Raptors vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 16

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 16, 2024, 3:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -16.5 favorites vs. the Raptors
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | TSN

The Toronto Raptors visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-115).

The Raptors vs Celtics Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Raptors are 8-5 against the spread, while the Celtics are 7-6 against the spread.


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Raptors vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Toronto Raptors+16.5 -105O 229.5 -110+950
Boston Celtics -16.5 -115U 229.5 -110-2000

Celtics vs Raptors Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Saturday‘s game with confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Raptors and Celtics.

Celtics vs Raptors Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 72 games (+9.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.97 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+7.80 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 39 away games (+7.77 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 39 away games (+7.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 62 of their last 94 games (+27.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 62 games (+23.52 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 57 games (+22.73 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 63 of their last 100 games (+19.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 64 of their last 95 games (+18.41 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 8-5 (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 2-11 against the Moneyline (-5.95 Units / -45.77% ROI)
  • 7-6 against the Over for game total points (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI)
  • 6-7 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 7-6 (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 10-3 against the Moneyline (-7.45 Units / -10.49% ROI)
  • 6-7 against the Over for game total points (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI)
  • 7-6 against the Under for game total points (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 98 games (-41.15 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 79 games (-32.20 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 49 games (-26.75 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 37 games at home (-23.60 Units / -9% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 42 of their last 100 games (-22.00 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 79 games (-34.75 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-21.36 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 83 games (-17.30 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 76 games (-15.05 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 37 of their last 84 games (-14.60 Units / -15% ROI)

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

The Raptors are 9-42 (.176) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .447

The Raptors are 1-4 (.200) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .392

The Raptors are 19-59 (.244) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Raptors were 2-15 (.118) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

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

The Celtics are 44-9 (.830) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .582

The Celtics were 23-4 (.852) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .604

The Celtics were 55-16 (.775) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Celtics were 19-7 (.731) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Injury Report: Celtics vs. RaptorsSaturday‘s Game, Nov. 16

  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported
  • Toronto Raptors – No Injuries Reported

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 20.7 fast break points per game (971 points/47 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.0

The Raptors have averaged 18.4 fast break points per game (3,253 points/177 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

The Raptors have averaged 9.7 fast break points per game (1,712 points/177 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Raptors averaged 20.7 fast break points per game (847 points/41 games) at home last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.8

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 17.3 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.1

The Celtics have made 1,595 three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NBA teams

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Raptors have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,827 rebounds/177 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Raptors stole the ball 633 times last season — 10th most among NBA teams

The Raptors have averaged 8.8 steals per game (772 steals/88 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have averaged 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (6,685 rebounds/177 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (10,394 points/8,683 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28


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