Raptors – Celtics

Raptors Celtics prediction

The Toronto Raptors will host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in a blockbuster Eastern Conference clash.

The Raptors (44-17, 25-6 home) are coming after an ugly 15 point loss at home against the Magic a few nights ago, but that is no reason to worry. Toronto played that match without Kawhi Leonard, and the team is in very good shape, having won 7 games in a row prior to Sunday`s loss. With Kawhi set to return for tonight`s clash with Boston, Toronto will look to further cement their status as a Top 2 seed in the East, and keep putting pressure on Milwaukee for the first seed.

The Celtics (37-23, 14-15 away) have been one of the biggest disappointments so far this season. After almost reaching the NBA finals last year despite missing two of their best player (Irving and Hayward), the Celtics were expected to dominate the East and be a real threat for the title this season. However, things aren`t quite going to plan, as the team just seems unable to find good chemistry. As such, the Celtics are only 5th in the East and have lost two games in a row, and 4 of their last 6.

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Both teams are healthy, only missing a rotation player each (VanVleet for Toronto, Bayned for Boston).

When it`s all said and done, Toronto has just been the better team this season, and is playing better basketball right now. They are even stronger now after the recent addition of Marc Gasol. At home and with a clean bill of healthy, they should have enough to get past Boston.

The Celtics are struggling and they have been poor all season away from home. They have a negative record on the road – one of only two teams with 37 or more total wins to be in this position. At the same time, the Raptors are a massive force at their own Arena, having the third best home record in the league with an impressive 25-6 win-loss share.

The analysis is pretty straightforward for me here and I don`t think much else needs to be said. I see it very difficult for Boston to challenge for a win in Canada, not with how solid and consistent the Raptors are.

I`ll go with the straight Raptors win. It`s a big game, so it might be close, but the Raptors should win it, and odds on the simple win are very competitive. Prediction: Toronto Raptors – Boston Celtics 111 – 104.

Pick: Raptors
Odds: 1.61 @ 1xBet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 4.88
Event date: 27 February

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