On Thursday (August 27, 2020), the Toronto Raptors (53-19, 4-0) match up with the Boston Celtics (48-24, 4-0) in a game that Toronto is currently a slight favorite by 2 points. A 216.5-point total has been set for the game. Tip-off for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Reunion, Florida.
Betting Information
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Raptors | -2 | -110 | -110 | 216.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Picks
ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
---|---|---|
Raptors (-2) | Over (216.5) | Raptors 112 Celtics 108 |
Head to Head
Boston has a 3-1 record in head-to-head matchups with Toronto this season. The Celtics have an advantage against the spread as well (3-1) when playing the Raptors.
Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/7/2020 | Raptors | -1.5 | 221.5 | -125 | 105 | 122-100 BOS |
12/28/2019 | Celtics | -7 | 216 | -307 | 246 | 113-97 TOR |
12/25/2019 | Celtics | -4 | 213 | -183 | 151 | 118-102 BOS |
10/25/2019 | Celtics | -2.5 | 213 | -138 | 114 | 112-106 BOS |
Raptors Betting Information
- More often than not, Toronto and its foes have united to reach the over, cashing in on 40 of 76 chances this season.
- Against the spread, Toronto has been strong this season, posting a 44-31-1 record.
- When favored by at least 2 points, the Raptors have fared well against the spread, putting up a 30-20-1 record.
Celtics Betting Information
- Boston has covered the spread in more than half of its games, going 43-28-5 ATS.
- When they are 2-point underdogs, the Celtics have a record ATS of 10-4.
- In the majority of Boston’s games this year, the teams have combined to hit the over (38 out of 76 games, 50%).
Over/Under Analysis
Games Over 216.5 | % of Games Over 216.5 | Average PPG | Combined Average PPG | Average Opponent PPG | Combined Average Opponent PPG | Average Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Raptors | 44 | 57.9% | 113.5 | 227.1 | 106.5 | 213.5 | 219.9 |
Celtics | 42 | 55.3% | 113.6 | 227.1 | 107 | 213.5 | 220.6 |
Raptors Leaders
- Pascal Siakam leads the Raptors scoring 22.9 points per game.
- Serge Ibaka paces Toronto with 8.2 rebounds a game and Kyle Lowry leads the team with 7.5 assists per matchup.
- Lowry is the top three-point shooter for the Raptors, knocking down 2.8 per game.
- Toronto’s blocks leader is Chris Boucher, who collects 1.0 per game. Fred VanVleet leads the team averaging 1.8 steals an outing.
Celtics Leaders
- Jayson Tatum owns the Celtics top spot in scoring with 23.4 points per game and also tacks on 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest.
- When it comes to Boston leaders in rebounds and assists, the team has two players at the top: Enes Kanter with 7.4 rebounds per game and Marcus Smart with 4.9 assists per game.
- Kemba Walker leads the Celtics in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 3.2 made threes per game.
- Boston’s Smart has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 1.7 per game and Daniel Theis is first in blocks with 1.3 per game.
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