Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (2-11) will travel to take on the Boston Celtics (10-3) in an Eastern Atlantic divisional matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 16.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.5.

This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, and can be seen on NBCS. The Raptors have lost six straight games and are 15th in the Eastern Conference, while the Celtics are 2nd in the East and have won three in a row.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +16.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-107 in favor of the Celtics.
• Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 18 threes.

Does Toronto Have What it Takes on the Road?

The Raptors fell to 2-11 on the season after a 99-95 loss to the Pistons on Friday. Toronto, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 194 points was well below the O/U line of 224.5.

Detroit went on a 13-0 run early, but the Raptors battled back, outscoring the Pistons 26-18 in the 3rd quarter to take a 78-73 lead into the 4th. However, the Pistons responded by outscoring Toronto 26-17 in the final quarter to seal the win.

In their 99-95 loss to the Pistons, the Raptors struggled offensively, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 25.8% from three-point range, making only 8 threes. Jakob Poeltl led the way with 25 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.

RJ Barrett added 22 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall and from beyond the arc. Gradey Dick contributed 16 points, but shot only 23.5% in the game.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Raptors fell to the Pistons, giving up 99 points. Toronto tightened up after a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 32 points, holding Detroit to 23 in the 2nd and just 18 in the 3rd. The Pistons managed 26 points in the 4th to seal the win.

Toronto limited Detroit to 41% shooting, including just 21% from three-point range, with the Pistons hitting only 8 threes. The Raptors sent Detroit to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws. Toronto grabbed 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards, while also recording 7 steals and 6 blocks.

Will Boston Find a Way to Win at Home?

Boston improved to 10-3 on the season with a 139-114 win over the Nets on Wednesday. The Celtics, who were -10 point favorites, covered the spread with a dominant +25 point victory. The game’s total points of 253 exceeded the O/U line of 219 by 34 points.

After trailing 34-32 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Celtics took control by winning the 2nd quarter 33-26 and the 3rd quarter 38-29. They entered the 4th quarter with a 103-89 lead and finished strong, outscoring the Nets 36-25 in the final period.

Jayson Tatum’s 36-point, 10-assist performance, including 15 points in the 3rd quarter, led the Celtics to a 139-114 win over the Nets. Tatum shot 63.2% from the field and hit 5 threes at an 83.3% clip.

Boston connected on 22 threes, shooting 47.8% from deep and 53.8% overall. Payton Pritchard added 5 threes, finishing with 23 points, 9 of which came in the 4th quarter.

Despite a rough 1st quarter where they gave up 34 points, the Celtics tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 25 points to help secure the win over the Nets. Boston allowed 114 points on 50% shooting from the field.

The Celtics struggled to defend the three, with Brooklyn hitting 19 threes at a 44% clip. Boston sent the Nets to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Celtics also recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.