Tonight’s Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors matchup should shed some clarity as to the situation at the top of the Eastern Conference. Right now the Celts and Raptors are engaged in a heated battle for the No. 1 seed in the conference. With that in mind, it’s clear that tonight will be a contentious battle. Let’s take a look at what team the evening’s NBA betting odds are favoring.
Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors – Wednesday, April 4th
When: 7:00 pm ET
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
TV: ESPN
Stream: Watch ESPN, NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds:
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | +7½ (-110) | 206 (-110) | +285 |  |
| Raptors | -7½ (-110) | 206 (-110) | -345 | |
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Boston Celtics
The Celtics enter this evening’s action with a 53-24 record that ranks them 2nd overall in the Atlantic Division as well as the Eastern Conference. Boston is currently 2-games behind the conference-leading Raptors. But considering that the Celtics are 6-1 in their last 7, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Boston usurp Toronto in the coming week. Especially since Toronto is amidst a slump. Furthermore, the Celts delivered a decisive 110-99 beating to the Raptors the other night. With that in mind, it’s pretty clear that players should take the NBA betting odds out on Boston. After all, how often do you see the 5 team parlay odds peg Boston as the underdog this heavily?
Players to Watch: Kyrie Irving (24.4 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 5.1 apg), Jaylen Brown (14.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.6 apg), and Jayson Tatum (13.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.6 apg).
Toronto Raptors
The Raptors sprint into this Wednesday night pairing flashing a 55-22 record that ranks them 1st in the conference. However, considering that Toronto is 3-5 in their last 8, there’s no guarantee they’ll finish the season with the East’s No. 1 seed. In fact, considering the slump they’re in, tonight’s odds are highly questionable. Not to mention the fact that this is the 4th time this season they’ve faced Boston. And with the Celtics winning 2 of those previous three, it’s pretty clear that they should be the ones getting favored this evening.
Players to Watch: DeMar DeRozan (23.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 5.2 apg), Kyle Lowry (16.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 6.8 apg), and Jonas Valanciunas (12.8 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1.1 apg).
Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Predictions
Trends
- Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 Games
- Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 Games
- The TOTAL has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 9 Games
- Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 Games
- Toronto is 19-6 SU in its last 25 Games
- The TOTAL has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors Picks
So which team should sportsbook betting players favor in tonight’s Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors matchup? Undeniably, taking Boston on the money line is tonight’s best betting options. The spread and totals line are decent options. But simply put, they cannot compete with the value on Boston’s money line. Sign up now to make this lucrative NBA prediction!
Score Prediction: 120-115 Boston. The Celtics pick up another win against Toronto. The TOTAL will be OVER this evening.
