Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 05, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Raptors (12-11) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Celtics (19-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Monday, December 5, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
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The Boston Celtics visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Toronto.

The Raptors are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Celtics vs Raptors Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 15-9 against the spread, while the Raptors are 13-10 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Raptors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics+1.5 -110O 227.5 -115+105
Toronto Raptors -1.5 -110U 227.5 -115-125

Raptors vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Monday‘s game with 52.4% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Raptors will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Celtics and Raptors, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 59 of their last 89 games (+24.57 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 50 away games (+24.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 50 away games (+23.13 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 34 of their last 47 away games (+19.55 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 47 away games (+19.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 47 games (+21.89 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 41 games (+18.42 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 41 games (+17.86 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 4Q Spread in 49 of their last 78 games (+16.98 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 78 games (+14.24 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 15-9 (+5.1 Units / 19.39% ROI).

  • 19-5 against the Moneyline (+7.95 Units / 11.28% ROI)
  • 14-10 against the Over for game total points (+3 Units / 11.36% ROI)
  • 10-14 against the Under for game total points (-5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 13-10 (+2 Units / 7.91% ROI).

  • 12-11 against the Moneyline (-0.5 Units / -1.28% ROI)
  • 11-11 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -4.35% ROI)
  • 11-11 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -4.35% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 84 games (-32.35 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 76 games (-21.62 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 56 games (-18.68 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 77 games (-16.30 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 75 games (-16.15 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 89 games (-36.81 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 52 of their last 100 games (-24.18 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 61 games (-20.70 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 74 games (-20.00 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 98 games (-18.24 Units / -16% ROI)

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Celtics are 20-10 (.667) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Celtics are 21-11 (.656) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Celtics are 40-7 (.851) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .767

The Celtics are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Raptors are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

The Raptors are 23-10 (.697) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Raptors are 13-19 (.406) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

The Raptors are 26-43 (.371) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

Injury Report: Raptors vs. CelticsMonday‘s Game, Dec. 5

  • Juancho Hernangomez (Raptors): The Raptors have listed Hernangomez as DOUBTFUL for Monday’s game (Dec. 5) against the Celtics.
  • Otto Porter Jr. (Raptors): Porter Jr. has not played since Nov. 14 and there is no timetable for his return.
  • Precious Achiuwa (Raptors): Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Achiuwa will miss another 2-3 weeks.
  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Robert Williams III (Celtics): Williams III underwent a procedure and will need 4-6 weeks to recover, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Marcus Smart (Celtics): Smart did not play in Sunday’s game (Dec. 4) against the Nets.

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 1.38 points per shot (1,554 points/1,124 shots) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have averaged 1.42 points per shot (812 points/570 shots) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Celtics have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (342 assists/ 159 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Celtics have a TS% of 57% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 20.7 fast break points per game (290 points/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Raptors have averaged 10.8 fast break points per game (151 points/14 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Raptors have averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,260 rebounds/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

The Raptors have averaged 9.9 fast break points per game (139 points/14 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.5

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (283 blocks/48 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Celtics have averaged 5.3 steals per game (69 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Celtics have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (71 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have averaged 6.7 steals per game (562 steals/84 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 11.0 steals per game (154 steals/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Raptors have 154 steals this season — most among NBA teams

The Raptors have averaged 31.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,333 rebounds/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Raptors have averaged 8.9 steals per game (1,499 steals/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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