The Boston Celtics (24-6) welcome the Toronto Raptors (12-18) to TD Garden Friday with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Raptors vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Celtics lead 2-0
The Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 128-122 in overtime Thursday, failing to cover as 17-point home favorites. Boston has won 4 straight games and has covered 3 of them. It is 15-13-2 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Celtics are 10-5 ATS at home. They are led by F Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 27 points per game (PPG).
The Raptors beat the Washington Wizards on the road 132-102 Wednesday, covering as 6.5-point road favorites. Toronto has lost 3 of its last 4 and has failed to cover in each loss. It is 14-16 ATS this season and 5-7-1 ATS as the road team. The Raptors are led by F Pascal Siakam‘s 21.3 PPG.