On Wednesday(01/15), the Toronto Raptors(9-31) will clash against the Boston Celtics(28-11) in an NBA Regular Season match. The Raptors are 13th in the Eastern Conference while the Celtics are comfortably stationed at the 2nd spot in the East. Below is the preview and the predictions related to this Eastern Conference affair.
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The Raptors are a mess
The Raptors enter the game after beating the Warriors by 3 points behind Scottie Barnes’ 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists masterclass. This win helped them break a five-game losing streak. They have lost 16 of their last 18 games, and are bound for a lottery pick in the loaded 2025 NBA Draft. While Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett look like promising pieces in the long run, the Raptors may have not yet found their franchise face?
Have the Celtics regressed a bit?
The Celtics are coming into the game after barely fending off the Pelicans by a point as Jayson Tatum erupted for 38 points. They are on a record-breaking pace for three-point attempts per game with almost 50 3PA and have also made 17.9 on 36.2%, the approach has sometimes affected their offensive rhythm. They haven’t won more than three in a row since early December but have the chops to bounce back to their winning ways.
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Bet 2- Points: Boston Celtics Over 123.5 for +110 at BetMGM
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The Raptors have been in dire straits for most of the season. Their defense has collapsed against top-quality teams. Meanwhile, their offense is way too inconsistent but the duo of RJ Barrett and Barnes can’t be underestimated. Apart from that, the Celtics’ defense hasn’t been razor-sharp like last season. At any rate, the Celts can clinch a 10+ point win here with their score going past 120.
Jayson Tatum can explode for another 30+ points night whereas Scottie Barnes can score more than 22 points too.
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