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The Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics play the first leg of a back-to-back at TD Garden this Wednesday. Will the Raps stun Boston? Or do you think the Celtics remain undefeated versus Toronto this season?
Read on for more about this Raptors vs Celtics matchup in the 2022-23 NBA, including the latest odds, pick, and prediction to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other NBA game previews here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics NBA Regular Season Game on April 5, 2023
- Where: TD Garden, Boston
- When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
- NBA Betting Odds: View NBA Odds
Betting on the Toronto Raptors
- Regular Season Record: 40-39
Toronto has already secured a spot in the Play-in Tournament, so there is basketball to be played for the Raptors past the regular season. The Raptors have played better over their last several games. Over their past 11 outings, the Raptors have managed to score wins off of the likes of the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Miami Heat.
Although they are 0-2 this season so far versus Boston, the Raptors lost by just a total of eight points in those contests. They nearly victimized Boston at home back in January when Pascal Siakam put up 29 points and 10 assists in a 106-104 defeat. Toronto’s defense can’t be overlooked as well, as the Raptors are top five in the league in points allowed and No. 1 in field-goal attempts given up per contest.
Betting on the Boston Celtics
- Regular Season Record: 54-25
The Celtics will play at home from this point until the end of the regular season. Boston is one of the hardest teams to beat when it’s at home, as they are 29-9 this season at TD Garden. The Celtics are a tough cookie to crack regardless of location, but the atmosphere of TD Garden just makes it extra difficult for opponents to focus on the game.
The Celtics are inside the top five in the league in both adjusted offensive rating and adjusted defensive rating. Their defense can be suffocating for opponents, especially those like the Raptors, who are already struggling with their own shot. Toronto is one of the worst in the NBA this season in field goal percentage and effective field goal percentage.
JefeBet Prediction
The Raptors will surprisingly shoot better than expected in this game, while also trying to slow the game down as much as possible, but the Celtic will still come away with a victory thanks to Jayson Tatum and their rebounding.
Prediction: The Celtics win, 117-110.
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