Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors prediction, H2H, key player & betting tips 14 October 2024

Jason Collins Jason Collins Dailysports's expert
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NBA preseason 13 oct 2024, 18:00 Boston Celtics - Toronto Raptors
Toronto, Scotiabank Arena
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Prediction on game W1(-5,5)
Odds: 2.1
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As we approach the start of the NBA regular season, the preseason offers a glimpse into team preparations and form. Dailysports analysts have provided a detailed forecast for the upcoming clash between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors.

Boston Celtics

Boston is coming off a dominant season, where they not only claimed the championship but also excelled throughout the regular season and confidently defeated their playoff opponents. The Celtics boast numerous strengths, including the star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, strong roster depth, a solid defense, and the strategic guidance of head coach Joe Mazzulla, who has been with the team for five years.

In the preseason, Boston has already made a statement by defeating the reigning champions, the Denver Nuggets, twice, which speaks to their strength even in these warm-up games. The main concern for the Celtics is the injury to Kristaps Porzingis, who is set for a lengthy recovery. However, Boston remains a strong title contender once again.

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors had a disappointing 2022-23 season, finishing 12th in their conference and falling short of a playoff spot by 11 wins. It is hard to imagine a quick turnaround after such a difficult season, but every team goes through challenging periods.

During last season, RJ Barrett joined the team from the Knicks and has shown good scoring ability. However, it is not enough to carry the Raptors into contention. In the preseason, Toronto has split two games with the Washington Wizards, showcasing some inconsistency.

Match Facts

  • Including summer league results, Boston has won 4 of their last 7 games.
  • Toronto has won 3 out of 7 preseason matchups.
  • Betting odds: Celtics win (1.45), Raptors win (2.85).

Head-to-Head

The teams faced off four times in last season’s regular games, with Boston winning all four matchups.

Prediction

Boston enters this game as the clear favorite, and while the Raptors do have home-court advantage, it is unlikely to make a significant difference against such a strong Celtics squad. Even with limited minutes for Boston's stars, their depth and quality should be enough to secure a comfortable win. I predict a Celtics victory with a -5.5 point spread.

Prediction on game W1(-5,5)
Odds: 2.1
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