Celtics vs Raptors NBA Handicapping

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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors meet at Air Canada Centre.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Celtics were an 88-87 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Lakers. They failed to cover the 3.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (175) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Toronto, they were a 105-99 loser as they battled the Bucks at home. The Raptors failed to cover in the match as a 1.5-point underdog, while 204 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Boston:
Team record: 14-11 SU, 12-13 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 11 games on the road

When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Chicago are 8-2
After playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Toronto:
Team record: 8-19 SU, 14-13 ATS
Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 11 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Next up:
Boston home to Chicago, Sunday, February 12
Toronto home to LA Lakers, Sunday, February 12