The Raptors will play the Celtics on Friday, December 29th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics set for Friday, December 29th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Toronto Raptors currently have a 87.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 99.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Toronto Raptors - The Toronto Raptors currently have a 4-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 15-0 record as a home team. They now rank 2nd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Toronto Raptors currently rank 18th (113.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 6th averaging 120.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.4 points against the Toronto Raptors, ranking them 14th in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Toronto Raptors have notched a 0-8 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 9-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Toronto Raptors have a 12-18 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 24-6 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Toronto Raptors sail into Boston, ready for battle... The Celtics fans, a raucous bunch, create a hostile environment in their arena... The Raptors, with a 12-18 overall standing, are in deep waters... Meanwhile, the Celtics dominate with a 24-6 overall standing, ruling the seas...
In the Eastern Atlantic Division, the Raptors flounder with a 0-8 record... The Celtics, on the other hand, command their division with a 9-1 record... This clash promises to be a fierce contest of two Atlantic rivals...
The Raptors average 113.1 points per game, but the Celtics soar higher at 120.3 points per game... The Raptors must find their treasure trove of offense to challenge the Celtics' dominance...
So, me hearties, see you courtside at today's game, where battles will be fought... Don't forget to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks... And, if ye fancy a wager, look at this game's prop bets below... Expect a fiery showdown as the Raptors seek to steal a victory from the Celtics' grasp... Arrr!
Best Raptors at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Toronto Raptors | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Toronto Raptors | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -5 -112 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Toronto Raptors are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 224.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -215 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Toronto Raptors are the +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Raptors
Celtics
12/29/23 7:40pm EST | +5.5 -105-5.5 -115 |
Underdog Toronto Raptors - Toronto Raptors bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 Toronto Raptors underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Toronto Raptors at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Raptors
Celtics
Game to Overtime
12/29/23 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Raptors
Team Total Points
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 109.5 o -115109.5 u -110Bet |
Jakob Poeltl
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jakob Poeltl
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Pascal Siakam
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Pascal Siakam
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Scottie Barnes
Points Scored
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Scottie Barnes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
TOR at BOS 12/29/23 7:40pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - Toronto Raptors | 25 | 57 | 0.305 | +39.0 | 14-27 | 11-30 | 1-15 | 18-34 | 112.4 | 118.8 | -6.4 | L4 | 2-8 |
Toronto Raptors & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
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Toronto Raptors Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Toronto Raptors YR: futures available
Boston Celtics Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Celtics | +140 Bet | +125 Bet |
Toronto Raptors & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, December 29th, 2023 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.