scotiabank Arena Monday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Celtics vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Celtics lead 3-0

Boston has won all 3 games between these organizations, but Toronto has gone 2-1 against the spread (ATS).

The Raptors lost to the Utah Jazz on the road 145-113 Friday, failing to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. They are 20-19 ATS on the season yet 3-1 ATS over their last 4. Toronto has lost 4 of its last 5. It is led in scoring by F Pascal Siakam, who is averaging 22.3 points per game (PPG).

The Celtics beat the Houston Rockets 145-113 Saturday, covering as 15-point favorites. Boston has covered in 3 of its last 6 but in just 4 of its last 10. The Celtics are 19-18-2 ATS on the season. They are led by F Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 27.4 PPG.

Celtics at Raptors odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -295 (bet $295 to win $100) | Raptors +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -7.5 (-114) | Raptors +7.5 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 241 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at Raptors key injuries

Celtics

F Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable

Raptors

C Jakob Poeltl (ankle) out
F Otto Porter Jr. (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 124, Raptors 120

Moneyline

PASS.

The Celtics are strong favorites, but on the road with their 2nd-best scorer questionable, they are unplayable. The Raptors could be worth a look at +240, but their spread is the preferred play.

Against the spread

BET RAPTORS +7.5 (-106).

The Raptors have been covering well as of late. They are 5-2 ATS over their last 7 games. Toronto has only won 3 of those outright, so it has covered well as an underdog.

The Celtics have been uncharacteristically shaky, losing 2 of their last 4 and 3 of their last 7. They are 1-3 ATS over their last 4 and 3-4 ATS over their last 7.

Without Brown and considering the Celtics' struggles, mainly on the defensive end having allowed 127 or more in 3 of their last 4, expect a close game and back RAPTORS +7.5 (-106).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 241 (-110).

Neither team has wanted to defend as of late. The Celtics have allowed at least 133 in 2 of their last 4 games and have gone Over in 3 of their last 4. They are 21-17-1 O/U on the season.

The Raptors are 5-0 O/U in their last 5 games and 23-16 O/U on the season. Toronto, since having traded for G RJ Barrett, has been on fire. It has scored at least 120 in 4 of its last 5.

Back points in this battle, and take OVER 241 (-110).

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