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Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics NBA Previews and Game Analysis

Posted by Eric Jones
March 3, 2021

Toronto Raptors will take the road to square off against Boston Celtics from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Raptors are sitting at the eighth position in the Eastern Conference play and they look forward to making up from their last defeat. Boston Celtics, on the other hand, are holding the fourth spot and they are riding a winning streak. The NBA expert picks are up and running as these teams battle in an exciting conference game. The Raptors will need to improve from their overall performance if they want to get past the Celtics.

Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics

Date:	Thursday, March 4, 2021
Time:	7:00 PM ET
Location:	TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
TV Coverage:	TSN

Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Betting Odds

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Toronto Raptors	+8 (-110)	217 o (-110)	+300	Place Bets
Boston Celtics	-8 (-110)	217 u (-110)	-400	Place Bets
Place Bets

Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics CashBet Wagering Analysis

The Raptors are holding a 17-18 record on the season and they are trailing the Hornets. Toronto declined to the eighth position after a couple of defeats last week. Boston did well to sustain at the fourth with their 18-17 record. However, they need to win more games if they want to make it to the top three spots.

Toronto’s .500 Battle

The Raptors are one game behind the .500 mark and they have a long way to get past the opponents. If the Raptors reach the .500 mark, they may have a possibility of getting past the Hornets and the Heat. In their last game, they lost against the Detroit Pistons with a final score of 129-105. Toronto was unable to do much with their weak defense. Toronto’s offense is touching close to 113 points while their defensive unit is allowing close to 111 to opponents.

Boston’s Battle for the Top Three

The Celtics knew that it was not easy to sustain at the top three in the Eastern Conference play. The Boston Celtics have a long way to go before they get past the Milwaukee Bucks in the third spot. The Celtics are keen on making it to the top three, but they are just one game ahead of the .500 mark. Boston is in a crucial position and they need to win as much as possible. In their last game, the Celtics took out the Clippers with a final score of 117-112. It turned out to be one of those interesting games of the season.

Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Head-to-Head with Spread

Toronto Raptors are holding an ATS of 5-2 in their last seven games played on the road. The Raptors had the over in 11 of their last 16 games. As for Boston, the ATS is 10-4 in the last 14 games played at home. Boston has witnessed the over in six of their last eight overall games. The NBA gambling website is in favor of the Raptors to win this game.

Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics CashBet Free Pick

The Boston Celtics might be holding a better rank, but they are just one game ahead of the Raptors. The Celtics are on a winning streak here and Toronto is in desperate need of a victory. This is an important game for the Raptors as they could get straight to the fifth spot if the Knicks and Heat lose their upcoming games.

Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics CashBet Best Bet: Toronto Raptors.