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Boston enter the game with a 9–2 record and a four-game winning streak, while Toronto are missing key players Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard. The Celtics have also won 11 of their last 12 meetings with the Raptors.
Match: Raptors vs Celtics
League / Competition: NBA
Our Pick: Celtics -5,5
Odds: 1.85
Market: Handicap
Analyst Confidence: 5/5
Boston look well positioned to cover this spread against an injury-hit Toronto side. The Celtics have made an excellent start to the season, winning nine of their first eleven games and currently riding a four-game winning streak.
The biggest advantage for Boston is Toronto’s injury situation. Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard are ruled out, while Immanuel Quickley and Collin Murray-Boyles is questionable. Losing that much offensive creation makes it considerably harder for the Raptors to keep pace with one of the league’s strongest teams.
Boston have been particularly impressive defensively, allowing just 104 points per game, ranking among the NBA’s best. They also have a strong recent record against Toronto, winning 11 of the last 12 meetings.
The main concern is that Boston are playing on consecutive nights after beating Philadelphia 123–101 on Tuesday. However, the Raptors’ absences and Boston’s superior overall form still make the -5,5 handicap appealing.