Raptors vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for November 17

Raptors vs. Celtics Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 17, 2023
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: TSN and NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics (9-2) are favored (-8) to build on a four-game winning streak when they visit the Toronto Raptors (5-6) at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Scotiabank Arena. The contest airs on TSN and NBCS-BOS. The point total is set at 223.5 for the matchup.

Raptors vs. Celtics Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Celtics Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Celtics win (57.5%)

Raptors vs. Celtics Betting Trends

• The Celtics are 6-3-2 against the spread this season.
• The Raptors have played 11 games, with five wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Celtics have hit the over five times this season.
• Raptors games this year have eclipsed the over/under 45.5% of the time (five out of 11 games with a set point total).
• Boston has a better record against the spread in home games (4-1-0) than it does in away games (2-2-2).
• The Celtics have eclipsed the over/under less consistently at home, hitting the over in two of five home matchups (40%). On the road, they have hit the over in three of six games (50%).
• In 2023-24 against the spread, Toronto has a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 2-4-0 record) than away (.600, 3-2-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Raptors games have finished over three of six times at home (50%), and two of five away (40%).

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.7 points, 8.3 boards and 4.0 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Jaylen Brown is averaging 24.7 points, 2.7 assists and 6.0 rebounds.
• Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 20.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 2.0 blocked shots.
• Derrick White is averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds.
• Jrue Holiday is averaging 12.3 points, 4.0 assists and 6.3 rebounds.

Raptors Leaders

• Scottie Barnes averages 21.0 points for the Raptors, plus 8.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists.
• Dennis Schroder's numbers on the season are 15.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game. He is making 38.1% of his shots from the field and 52.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.3 triples.
• The Raptors get 14.7 points per game from Pascal Siakam, plus 7.3 boards and 4.0 assists.
• Per game, Gary Trent Jr. gives the Raptors 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists, plus 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Jakob Poeltl's numbers on the season are 7.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. He is draining 69.2% of his shots from the floor.

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