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Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Wednesday when the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors meet at Scotiabank Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Raptors as -3-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total opened at 213.5.
Toronto was a 120-115 loser in its last match on the road against the Pacers. They covered the +5.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 235 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Boston was a 119-93 winner in its last match at home against the Hornets. They covered the -12.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 212 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Boston:
Team record: 20-7 SU,17-8-2 ATS
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Boston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto:
Team record: 21-9 SU,18-12 ATS
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Next up:
Boston home to Cleveland Friday, December 27
Toronto at Boston Saturday, December 28