Celtics vs. Raptors: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – November 17, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 7, 2023

The Boston Celtics (9-2) visit the Toronto Raptors (5-6) at Scotiabank Arena, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, November 17, 2023. The Raptors are 7.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has a 223 point total.

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Celtics vs. Raptors Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Celtics -7.5 223

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Injury Report as of November 17

Celtics: Jay Scrubb: Out (Knee), Al Horford: Probable (Toe), Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable (Knee), Jaylen Brown: Questionable (Illness)

Raptors: Christian Koloko: Out (Illness), OG Anunoby: Doubtful (Finger), Gary Trent: Probable (Foot)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Celtics (-7.5)
Total Pick Under (223)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Celtics vs. Raptors Stat Rankings

Celtics Avg. (Rank) Raptors Avg. (Rank)
119.4 (5th) Points Scored 108.5 (26th)
106.0 (4th) Points Allowed 110.9 (8th)
47.9 (1st) Rebounds 46.9 (5th)
11.0 (15th) Off. Rebounds 13.1 (5th)
16.3 (2nd) 3pt Made 11.1 (22nd)
25.0 (19th) Assists 27.4 (6th)
12.2 (2nd) Turnovers 14.3 (16th)

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Celtics Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jayson Tatum 3 29.7 8.3 4.0 1.0 0.3 3.3
Jaylen Brown 3 24.7 6.0 2.7 2.0 0.3 3.7
Kristaps Porzingis 3 20.7 7.7 1.3 1.0 2.0 2.7
Derrick White 3 15.0 4.3 4.3 1.7 1.7 2.3
Jrue Holiday 3 12.3 6.3 4.0 0.3 2.0 1.0

Raptors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Scottie Barnes 4 20.8 9.5 5.5 1.0 2.5 1.3
Pascal Siakam 4 16.0 7.0 3.8 0.5 0.3 1.5
Dennis Schroder 4 14.3 2.5 8.8 0.8 0.0 2.8
OG Anunoby 3 13.7 4.0 0.7 2.0 1.3 2.3
Gary Trent Jr. 4 10.3 2.5 1.3 1.3 0.3 1.8

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Celtics are 6-3-2 this year.
  • Against the spread as 7.5-point favorites or more, Boston is 5-1-1.
  • This year, six of the Celtics’ 11 games have gone over the point total.
  • In seven games this year, Boston and its opponent have combined to score more than 223 points.
  • The point total average for Celtics games this season is 225.4, 2.4 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Raptors are 5-6-0 this year.
  • Toronto is winless ATS (0-2) when playing as at least a 7.5-point underdog this year.
  • There have been five Raptors games (out of 11) that went over the total this year.
  • So far this year, four Toronto’s games have featured over 223 points scored.
  • Games involving the Raptors this year have averaged 219.5 points per game, a 3.5-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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