Posted on
1/23/2008 6:02:26 PM
NBA Wagering – Toronto at Boston
By Eric Williams
After surprisingly winning the Atlantic division just last season, the Toronto Raptors, (22-19 SU, 22-18-1 ATS, 21-10 O/U) have looked up at the Boston Celtics, (33-6 SU, 25-13-1 ATS, 17-21-1 O/U) all season long as the boys from ‘Bean Town’ have put their franchise back on the map with the additions of perennial all-stars, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.
Still, the Raptors remain one of the top 10 ATS teams in the league – and a franchise that still has an extremely bright future in front of them.
Toronto is 2-1 ATS in their last three contests, but failed to cover in their last contest, a 99-95 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.
The Celtics however, have gotten back to their winning ways after dropping back-to-back games to the Washington Wizards on Jan. 12 and Jan. 14.
Boston has won three consecutive games coming into this affair, including a decisive 109-93 road victory over the New York Knicks on Martin Luther Kind Day.
Boston has beaten Toronto three times this season and handed the Raptors their worst loss of the season, a 112-84 shellacking back on Dec. 7.
Here’s a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my NBA Betting FreePicks.
Key Raptors Trends
The Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a S.U. loss.
The Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a ATS loss.
The Raptors are 8-3 ATS in their last eleven games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Key Celtics Trends
The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last four games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Celtics are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
The Celtics are 9-2 ATS in their last eleven games playing on one days rest.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 4-0 in Raptors last four games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.
The Over is 7-1 in Raptors last eight road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600.
The Over is 4-0 in Celtics last four games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
The Over is 5-1 in Celtics last six home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
The Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Boston.
The Favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last ten meetings.
Analysis: The Celtics are back on track after their hiccups against the Wizards and should win this contest handily over an inconsistent Raptors team that has won more than three consecutive games just once this season.
NBA Free Picks: Celtics – 10 Points/Over 185 Total Points
07:35 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Toronto Raptors +10 -110
Boston Celtics -10 -110
Over 185 -110
Under 185 -110
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